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Emergency Medical Services Program

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) training courses meet both the initial training and Workforce Development and Career Readiness (WDCR) requirements for medical responders within College of The Albemarle’s (COA) service area.

Looking to earn a degree in EMS? Check out COA’s Emergency Medical Science – AAS program.

The North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services works with the college to develop classes for individuals interested in joining a first responder department, rescue squad and/or EMS agency. The classes we offer include Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) and Paramedic.

For additional information on class prerequisites and qualifications, please call 252-335-0821 ext. 2519.

WDCR is provided by COA through each of the county’s EMS agencies. Please contact the appropriate agency for class dates and times.

If your agency wishes to hold a special class of any kind or if you have questions about our EMS WDCR classes, please contact us.

Class Information

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

EMRs assess and provide basic emergency medical care to patients at the scene of a medical emergency.  EMRs must work in conjunction with higher level EMS providers while transporting patients to medical facilities. The EMR course is 96 hours.  The course consists of; lecture, lab and online course work.

 

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

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. The course consists of; lectures, labs, online course work and 48 hours of EMS Field time.

 

Advance Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
Advanced EMTs assess and provide advanced emergency medical care (airway management, intravenous access, medication administration) to patients at the scene of a medical emergency and during transport to medical facilities.
The EMT course is approximately 300 hours. The course consists of; lectures, labs, online course work and 48 hour of Hospital Clinical time and 48 hours of EMS Field time.

 

Paramedic

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. In NC, Paramedics are the highest trained emergency medical provider.
The Paramedic course is approximately 1124 hours.  The course consists of; lectures, labs, online course work, Hospital Clinical time and EMS Field time.

Accreditation Status

COA’s Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

Contact CAAHEP:

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
9355 – 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org

Paramedic Program Outcomes

Cohort Retention Rate NC Paramedic Exam Pass Rate Job Placement
2018 41.4% 100% 100%
2019 60% 100% 100%
2020 45.5% 100% 100%
2021 75% 91.7% 91.7%
2022 77.8% 100% 85.7%