BOTTINEAU – As careers in emergency medicine continue to grow in both popularity and demand, Dakota College at Bottineau will again offer its 14-month Paramedic Technology program at its Minot location. Applications are being accepted.

The Paramedic Technology program is designed for Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) who want to advance their scope of practice. Applicants must be nationally certified EMTs and hold a current BLS CPR certificate before the program start date. An interview will be scheduled for all applicants who submit a completed application by April 1.

This four-semester program runs from early June through the following July. A two-day orientation will be held in mid-May, and classes officially begin June 1. Lecture sessions take place on Monday and Thursday evenings, with attendance available in person or remotely. Coursework is delivered through a combination of on-site instruction and Microsoft Teams, which is a video meeting platform. Certified instructors and trained preceptors guide students through classroom lectures, hands-on labs, and clinical experiences. Labs are held on Fridays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and must be attended in person. Clinical requirements include a designated number of hours, skills and patient contacts.

The DCB Paramedic Technology program is located in new space at the DCB Downtown Minot location.

“We want to have a space that we can set up like real situations our students will see – bedroom, kitchens, living rooms, etc.,” Program Manager Mary Jund said. She noted additional high-fidelity mannequins will soon be available to help provide realistic scenarios and train students for situations they will see in real life.

Upon course completion, students will be ready to take their National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians computer-based testing and practical examination to become certified as a paramedic.