EMT & Paramedic Academies
The Oakland Community College EMT & Paramedic Academies offer state approved initial training and continuing education courses from the Emergency First Responder to Paramedic levels. Students that successfully complete an initial training course and the clinical requirements will be eligible to take the National Registry examination for licensure in the State of Michigan. The Oakland EMT & Paramedic Academies continuing education classes are offered in both lecture and practical formats which are compliant with the State of Michigan’s continuing education requirements for maintaining your license.
Located on Oakland Community College’s Auburn Hills Campus, the EMT & Paramedic Academies offers the most progressive and up to date training available on the state of the art CREST site. Practical instruction takes place in a bank, convenience store, motel and furnished houses. Lectures are conducted utilizing the latest in instructional presentation technology including video conferencing as wireless internet capabilities.
To enroll in one of our courses, or if you are interested in having customized training, the Oakland EMT & Paramedic Academies can meet all of your needs. Program orientation is required. View current admission criteria for more information.
EMT & Paramedic Academies Enrollment and Orientation
Prospective students must attend an orientation prior to enrolling in the Basic EMT or Paramedic courses. Contact (248) 232-4090 for information regarding orientation materials or view the orientation schedule for more information regarding dates and times.
Technical StandardsCAAHEP Accreditation
The Oakland Community College Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
To contact CoAEMSP:
Pass Rates
The following are the pass rates of the National Registry exam for Oakland Community College.
EMT
|
Year
|
OCC First Test
Attempt Average
|
National First Test
Attempt Average
|
| 2022 | 84% | 67% |
| 2021 | 89% | 67% |
(January 1 through December 31 of each year)
Paramedic
|
Cohort
|
OCC Total Test
Attempt Average
|
National Total Test
Attempt Average
|
| 2023 | 96% | 88% |
| 2022 | 100% | 86% |
Positive Job Placement
The following is data related to positive job placement for OCC students successfully completing the paramedic program.
| Cohort | Total # of Graduates | Number of Graduates Employed | Graduates Not-Employed (Military or Continuing Education) | Other: (Graduates that could not be located) | Total % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 26 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 96% |
| 2022 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
Retention
The following is data for retention rates at the paramedic level for Oakland Community College reported to CoAEMSP in the Annual Report. Annual Reports currently reflect data from two years prior to the report. OCC received CoAEMSP/CAAHEP accreditation in July 2017. The following information is from the Annual Report submitted February 2025.
| Cohort | Total # of Students Beginning Program | Attrition for Academic Reasons: Withdrew or Not Eligible to Continue | Attrition for Non-Academic Reasons: (Financial, Personal, or Unknown | Retention % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 78.8% |
| 2022 | 25 | 5 | 2 | 72.0% |
Contact Information
David Buckley
Phone: (248) 232-4232
Location
Auburn Hills Campus
2900 Featherstone Rd
Auburn Hills, MI 48326-2845