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Butler Tech Emergency Medical Responders

Adult Education

Public Safety

Paramedic

Butler Tech Paramedic Academy

As the highest level of pre-hospital care, paramedics play an essential role as part of the professional healthcare team. Using the current national standards, this program allows you to develop the knowledge and expertise to make a difference in patients’ lives and move your career to new heights.

As part of your enrollment, you must provide your Anatomy & Physiology Transcript with a grade of 76 or greater.
(must be a college level A&P course taken within 10 years or Ed2Go’s A&P I and A&P II)

Individuals with a criminal record who are interested in obtaining an EMS or Fire certification may inquire whether their criminal record disqualifies them from obtaining a certification by visiting the State of Ohio EMS website.

Industry Recognized Credentials

Our students are prepared to test for:

Accreditation

Butler Tech’s Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33763  |  (727) 210-2350

To contact CoAEMSP:
Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions
8301 Lakeview Parkway Suite 111-312, Rowlett, TX 75088  |  214-703-8445

2022 Paramedic Retention and Placement Statistics

Where Can I Work?

  • Fire department
  • Private ambulance services
  • Hospital emergency rooms
  • Blood banks

Enrollment open

In Person

Full Time

Paramedic

Course Highlights

Butler Tech prepares students with a challenging program that combines classroom and laboratory instruction with a solid hospital and field externship.

  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Pathophysiology
  • Medical terminology
  • Cardiac rhythm interpretation
  • Defibrillation
  • Drug therapy
  • Airway management
  • Patient assessment
  • Medical trauma emergencies
  • Advanced care

Schedule WorkKeys

Tuition

$9,800

Books / Supplies

$1,200 for supplies. Textbooks are purchased on your own.

Total Costs

$11,000 (student purchased cost for textbooks is not included in this total)

Anticipated Salary

$39,410 per year, $18.95 per hour

Next Upcoming Program

September 3

Currently a Waiting List

Paramedic: 09-03-2024 - 08-26-2025
8am-5pm Unit Schedule 1
Public Safety Liberty Twp Campus

March 4

Paramedic: 03-04-2025 - 02-18-2026
8am-5pm Unit 3 Schedule (no Fridays, holidays or weekends)
Public Safety Liberty Twp Campus

September 4

Paramedic: 09-04-2025 - 08-24-2026
8am-5pm Unit 1 Schedule (no Fridays, holidays or weekends)
Public Safety Liberty Twp Campus