Paramedic Program Deadline Fast Approaching

Careers in emergency medicine are growing in popularity and demand. The Paramedic Technology program through Dakota College at Bottineau in collaboration with Trinity-First Response Ground and Trinity Health is now accepting applications for a 14-month program.  

The Paramedic Technology program is for Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) who want to advance the level of care they can provide. To apply, you must be a nationally certified emergency medical technician (EMT) and hold a current AHA BLS CPR certificate prior to the start of the course. There is an interview process on April 7th for anyone who submits a completed application.  

As a four-semester program, it runs from the beginning of June through July of the following year - summer semester to summer semester. A two-day orientation is held in the middle of May, with classes officially beginning June 5, 2023. Lecture is held Monday and Thursday evenings from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm and may be attended in person or remotely. The program is delivered through a combination of Interactive Video Network (IVN) and on-site methods. Certified instructors and trained preceptors teach the didactic, hands-on lab, and clinical components on-site. Labs are held Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and must be attended in person. Clinicals are completed in specific number of hours, skills, and patient contacts. This combination of delivery methods provides a quality education that is flexible and accessible.

For additional information about admission to the program, details can be found on the Dakota College at Bottineau website. www.dakotacollegel.edu/minot The deadline for applications is April 1, 2023.