City of Tulsa Proclaims May 23 as “TCC EMS Day”

The City of Tulsa proclaimed May 23, 2025, as “TCC EMS Day” in recognition of Tulsa Community College’s Healthcare Specialist/Paramedic program and its contributions to public health and safety. The program trains students through classroom instruction and hands-on clinical experience.

The City of Tulsa has proclaimed Friday, May 23, 2025, as “TCC EMS Day” in recognition of Tulsa Community College’s commitment to preparing the next generation of emergency medical responders.

Signed by Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols, the proclamation honors the TCC Healthcare Specialist/Paramedic program for its service to the community and its impact on public health and safety. The declaration highlights the contributions of TCC’s faculty, students, and alumni, who provide compassionate and skilled care through emergency response, transport, and clinical practice.

“We are deeply honored by this recognition from the City of Tulsa. This proclamation is a tribute to the dedication of our faculty and the determination of our students who are answering the call to serve others during life’s most critical moments,” says Jenny Fields, DNP, Dean of the School of Health Sciences at TCC.

TCC’s EMS program offers three credentials: the Healthcare Specialist/Paramedic Associate in Applied Science, the Healthcare Specialist/Paramedic Certificate, and the Emergency Medical Technician Certificate.

For current TCC student Charisma Burns, the program has been both rigorous and rewarding. After earning her EMT Certificate, she is now on track to graduate in July with her Healthcare Specialist/Paramedic degree.

“It feels really special to be recognized because EMS professionals put so much into what we do,” she says. “The TCC EMS program is an incredible community, and we work together to make sure we’re all successful. I’m proud to be part of such an amazing program.”

Students in the Healthcare Specialist/Paramedic program receive classroom instruction alongside varied clinical rotations across the region, including with local ambulance services, hospitals, and emergency departments. This semester, 41 students earned their EMT Certificates following field-based training with ambulance services and regional fire departments.

Currently, 20 Paramedic students are enrolled and expected to graduate at the end of July with their AAS degrees. TCC alumni go on to serve throughout Tulsa and surrounding communities, helping to fill a critical need in Oklahoma’s healthcare workforce.

The application deadline for TCC’s Healthcare Specialist/Paramedic program is June 1. For more information, visit www.tulsacc.edu.