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Paramedic (Technical Certificate)

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

Industry certification, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to Employment

Method of Delivery

In Person

When offered

Daytime Hours, Evening Hours

Instructional Program (CIP)

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). 510904

Description

This 1-year Paramedic Technical Certificate program produces paramedics for advanced hospital care and transportation. This program meets and exceeds the current national DOT standards and curriculum. Graduates are eligible to take the state and national registry tests. Students train in area hospitals as well as on Arkansas paramedic level ambulances.

Details

Program Length (Weeks)

37

Hours

49

Entrance Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent

School

NORTH ARKANSAS COLLEGE - NAC (NORTH CAMPUS AND SOUTH CAMPUS)

WIOA Approved Program

Yes

Training Location(s)

1515 Pioneer Drive, Harrison, Arkansas

Local WIB

5025 - Northwest

Name of Credential

Paramedic Technical Certificate

Type of financial aid offered or have access to

Scholarships, Grants, Loans, Work Study, Veterans and Service Members Resources, 

Refund Policy

For regular Fall & Spring semesters 

  • First week of classes (during days 1-5)  – 100% refunds
  • Second week (during days 6-10)   – 50% refunds
  • After close of business on day 10  – No refunds

Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?

Yes - CoAEMSP

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?

No

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?

No

Cost Items

Books (Estimated)

$853.00

In-State Tuition

$6,860.00 $140 per credit hour (Arkansas)

Other Fees

$1,558.00 Health Professions Program Fee — $38 per Health Professional course credit hour (Radiology Technology, Surgical Technology, Emergency Medical Science, Registered Nursing, Practical Nursing, Medical Lab Technician, Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy and Certified Nursing Assistant program courses)

Out-of-State/District Tuition

$10,633.00 $217 per credit hour (Out-of-State)

Registration Fee

$2,009.00 Activity Fee — $12 per credit hour Student Services Fee — $9 per credit hour Safety & Parking Fee — $7 per credit hour Technology Fee — $12 per credit hour Student Government Fee — $1 per credit hour * Mandatory Student Fees are paid by all enrolled students

Total In-State Program Cost

$11,280.00

Total Out-of-State Program Cost

$15,053.00

Demand Occupation(s)

29-2043.00Paramedics
$21.00 per hour
Required Certification: State Paramedic Licensure

Provider Status

Approved

Address

1515 Pioneer Drive, Harrison, Arkansas 72601

Phone Number

(870) 391-3181

Web Address

https://www.northark.edu/academic-programs/paramedic/tc/

Last Updated

Jun 30, 2026

Created

Mar 08, 2022

Renewal

Dec 02, 2026

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