EMS
ACLS
($55 + $4 completion card; books available in Campus Store)This course follows the 2005 standard American Heart Association guidelines. It provides physicians, nurses, paramedics and other health care providers with information concerning advanced management of the cardiac patient.
Asheboro
EMS3048A 82291 8:30 am-5:30 pm, SaSu, 10/25-10/26, Schirloff
AHA Core Instructor Course (BLS, ACLS, or PALS)
($55)Students wishing to become an AHA instructor must align themselves with a Training Center PRIOR to registering for this course. After the student completes the Core course, they must complete the discipline specific instructor course at their CTC. The CTC in which they are affiliated will issue the instructor credential after their initial monitoring as an instructor. The Core Instructor course teaches the necessary methodologies to teach the adult learner.
Asheboro
EMS3102A 82289 8:30 am-5:30 pm, WTh, 10/15-10/16, Fields
Anatomy & Physiology for EMS Professionals
($60)This course provides a basic study of the structure and function of the human body. The curriculum consists of objectives from Appendix E of the 1998 Release of the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) EMT-Paramedic: NSC. 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 should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the fundamental principles of anatomy and physiology. This course is a prerequisite for EMS 3031, Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic Initial.This course may be taken as an elective for the Medical Office Assistant program.
Online-Educator
EMS3000AX H2293 9/5-12/19, Perry
EMT-Basic
($65 + $2.50 CPR card fee; books available in Campus Store)Students receive instruction in emergency care procedures, operational aspects of the EMT's role, and developing emergency care skills.
Asheboro
EMS3044A 92000 6-10 pm & 9 am-4 pm, TThSa, 8/19-1/22, Gilliland
EMS3044A 92001 9 am-1 pm & 9 am-4 pm, MWSa, 8/18-1/21, Whatley
Archdale
EMS3044A 92002 6-10 pm & 9 am-4 pm, MWSa, 8/18-1/21, Barr
EMT-Basic Continuing Education
($55)Asheboro
EMS3050A 82290 9 am-5 pm, T, 10/7-10/28, Callicutt
EMT-Basic Refresher
($60 + $2.50 CPR card fee; books available in Campus Store)Students will review basic emergency care skills, study updates, the use of new equipment, and problem areas working toward recertification as a North Carolina EMT. This course will follow the guidelines established by the N.C. office of EMS and the local EMS system. In addition to on-campus classes, this course will offered as a hybrid course consisting of online and face-to-face meetings. Students will complete the necessary practical evaluations and scope of practice evaluations during the face-to-face sessions. Student prerequisites: currently or previously credentialed (within the last 3 years) as a N.C. EMT or higher, high school diploma or GED, or successful completion of an entrance exam assessing basic reading comprehension skills at a minimum tenth grade level.
Asheboro
EMS3075A 92003 6-10 pm & 9 am-4 pm, TThSa, 8/19-1/22, Gilliland
EMS3075A 92004 9 am-1 pm & 9 am-4 pm, MWSa, 8/18-1/21, Whatley
Archdale
EMS3075A 92005 6-10 pm & 9 am-4 pm, MWSa, 8/18-1/21, Barr
Hybrid/Asheboro
EMS3075AX H2298 Meeting times TBA, 9/5-11/14
EMS3075AX H2010 Meeting times TBA, 11/7-1/17
EMT-Intermediate
($65 + $30 supply fee + $16 malpractice insurance + $1.30 Accident Insurance)Prerequisites: HS diploma or GED, EMT-Basic credential or candidate pending and completing placement testing with an acceptable score in basic reading comprehension and English language writing skills on a postsecondary level and demonstration of mathematical skills at the high school level, or placement into a college level reading and English language writing course and placement into a Math 070 course. Acceptable scores on placement tests or documentation of previous education consistent with the above educational requirements must be completed prior to entry into the EMT-Intermediate program. All prerequisites must be completed prior to admission into the EMT-Intermediate program.
Asheboro
EMS3045A 92006 9 am-5 pm, TSa, 9/30-2/24, Johnson
EMT-Intermediate Refresher
($60)Prerequisites: a current NC EMT-Intermediate or higher and high school diploma or GED or language writing skills on postsecondary level.
Hybrid/Asheboro
EMS3067AX H2297 Meeting times TBA, 9/5-11/14
EMS3067AX H2009 Meeting times TBA, 11/7-1/17
EMT-Paramedic
($65 per semester (4 semesters) + $80 supply fee + $16 per yr malpractice Ins + $1.30 per semester ACC Ins.)
Prerequisites: HS Diploma or GED, EMT-Intermediate credential or candidate pending and completing placement testing with an acceptable score in basic reading comprehension and English language writing skills on a post-secondary level and demonstration of mathematical skills at a minimum at the high school grade level or placement into a college-level reading and English language writing course and placement into a Math 070 course. Potential EMT-Paramedic students must also complete basic Anatomy & Physiology or equivalent prior to entry into the EMT-Paramedic program. All Prerequisites must be completed prior to admission into the EMT-Paramedic program.
Asheboro/Hybrid
EMS 3031A H2007 6-10 pm & 9 am-4 pm, WSa, 10/15/08-12/16/09, Dean
EMT-Paramedic Refresher
($60)Prerequisites: a current NC EMT-Intermediate or higher and high school diploma or GED or successful completion of basic reading comprehension and English language writing skill on a postsecondary level entrance exam. Students will review basic emergency care skills, study updates, the use of new equipment, and problem areas, working toward recertification as a North Carolina EMTParamedic. This course will follow the guidelines established by the NC Office of EMS and the local EMS System. This course will be offered as a hybrid course consisting of online and evaluations during face-to-face sessions.
Hybrid/Asheboro
EMS3077AX H2296 Meeting times TBA, 9/5-11/14 $60
EMS3077AX H2008 Meeting times TBA, 11/7-1/17/09
Hazardous Materials Awareness, Operations & Terrorism
($60)This course combines both the Haz Mat Awareness and the Operations into one program. Course topics include recognition, isolation, identification, and various defensive control options available to the Haz Mat Operations level responder. The course also includes elements of terrorism and its potential impact and relationship to a hazardous materials incident. This class meets all the competencies required by OSHA 1910.120 and NFPA 472 1997 edition.
Hybrid/Asheboro
FIP3325AX H2294 Meeting times TBA, 9/5-10/11, Shaw
FIP3325AX H2295 Meeting times TBA, 11/7-12/13, Shaw
Health Care Provider CPR
($45 - includes book & completion card)This course is designed for the professional health care provider (EMTs, paramedics, nurses, physicians), but may be applicable for day care workers, lifeguards, and other professionals who respond to emergencies. The course covers prudent heart living, risk factors, heart attack signals and actions, stroke information, the automated external defibrillator, and barrier devices. Upon successful completion, students may be certified in adult foreign body airway obstruction and CPR, pediatric foreign body airway obstruction and CPR, and adult two-rescuer CPR. Students are evaluated through written and practical examinations and a score of 84 is required. Students may be remediated to complete the requirements. This course meets the special training requirements for certification of day care workers. Students should purchase a pocket face mask, available in RCC's Campus Store. Minimum five students, ten maximum.
Asheboro
xSEF3001AH 82287 9 am-1 pm, Sa, 9/13
xSEF3001AH 82288 6-10 pm, M, 11/10
Heartsaver First Aid
($50 - Price includes book & completion card)This course is designed to teach basic first-aid principles, procedures for minor to major injuries, and adult CPR. Common emergencies, such as respiratory, bleeding, fractures, poisonings, burns and the proper methods of treatment are covered.Minimum five students, ten maximum.
Asheboro
xSEF3001AT 82286 6:30-9:30 pm, MW, 10/13-10/15
PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support
($55 + $4 completion card)Prerequisite: It is desirable, but not required, that an ALS certification be held.
Asheboro
No classes scheduled at this time
