Western Piedmont Community College - Emergency Medical Services

Western Piedmont Community College offers area rescue personnel training opportunities throughout the year, including Emergency Medical Technician-Basic and Paramedic courses through its Emergency Services Training Center.

Location

Morganton, NC2 Locations

Phone

828-448-3500

Email

mjohnson10@wpcc.edu

Available Programs

Choose from available first responder training programs.

This 2-semester program gives 45 credit hours and is designed to elevate the knowledge base of certified providers who hold a North Carolina Paramedic or National Registry Paramedic Certification.

Price:$194.25
Location:Main Campus

This course follows the national standard curriculum of the US Department of Transportation and consists of 196 hours of classroom instruction. Course content prepares students to take the EMT-B exam administered by the NC Office of Emergency Medical Services.

Price:
Location:Main Campus

In partnership with Burke County EMS, WPCC offers an EMS Academy program designed to prepare students for EMS certification and careers in emergency medical services.

Price:$360
Location:Main Campus

Western Piedmont's Emergency Services Training Center paramedic program offers an educational experience that emphasizes professionalism and standardization. WPCC has options for those with no previous EMS experience and also functioning EMTs. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of CoAEMSP.

Training Locations

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Main Campus

1001 Burkemont Avenue
Morganton, NC 28655
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Foothills Higher Education Center

2128 South Sterling Street
Morganton, NC 28655
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