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A Paramedic is a highly trained medical professional who provides advanced emergency care, including administering medications, performing life-saving procedures, and managing critical patients, playing a vital role in pre-hospital and emergency medical services. In North Carolina, aspiring Paramedics can choose from 65 accredited training programs designed to prepare students for certification and career success in emergency medical services.
Certification Requirements: To become a certified Paramedic in North Carolina, you must complete an accredited training program and pass the NREMT cognitive and psychomotor exams. National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians certification is recognized nationwide.
Program Options: Paramedic programs in North Carolina are offered by community colleges, technical schools, fire departments, and private training organizations. Programs vary in schedule, format, and duration, with classroom instruction, hands-on skills labs, and clinical rotations.
Career Opportunities: Upon certification, Paramedics in North Carolina can work for ambulance services, fire departments, hospitals, urgent care facilities, and industrial settings.
40-week bridging program for credentialed AEMTs to advance to paramedic level. Encompasses online interactive lectures, classroom instruction, skill labs, clinical, field and capstone internships.
Blended course for current paramedics with minimum 1 year field experience. Includes weekly online assignments and two Saturday sessions for guest lectures and skills assessment.
This community paramedic course will prepare students to function in the outpatient setting while considering the preventive and holistic aspects of patient care. This course will also prepare paramedics to sit for the International Board of Specialty Certification's Community Paramedic exam.
Developed to allow currently certified, non-degree EMT-Paramedics to earn a two-year Associate in Applied Science Degree in Emergency Medical Science. A total of 45 transfer hours are awarded to certified EMT-Paramedics. The EMS 280 EMS Bridging Course is offered in a hybrid (partially online) format with online classes and lab components.
A two-year Associate in Applied Science Degree program that allows currently certified or nationally registered non-degree EMT-Paramedics to earn a degree. The required classes are offered entirely online. Upon meeting all requirements and admission, students receive credit for Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic course work toward the degree.
CAAHEP-accredited Associate of Applied Science degree program preparing competent entry-level Paramedics in cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains. Includes exit points at AEMT and EMT levels. 100% pass rate on NREMT Paramedic/State Cognitive exam and 100% positive placement rate.
Degree completion track allowing certified non-degree Paramedics to achieve an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Emergency Medical Science. Majority of coursework is online with some required on-campus work. Requires current NC Paramedic certification and 1,000 hours direct patient contact.
College of The Albemarle's Emergency Medical Science curriculum provides students with the knowledge, skills and attributes to provide advanced emergency medical care as a paramedic for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system and prepares graduates to enter the workforce.
For currently certified North Carolina Paramedics. Bridge degree program that further develops knowledge obtained in paramedic initial certification to A.A.S. degree level, with specialized training in EMS Management for career advancement. Offered entirely online.
Associate degree curriculum designed to prepare graduates to enter the workforce as paramedics. Provides opportunity for career enhancement. Bridging option offers credentialed EMT-Paramedics 51 hours of Advanced Placement credit.
A two-year, five-semester program designed to prepare graduates to enter the workforce as paramedics with knowledge, skills, and attributes to provide advanced emergency medical care. Students gain complex knowledge, competency, and experience while employing evidence-based practice under medical oversight.
A one-year, three-semester program designed to allow currently certified non-degree paramedics to earn an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Emergency Medical Science.
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.
Designed to allow currently credentialed non-degreed Paramedics to earn a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree in Emergency Medical Science in as little as two semesters. Fifty credits of advanced standing awarded to National Registry or North Carolina credentialed Paramedics with current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
Associate in Applied Science degree program for students who already hold an EMS certification and wish to seek an AAS degree. This program allows credentialed paramedics to earn their A.A.S. and is intended for students who already have a state or National Registry Paramedic Credential.
Associate in Applied Science degree program designed to prepare graduates to enter the workforce as paramedics. Students acquire basic and advanced life support knowledge and skills through classroom instruction, practical laboratory sessions, hospital clinical experience, and field internships with emergency medical service agencies. Students progress through EMT and paramedic courses with general education requirements.
100% online program designed for credentialed paramedics who want to obtain their EMS Associate Degree in Emergency Medical Science. Provides flexibility for paramedics to study around their work shifts and complete the program at their own pace. Covers EMS management, EMS education, and advanced pre-hospital practice with university transfer options.
Program for credentialed paramedics to earn an Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Science in as little as two semesters.
Provides training in all phases of prehospital advanced life support. Includes patient assessment methods, critical thinking, electrocardiogram interpretation, cardioversion, pacing, vascular access, and emergency medication administration. Delivered in 55 weeks with online didactic and in-person lab/clinical components.
Review course covering Flight Paramedic-C and Critical Care Paramedic-C material for current or future providers. Serves as continuing education credit.
The Paramedic certification course provides knowledge, skills and attributes to provide advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients, and prepares students to enter the workforce as a certified paramedic. This program meets NCOEMS and National EMS Education Standards and AHA guidelines.
Paramedics are medical personnel whose primary role is to provide advanced emergency care. They possess the knowledge necessary to be an EMR, EMT, and AEMT and, in addition, provide invasive and pharmacological interventions. In the Paramedic course, you will learn all phases of prehospital advanced life support. Instruction includes EKG interpretation, as well as skills associated with the treatment and assessment of the cardiac, trauma and pediatric patients and usually lasts 13-15 months.
CoAEMSP accredited course following guidelines established by the NC Office of EMS to prepare students to test for the State credential of Paramedic and the National Registry credential. Includes clinical rotations in the field, hospital, and specialty medical units. Runs from June through December.
Prepare for competent entry-level Paramedic certification in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains with or without exit points at the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician and/or Emergency Medical Technician levels. The program has been issued a Letter of Review by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
A hybrid paramedic program consisting of anatomy and physiology class (EMS 3163) and paramedic classroom, lab and clinical hours. Completed over one year through an agreement with Fayetteville Technical Community College. Full-time EMTs continue working while completing the course with adjusted schedules.
An advanced EMS provider program covering all EMT and AEMT level skills, emergency cricothyrotomy, chest needle decompression, intraosseous IO, manual defibrillation, cardioversion, pacing, peripheral intravenous therapy, and pharmacological interventions beyond the AEMT level. The 1,200-hour program blends classroom instruction with online coursework.
Designed for individuals who are currently an Emergency Medical Technician or Advanced Emergency Medical Technician and looking to advance their knowledge and ability to provide treatment as an EMS provider. This program is 1071 hours which is a combination of classroom, lab, online, clinical internship, and field internship hours.
Initial certification course for Paramedic level. Prepares Emergency Medical Technicians, Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians, or Paramedics who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession. Pre-registration required.
Provides advanced emergency medical care as a paramedic for critical and emergent patients. Prepares graduates to enter the workforce and may be eligible for state and/or national certification examinations. Available in academy-style format at South Campus.
A 1060-hour course designed to train individuals to provide advanced emergency medical care in the pre-hospital setting. The course is divided between 600 hours didactic (classroom, lab, written and practical skills examinations and review), 300 hours field internship with an EMS agency, and 100 hours clinical education at a hospital.
Provides individuals with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide advanced emergency medical care as a paramedic for critical and emergent patients. Prepares graduates to enter the workforce and is eligible for state and/or national certification examinations.
Paramedic program provides individuals with the knowledge, skills, and attributes to provide advanced emergency medical care as a paramedic for critical and emergent patients. Includes advanced training in airway management, cardiac care, trauma interventions, pharmacology, and patient assessment with state-of-the-art simulation labs, hospital clinical rotations, and field internships.
Offers instruction in the knowledge, skills, and attributes to provide advanced emergency medical care as a paramedic for critical and emergent patients. Prepares graduates to enter the workforce as credentialed healthcare professionals providing advanced life support.
Prepares Paramedics who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession. Students gain complex knowledge, competency, and real world experience while employing evidence-based practice under medical oversight.
Designed to prepare Paramedics who are competent in cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains to enter the profession. The continuing education paramedic course produces competent entry-level Paramedics who can provide treatment in emergency situations. Divided into four consecutive modules covering approximately 1300 hours over 16-18 months.
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.
A nine-month certificate paramedic education program that includes classroom instruction, clinical rotations, and field internship. Students work preset hours as partners to paramedics throughout the Academy and complete a 160-hour new employee orientation program.
Program designed to prepare Paramedics who are competent in cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains to enter the profession. Minimum 1000 hours as set forth by the North Carolina Office of EMS. Qualified for up to 48 transfer credits at participating institutions. Program has received Letter of Review from CoAEMSP.
Initial Paramedic program meeting or exceeding NCOEMS and National Registry Standards with didactic, field internship, and clinical internship. Prepares entry-level Paramedic professionals.
Blue Ridge's Paramedic program prepares students for the realities of emergency medical services through rigorous, hands-on training and real-world experience. The program is designed for individuals ready to develop advanced clinical skills, critical thinking, and confidence in high-pressure environments. 100% of students from the past two cohorts successfully completed the program and passed the state exam.
Take the final step in your Emergency Medical Services (EMS) career by training to become a Paramedic. Our program focuses on Advanced Life Support (ALS), pharmacology, cardiac care, and critical care transport. Upon completion, you'll be eligible to take the National Registry Paramedic (NRP) exam and obtain your state paramedic certification.
The Paramedic certification program is designed to train an individual to function independently in a medical emergency. This course provides the basic and advanced knowledge and skills needed to deliver Advance Life Support (ALS) care. Session I is required to progress to Session II. Once Session II is completed, the successful graduate will be able to sit for the state or national certification testing.
Paramedics are highly skilled medical professionals trained to deliver immediate advanced emergency medical care to patients at the scene of a medical emergency and during transport to medical facilities. The Paramedic course is approximately 1124 hours and consists of lectures, labs, online course work, Hospital Clinical time and EMS Field time. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
Advanced emergency medical care training for critical and emergent patients. The program has been issued a Letter of Review by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). Traditionally offered twice a year, beginning in January and August.
Two-year comprehensive program preparing students to become paramedics with advanced knowledge and hands-on skills to care for critically ill or injured patients, including classroom instruction, clinical rotations, and ride time with local EMS partners.
Paramedic course approved by NC Office of EMS that provides individuals with the knowledge, skills and attributes to provide advanced emergency medical care as a paramedic for critical and emergent patients. Coursework is done on campus and online.
Prepares paramedics competent in cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. Builds upon knowledge of credentialed EMTs and AEMTs, covering cardiology, advanced airway management, pharmacology, medication administration, and patient assessment. Program is accredited by CAAHEP upon recommendation of CoAEMSP.
A comprehensive paramedic program spanning five semesters requiring 1,096 hours of coursework, practical training, and clinical experience. Offered through a consortium with The Center for Pre-hospital Medicine at Carolinas Medical Center. Graduates are eligible for North Carolina and National Registry paramedic certification exams.
A certificate-only, one-year cohort program including both class and clinical components that prepares students to become competent entry-level paramedics and be eligible for state and/or national certification examinations at the paramedic level.
Prepares EMTs for North Carolina paramedic credentialing exam through online and classroom instruction. Students attend one day of classroom instruction each week plus Saturday sessions. Program includes exit points at AEMT and EMT levels.
A non-degree continuing education course for experienced EMTs seeking to increase their level of certification to paramedic. The program provides advanced emergency medical care training and preparation for paramedic credentialing exams.
The Emergency Medical Science degree program provides individuals with the knowledge, skills, and attributes to provide advanced emergency medical care as a paramedic for critically ill and injured patients. Students will gain complex knowledge, competency, and experience while employing evidence based practice under medical oversight.
Comprehensive paramedic certification program designed to meet educational requirements for paramedic certification through the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Science and the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
Intensive 10-12 month program that rigorously prepares students through classroom instruction and clinical experience. Trains paramedics to perform advanced procedures including IVs, intubation, cardiac monitoring, and medication administration.
The Bridge option will allow currently credentialed Paramedics to receive 45 semester hours of credit toward the associate degree. The remaining course work to complete the degree in Emergency Medical Science requires a minimum of 24 additional semester hours of work.
A degree completion track for certified non-degree paramedics to achieve an Associate of Applied Science in emergency medical science. All coursework is completed online. Students must earn 19 credits at Central Piedmont to obtain their degree.
Degree completion track for certified non-degree paramedics to achieve an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Emergency Medical Science with majority of coursework online and some required on-campus work.
Workforce Continuing Education program pathway for students to earn their Paramedic certification without pursuing a full degree.
Apprentices are enrolled in a paramedic course through an area community college with all fees waived. Upon completion, participants continue with field training at the paramedic level until medical clearance exam.
Credit-based Associate Degree in Emergency Medical Science program providing formal education in EMS management, EMS education, and advanced pre-hospital practice. Students complete more than 600 hours of clinical in area hospitals and EMS agencies. Upon successful completion, students are eligible for the North Carolina state paramedic exam and National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
An 11-month blended/hybrid program consisting of lecture, demonstrations, near-to-real life skills evaluation, and both hospital and field internships. Students develop knowledge and skills for advanced emergency care of ill or injured persons and are prepared for the NC State and/or National Registry Paramedic Exam. The program includes Endurance Training for EMS (ETEMS) with physical training sessions at the end of each class day.
Comprehensive paramedic program consisting of approximately 368 hours of instructor-led didactic, skill and assessment labs, 292 hours of online education, 200 hours of hospital clinical, and 300 hours of EMS field internship. Requires valid EMT credential and AHA CPR certification.
Prepares paramedics competent in cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains to enter the profession. Non-credit program designed to meet requirements of North Carolina Office of EMS and National Registry.
Provides individuals with the knowledge, skills, and attributes to provide advanced emergency medical care as a paramedic for critically ill and injured patients. Students gain complex knowledge, competency, and experience while employing evidence-based practice under medical oversight.
Short-term training course providing certified EMTs and AEMTs with advanced skills in pre-hospital emergency medical care, including advanced airway management, drug administration, and sophisticated monitoring equipment. Includes 36 onsite skill lab sessions, 300 hours of Clinical and Field Experience, and 200 hours of Clinical Education Field Internship.
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About Paramedic training in North Carolina.
The average cost for Paramedic training in North Carolina is approximately $692. Program tuition ranges from $180 to $2,600 depending on the training organization and program format. Some programs may offer financial aid, payment plans, or scholarship opportunities.
All Paramedic programs listed on FirstRespondersHub meet accreditation standards set by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). NREMT accreditation ensures programs meet national standards for curriculum, instruction, and student outcomes, making graduates eligible for certification exams and employment as Paramedics.
Paramedic training in North Carolina combines classroom instruction with hands-on practical experience. Programs cover a paramedic is a highly trained medical professional who provides advanced emergency care, including administering medications, performing life-saving procedures, and managing critical patients, playing a vital role in pre-hospital and emergency medical services. You'll learn through lectures, skills labs, and clinical rotations before taking the NREMT certification exam. Most programs also include CPR certification and prepare you for immediate entry into the workforce upon graduation.