Nursing & Allied Health
If you are interested in starting anew career in the health care profession, Oregon Coast Community College’s lineup of allied health programs may well be the right choice for you. More than 150 graduates of our program are currently working in the industry – many right here in Lincoln County – helping patients, supporting families, and contributing to their communities.
Program Description
Emergency Medical Technology (EMT) courses train students to take the state certification tests for the EMT Basic level. The courses are accredited by the Oregon Department of Education and the Oregon State EMS office. The EMT Basic courses are applicable to the Associate of Applied Science Paramedic Degrees at other Community Colleges in Oregon. CPR certification is included as part of the EMT program.
Course Learning Outcomes EMT-Basic
Students will be prepared to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians certification examination for EMT-Basic. Students demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to provide basic pre-hospital emergency medical care and transportation of the sick and injured. On successful completion of this course, the student will be prepared to pass the Oregon. State Health Division certification examination for EMT-Basic.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Provide basic emergency care required at the scene of a traumatic injury or medical emergency.
- Identify the roles and responsibilities in performing the emergency care and operational aspects of the job.
- Demonstrate the skills for basic life-saving techniques and other emergency treatment.
- Demonstrate the proper use and care of all required equipment.
Forms and Admission Documents
- EMT Policy Manual
- OCCC Health Form
- American DataBank – Online tracking system for vaccines, CBC, and Drug Screening
Important Links and Information
- Potentially Disqualifying Crimes
- Estimated Costs for the EMT Basic Course
- Oregon Health Authority
- National Emergency Medical Services Educational Standards
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
- Technical Standards for Emergency Medical Technician Program
CPR Information
CPR certification is required. CPR classification must be Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers. Classes are available through Oregon Coast Community College, American Heart Association and Samaritan Health System
Program Options
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing
This two-year degree is a combination of nursing and transfer credits. This Associate Degree qualifies you to take the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEXLRN) to become a Registered Nurse (RN).
Practical Nursing Certificate
The Practical Nursing Certificate provides a one-year curriculum for students who desire to be a member of a nursing or health care team and gives care to patients of all ages under the direction of registered nurses and/or licensed physicians.
Certified Nursing Assistant Level 2: Career Pathway
The Certified Nursing Assistant Level 2 Career Pathway Certificate prepares individuals to work as certified Nursing Assistant Level 2. As a member of the health care team and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, individuals perform clinical duties including identifying findings and patterns, habits, and behaviors that deviate from normal in an acute-care setting, use acceptable terminology to describe and report findings and take action within the scope of responsibilities as designated by the RN for abnormal findings. A Career Pathway Certificate in Certified Nursing Assistant Level 2 will be awarded upon successful completion of the required coursework. Individuals receiving this Career Pathway Certificate will be eligible to become Certified Nursing Assistant Level 2 under the guidelines of the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
Certified Nursing Assistant Level 2
Less Than One-Year Certificate: The Certified Nursing Assistant Level 2 Certificate (CNA2) prepares individuals to work as Certified Nursing Assistant 2 in the hospital setting. As a member of the health care team and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, individuals perform clinical duties including identifying findings, patterns, habits, and behaviors that deviate from normal in an acute-care setting, use accepted terminology to describe and report findings, and take action within the scope of responsibilities and as designated by the RN for abnormal findings. A Certified Nursing Assistant Level 2 Certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of the required coursework. Individuals receiving the Certified Nursing Assistant Level 2 certificate will become Certified Nursing Assistants 2 (CNA2).
Medical Assistant Certificate
The Medical Assistant Program prepares students for entry level employment in a physician’s clinic or a variety of other healthcare settings. Program graduates will have the academic, administrative and clinical skills necessary for an allied healthcare professional.
