Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Training Program is designed to train individuals to become emergency medical personnel, this program teaches patient assessment and basic life support techniques includ­ing airway management and CPR; hemorrhage control; oxygen administration; shock; bandaging and splinting; skull, spine, and chest injuries; child birthing; exposure to cold and heat; and transfer­ring patients to medical facilities.

The EMT Program is offered through a daytime or evening course. Successful completion of this course allows the student the opportunity to take the North Carolina EMT exam and the National Registry of EMT’s exam. In addition, the student will receive the American Heart Association BLS Provider certification.

The Daytime Program is a 9-10 week intensive and fast paced course designed to provide students with the basic skills needed to launch a career in Emergency Medical Services and/or Fire-EMS Services. Students in this course will meet Monday – Friday 0730-1630 for the first 28-32 days followed by 48 hours clinical rotation which will be scheduled through the clinical coordinator.

The Evening Program is a 18-22 week course designed to provide students with the basic skills needed to launch a career in Emergency Medical Services and/or Fire-EMS Services. Students in this course will meet Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1800-2200 and some Saturdays 0800-1700 followed by 48 hours clinical rotation which will be scheduled through the clinical coordinator.