Basic Anatomy and Physiology
This course provides a basic study of the structure and function of the human body. Topics include a basic study of the body systems as well as an introduction to homeostasis, cells, tissues, nutrition, acid-base balance, and electrolytes. Upon completion, students are able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the fundamental principles of anatomy and physiology. This course can be taken prior to enrolling in or be a corequisite for Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic.
CPR
This course is designed to instruct students in cardiopulmonary resuscitation with an emphasis on prevention through changes in lifestyles. Successful completion of the course will result in certification from the American Heart Association.
Emergency Medical Responder - EMR
This entry-level course prepares students to meet state certification requirements and perform basic life support skills to assist Emergency Medical Technicians in the field. Skills developed are patient assessment, CPR, splinting and hemorrhage control.
Prerequisites:
- Must be 17 years of age on or before the official end date of the course.
- Possession of a high school diploma or high school equivalency, or successful completion of an exam assessing basic reading comprehension skills at a minimum at the 10th-grade level.
Emergency Medical Technician - EMT
This basic level course is required to become an Emergency Medical Technician - EMT and prepares students to take the NCOEMS or National Registry examination. Topics covered are: 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.
Prerequisites:
- Must be 17 years of age on or before the official end date of the course.
- Possession of a high school diploma, high school equivalency or successful completion of an exam assessing basic reading comprehension skills at a minimum at the eleventh-grade level.
Malpractice insurance is required for EMT students. This fee is not refundable.
Paramedic
The Paramedic course prepares the Emergency Medical Technician to provide pre-hospital assessment and care for patients of all ages with a wide variety of medical conditions and traumatic injuries. The student will be exposed to Emergency Medical Service systems, roles and responsibilities of a paramedic, patient assessment, advanced airway management, oxygen therapy, intravenous therapy, cardiology, pharmacology, and will reinforce basic EMT skills. In addition, medical emergencies, traumatic emergencies, respiratory emergencies, hazardous material incidents, ambulance operations and the overall pre-hospital care of a patient in acute distress will be introduced. Students will be introduced to many operational issues of EMS systems as well. This program has recently introduced a human resource component that will help prepare the students to seek out potential job opportunities during and upon completion of the program.
A required 500-hour clinical internship is included in the total number of hours for the class and will consist of attending various clinical sites in the area.
Prerequisites:
- EMT-Basic certification.
- Possession of a high school diploma or high school equivalency.
- Successful completion of an entrance exam assessing basic reading comprehension and English language writing skills on a post-secondary level.
- Demonstration of mathematical skills at a minimum at the post-secondary grade level.
Co-Requisites:
- Successful completion of the Basic Anatomy & Physiology course.
Malpractice insurance is required for paramedic students. This fee is not refundable.
Firefighter
Firefighter certification is a series of courses developed by the NC Department of Insurance, Fire and Rescue Commission. Successful completion of the courses required for each level will certify the student as a Firefighter by NCDOI. Examples of courses offered in the series are Fireground Ops 1 to 10 and Rescue Ops 1. Fee is waived for all students affiliated with a paid or volunteer fire department.
Prerequisites:
- Must be 18 years of age prior to certification as a firefighter, but may begin training at the age of 16.
- Possession of a high school diploma or high school equivalency prior to being certified.
First Aid
This course covers the basics of first aid, including what to look for prior to giving care to ensure patient safety. Skills learned include bleeding control, basic splinting and caring for shock and diabetic emergencies. First aid classes can be customized to meet individual and/or group needs.
Hazardous Materials
Hazardous Materials is a course approved by the NC Department of Insurance. A Hazardous Materials Level I certification is required for Firefighter and Rescue Technician certification. The course provides the responder with knowledge and skills needed for detecting and identifying hazardous materials, initiating the incident command system, to understand and interpret the basic hazards of the chemical incident and to make proper risk assessment within the limitations of equipment, resources, training, and personnel on hand. Fee is waived for all students affiliated with a paid or volunteer fire department.
Prerequisites:
- Must be 18 years of age prior to certification.
- Possession of a high school diploma or high school equivalency prior to certification.
Technical Rescuer
Technical Rescuer (TR) is a series of courses approved by the North Carolina Department of Insurance, Fire and Rescue Commission. Successful completion of the courses required will then certify a student as a TR. Examples of the courses offered in the series are: Rescue Operations, Ropes Basics, and Victim Management. Fee is waived for all students affiliated with a paid or volunteer rescue department.
Prerequisites:
- Must be 18 years of age prior to certification as TR, but may begin training at the age of 16.
- Possession of a high school diploma or high school equivalency prior to certification.