EMT training in North Carolina.

Advanced cardiovascular life support certification course.

Course providing basic study of the structure and function of the human body, including body systems, homeostasis, cells, tissues, nutrition, acid-base balance, and electrolytes. Must follow specific guidelines established by the NC Office of EMS.

A certificate program that prepares students for basic, entry-level EMS positions as an EMT. Students learn basic emergency medical skills and procedures, emergency vehicle operations with hands-on driving experience, and other skills needed to enter the EMS field.

Healthcare provider level CPR certification course.

Basic CPR and First Aid certification course.

Designed to provide students with foundation of technical and professional knowledge needed for emergency services delivery in local and state government agencies. Covers law enforcement, fire protection, emergency medical services, and emergency planning. IFSAC-accredited. Only Emergency Management program accredited in N.C. and southeastern United States.

Designed to prepare students to perform the functions of an Emergency Medical Dispatcher using the Medical Priority Dispatch System. Through lecture, demonstration, and hands-on practice, covers all aspects of the EMD job. Upon successful completion, students are qualified to test for credentialing as an Emergency Medical Dispatcher.

Certificate program with emphasis in EMT for high school students through the Career and College Promise (CCP) program. Students take EMS-110 (Initial EMT) and EMS-150 (Driving and Communication) in the fall semester, then progress to paramedic courses in the spring semester.

Web-based course with combination of online and classroom portions, along with clinical rotations performed in the field and hospital settings. Prepares students to test for the State credential of Emergency Medical Technician and the National Registry credential.

This program consists of one course and approximately 250 hours of instruction. Students attend four 12-hour shifts, one in the emergency department and three in the field. The class provides prehospital assessment and care for patients of all ages with a variety of medical conditions and traumatic injuries. Upon completion, students are eligible to sit for the North Carolina credentialing exam.

Designed to prepare competent entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains. Students completing the program are eligible for North Carolina and National Registry EMT certification examinations.

Emergency Medical Technicians are often the first responders to emergency situations and provide pre-hospital care to patients who are sick or injured. In the EMT course, you will learn the skills necessary to begin your career as an emergency medical personnel.

Initial provider certification course for Emergency Medical Technicians. Students learn to provide prehospital emergency medical care and transportation.

A 288-hour course designed to meet the needs of a new EMT in the pre-hospital setting and establish the knowledge for successful completion of the State EMT Certification test. Offered multiple times during the year in a traditional evening class setting or as an 8-week EMT Academy.

Entry-level EMS training providing skills and clinical experience to earn certification and begin working in the field.

Students learn medical terminology, patient assessment, and multiple hands-on life-saving skills including assessing and triaging patients, medical equipment operation and maintenance, critical thinking and problem-solving, and clinical assignments.

EMT curriculum includes seven units: Foundations, Airway Management, Patient Assessment, Medical Emergencies, Trauma, Special Patient Populations and EMS Operations. Taught in block format with approximately 110 minutes per day.

EMTs assess and provide emergency medical care to patients at the scene of a medical emergency and during transport to medical facilities. The EMT course is 240 hours and consists of lectures, labs, online course work and 48 hours of EMS Field time.

This course introduces basic emergency medical care. Topics include preparatory, airway, patient assessment, medical emergencies, trauma, infants and children, and operations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve North Carolina State or National Registry EMT certification.

Take your training to the next level with our Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program, where you'll learn advanced patient care techniques, including airway management and other essential skills. This comprehensive course prepares students to provide basic emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients.

245-hour course following National EMS Education Standards. Includes classroom instruction, psychomotor skills competency, driver training and affective behavior training. Upon completion, students are eligible to sit for state and national written examinations.

Emergency Medical Technicians provide out of hospital emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical services system. Through classroom instruction and practical field exercises, the program prepares students for EMT certification.

26-day intensive EMT program covering Department of Transportation curriculum with 192 hours of classroom work and 48 hours of clinical observations with local EMS agencies and emergency departments.

A 200-hour basic level course required to become an Emergency Medical Technician that prepares students to take the NCOEMS or National Registry examination. Topics covered include basic pre-hospital emergency care such as treatment for shock, bleeding, burns, poisonings, childbirth, pediatric emergencies, CPR, use of ambulance equipment and communications to the emergency department.

EMT students will learn medical terminology, how to assess patients, and multiple hands-on, life-saving skills.

Trains individuals to become emergency medical personnel. Students learn about emergency patient care in both classroom lectures and hands-on laboratory simulations. Upon successful completion, students are eligible to take the North Carolina and/or National Registry EMT credential exam.

A 16-week accelerated course providing training in basic emergency medical care. Students learn anatomy, physiology, patient assessment, and stabilization skills. Upon completion, students qualify to take the North Carolina or National Registry EMT certification exam.

Initial EMT program meeting or exceeding NCOEMS and National Registry Standards with didactic, field internship, and clinical internship. Prepares students for State certification or National Registry exam.

Program designed to prepare Emergency Medical Technicians who are competent in cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains to enter the profession. Minimum 240 hours as set forth by the North Carolina Office of EMS. Qualified for up to 6 transfer credits at participating institutions.

26-day intensive EMT-Basic program covering patient assessment, airway management, emergency medical techniques, and pre-hospital care. Includes BLS CPR and NAEMT EVOS driving course.

Initial EMT course approved by NC Office of EMS designed to introduce students to basic emergency medical care including preparatory, airway, patient assessment, medical emergencies, trauma, pediatrics and operations. Upon completion students will be able to demonstrate the knowledge necessary to pass the North Carolina and National Registry EMT Certification Exam.

Continuing education courses at the EMT level, with advanced-level provider classes being developed. These are stand-alone courses that usually qualify students to take an exam for state certification or other credentials.

Credit-based EMT course for students enrolled in a college program. Provides foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to start a career in emergency medicine.

Continuing education non-credit EMT course. Provides foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to start a career in emergency medicine.

Initial certification course for Emergency Medical Technician level offered in hybrid format. Pre-registration required.

Initial certification course for Emergency Medical Technician level. Introduces basic emergency medical care including preparatory, airway, patient assessment, medical emergencies, trauma, infants and children, and operations. Pre-registration required.

Designed for those with little to no medical background wanting to become an emergency medical technician. Hybrid course consisting of online and on-site requirements.

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.

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.

A paid apprenticeship program for North Carolina certified EMTs beginning within 120 days of high school graduation. Includes academy training (Monday-Friday), on-duty EMS shifts, and paramedic course through community college with all fees waived.

An EMT academy program for candidates without credentials, providing in-house training. Prospective students are typically hired into part-time or full-time positions as EMTs and complete a 160-hour new employee orientation program before being assigned to a shift.

A 21-day intensive EMT certification course combining 10 days of virtual instructor-led training with 11 days of in-person practical skill training at the Wilmington campus.

A 7-week self-paced online EMT training combined with 11-day in-person practical skills training at the Wilmington campus. Satisfies eligibility requirements for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians and State EMT credentials.

A 21-day intensive EMT initial certification course that satisfies eligibility requirements for the National Registry and North Carolina State EMT examinations. All 21 days take place in person at the Wilmington campus.

Designed to train individuals to become emergency medical personnel. Teaches patient assessment and basic life support techniques. Successful completion allows students to take the North Carolina EMT Exam.

Prepares students to provide prehospital assessment and care to patients of all ages with a variety of medical conditions and traumatic injuries. Curriculum follows United States Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration National Education Standards.

Build essential lifesaving skills and begin your path in emergency medical care. The EMT Academy prepares you to respond with confidence in real world situations.

A six-week EMT course taught at FirstHealth EMS, an accredited teaching institution by the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services. Requirements include 192 classroom hours and 48 clinical hours (hospital and ambulance clinical time).

EMT training prepares students for entry-level positions in emergency pre-hospital care. Eligible to take NCOEMS State Exam upon successful completion.

A qualified pre-hospital program consisting of didactic course work covering recognition, assessment, and management of medical emergencies. EMT-Basic performs skills such as CPR, artificial ventilations, oxygen administration, basic airway management, AED defibrillation, spinal immobilization, vital signs, and hemorrhage control.

A 200-hour non-degree course that introduces basic emergency medical care including preparatory, airway, patient assessment, medical emergencies, trauma, infants and children, and operations. Upon completion, students achieve North Carolina State or National Registry EMT certification.

Designed for individuals looking to start their careers in Emergency Medical Services. This course is 288 hours which is a combination of classroom, lab, online, and field internship.

The EMT-Basic course is designed to train individuals in skills and knowledge necessary to complete the National Registry EMT examination and achieve certification as an Emergency Medical Technician. The hybrid program combines 140 hours of online didactic training with in-person skills training and clinical rotations.

Designed to train individuals to become emergency medical personnel, teaching patient assessment and basic life support techniques including airway management, CPR, hemorrhage control, oxygen administration, and other emergency care skills. Course length is 288 hours including didactic, lab and clinical rotation.

Introduces basic emergency medical care covering preparatory, airway, patient assessment, medical emergencies, trauma, infants and children, and operations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve North Carolina State or National Registry EMT certification.

The EMT Basic Training course prepares students for a career as an emergency medical technician. Students learn life support, basic patient care, and emergency response methods. Upon successful completion, students earn their EMT certification.

Foundation class introducing students to Emergency Medical Science. Covers patient assessment, managing trauma and medical issues, splinting, breathing assistance, CPR, and wound care. Consists of 240 didactic hours including 80 hours of skill and assessment labs, and 48 hours of EMS field internship.

Credit-based course introducing basic emergency medical care including preparatory, airway, patient assessment, medical emergencies, trauma, infants and children, and operations. Upon completion, students are eligible for North Carolina State or National Registry EMT certification.

Workforce Continuing Education non-credit option for EMT certification, perfect for those who want a non-credit pathway.

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Bridge Program helps you transition from Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) to Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), providing you with the skills and knowledge needed to qualify for the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification exam.

A 248-hour course (144 hours online, 56 hours skills, 48 hours clinical) designed to prepare students to sit for the North Carolina state exam and function in the field with EMT level knowledge and skills.

EMT-Basic certification course with hybrid online asynchronous learning and in-class sessions. Includes clinical opportunities with local EMS agencies and hospital emergency departments. Graduates have near 100% first-time pass rate on North Carolina State EMT Certification Exam and National Registry EMT Exam.

A rapid, informative and thorough way to complete the 240-hour curriculum the State of North Carolina requires to become an Emergency Medical Technician. Includes online prerequisite hours prior to arrival, followed by 3 weeks of intensive in-person training at the Upstream Campus.

Emergency Medical Technician-Basic certification course integrated into the Fire Academy program, preparing students to sit for state certification exam.

Introduces emergency prehospital care for students with little or no medical experience. Upon completion, students are credentialed to provide emergency care at EMT level.

16-week accelerated firefighter training program for candidates who already have EMT certification. Includes physical fitness training and live firefighting simulations. Graduates receive NC FF I and II and NC HazMat Level 1 certifications.

28-week comprehensive firefighter training program for candidates without prior EMT certification. Includes extensive EMS program, physical fitness training, and live firefighting simulations. Graduates receive NC FF I and II, NC HazMat Level 1, and NC EMT certifications.

Full-time program providing Firefighter I/II, Hazardous Materials Operations, Technical Rescuer certifications and EMT-Basic training. Free tuition for current volunteer firefighters. Classes held Monday-Thursday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM and Friday 8:30 AM-4:00 PM.

Provides foundation of technical and professional knowledge for emergency services delivery. Includes classroom and laboratory exercises in fire protection, emergency preparedness, and enforcement. IFSAC-accredited and FESHE-recognized. Some courses offered tuition-free for affiliated first responders.

Comprehensive training program offered in partnership with Cape Fear Community College. Selected candidates undergo rigorous training at the First Responder Academy Firefighter Program, earning vital certifications including EMT certification and Firefighter I & II qualifications. Classes start each January and July. Upon successful completion, graduates are offered a full-time firefighter position with NHCFR.

Comprehensive training program offered in partnership with Cape Fear Community College. Selected candidates undergo rigorous training at the First Responder Academy Firefighter Program, earning vital certifications including EMT certification and Firefighter I & II qualifications. Classes start each January and July. Upon successful completion, graduates are offered a part-time firefighter position with NHCFR.

Intensive hybrid EMT program using a personalized learning approach to prepare students to take the North Carolina and/or National Registry EMT certification exams. Offered in partnership with LifeStar for college students in the Winston-Salem area.

Combined course experience pairing EMT Intensive with NOLS Wilderness Upgrade for Medical Professionals. Students may register for either course or both in succession.

Targeted specialty courses designed for working professionals and EMS agencies to stay current on advanced life-saving techniques, certification updates, and specialized training.

32-day course combining 3 weeks of EMT curriculum with 1 week of wilderness module focusing on patient access, assessment, care, and evacuation in remote environments.

A 27-day hybrid Wilderness EMT training combining 5 days of wilderness medicine training with 21 days of intensive EMT training. Includes essential medical foundation combined with practical skills for assessing and managing medical issues in remote and wilderness environments.

4-week course combining full EMT program with 40-hour wilderness module. Students learn wilderness-specific protocols and rescue techniques for remote settings.

5-day intensive course for healthcare professionals seeking WFR certification or WEMT-level training. Teaches emergency management in remote settings with delayed definitive care.