Mid-Plains Community College (MPCC) was the first two-year college in Nebraska, offering a wide variety of programs in a small campus atmosphere. MPCC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The HLC is an independent corporation and one of two commission members of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). MPCC encompasses two college campuses, one located in North Platte (with two campuses) and another, McCook Community College, located McCook, NE (with one campus).
EMT Enrollment Prerequisites
- must have a valid driver’s license
- have a high school diploma or the equivalent
- must be 18 years of age
- pass a physical examination
- must pass a background check
- must have current immunization records
- must pass drug screening - and stay drug free
- must be EMT certified prior to entering paramedic program
- may not have received a dishonorable military discharge
- must hold a current CPR card
Mid-Plains Community College offers an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Diploma program consisting of 50.5 credit hours of training. MPCC also offers an Emergency Medical Technician Services, AAS certification program that consists of a total of 65.5 credit hours of training. These courses lead a student through training in order to be able to enter the Mid-Plains Community College Paramedic School Program.
Paramedic Enrollment Prerequisites
Along with the above requirements, to enter the Mid-Plains Community College Paramedic School Program one must:
- Fulfill MPCC General Admission Requirement
- Complete application to MPCC specifying interest in Paramedic program
- Submit official high school transcript or GED
- Speak and understand the English language
- Possess current National Registry or State EMT certification
The paramedic school program at Mid-Plains Community College will include: anatomy and physiology, principles of microbiology, theory of patient assessment, theory of paramedic essentials to include airway management and ventilation, OB/GYN, management and operations assessment, neonatal, behavior and trauma emergencies, and emergency medical services operations.
The MPCC paramedic training course program is offered on two timelines. The first is designed for the part-time, non-traditional student. This didactic training is presented two evenings a week and includes four hour class sessions over an 18-month period. Students who complete the program are then allowed up to 12 months to complete their clinical and field training at participating EMS facilities and locations. Once the EMS education and training is successfully completed, the student is eligible to sit for the National Registry Exam.
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Accelerated Paramedic Education Program Outline
Mid-Plains Community College also offers as a 12-Week accelerated classroom EMT paramedic school Diploma Program consisting of 42 credit hours. MPCC also is offering an optional A.A.S degree at McCook Community College (MCC).
Designed to provide the required classroom training for education and skills sets, MPCC’s 12-week Accelerated Paramedic Program develops competent and well-trained Paramedics. The accelerated version of the paramedic training consolidates the didactic training in which the students attend class 40 contact hours during this 12 week program.
Also requiring 230 hours clinical hours and 200 field contact hours, the Accelerated Paramedic Program clinical and field requirements are very same as the traditional programs. Students partaking in the Accelerated Paramedic Program are given one year to compete the didactic, clinical, and field portions of the course.
Additional Program Information
For 2017-2018 academic year tuition cost: $9,594. This fee includes resident tuition and fees, textbooks, housing, meals, and program fees.
Non-Resident tuition cost: $10,770. This fee includes textbooks, housing, meals, and program fees.
MCC notes: Prices are subject to change.
Scholarships and grants are available. In addition, MPCC also has guidelines regarding National Guard tuition credit, U.S. Army Reserve tuition waivers, Veteran’s benefits, Army Reserve federal tuition assistance continuing education system program.
Each MPCC paramedic school course follows the requirements for Nebraska EMS training course certification.
Contact Information
For more information about the EMT training programs offered through Mid-Plains Community College:
McCook Community College Campus
1205 East Third Street / McCook, NE 69001
Phone: 308-345-8100 OR 800-658-4348 Toll Free
North Platte Community College - South Campus
601 West State Farm Road / North Platte, NE 69101
Phone: (308) 535-3600 OR (800) 658-4308 Toll Free