EMS
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
($69 + $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 02008 - 8:30A-5:30P, SaSu, 9/26-9/27Anatomy & Physiology for EMS Professionals
($175)
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 H2269 - 9/11-12/18EMT-Basic
($177.50; 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 02000 - 9A-1P, MW; 9A-4P, Sa, 8/17-1/20
EMS3044A 02001 - 6-10P, TTh; 9A-4P, Sa, 8/18-1/21
Archdale
EMS3044A 02002 - 6-10P, MW & 9A-4P, Sa, 8/17-1/20EMT-Basic Refresher
( $177.50; 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
EMS 3075A 02004 - 9A-1P & 9A-4P, MWSa, 8/17-1/20
Archdale
EMS 3075A 02005 - 6-10P & 9A-4P, MWSa, 8/17-1/20
Hybrid/Asheboro ($175)
EMS3075AX H2272 - 9/11-12/4
EMS3075AX H2010 - 11/6-1/29
*Application required. For an EMT-Intermediate & Paramedic Application Packet, click here. EMT-Intermediate* (flip-flop)
($222.25)
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 02007 - 6-10P & 9A-10P, MW & Sa, 9/16-1/27
EMS3045A 02006 - 9A-1P & 9A-4P, TThSa, 9/17-1/28EMT-Intermediate Refresher
($175)
Prerequisites: a current NC EMT-Intermediate or higher and high school diploma or GED or language writing skills on postsecondary level.
Hybrid/Asheboro
EMS3067AX H2271 - 9/11-12/4
EMS3067AX H2011 - 11/6-1/22EMT-Paramedic Refresher
($175)
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 H2270 - 9/11-12/4
EMS3077AX H2012 - 11/6-1/29Hazardous Materials Awareness, Operations & Terrorism
($120)
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 H2225 - Meeting times TBA, 9/11-10/28
FIP3325AX H2226 - Meeting times TBA, 11/6-12/18PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support
($69)
Prerequisite: It is desirable, but not required, that an ALS certification be held.
Asheboro
EMS3046A 02009 - 8:30A-5:30P, SaSu, 11/21-11/22, Schirloff
N.C. residents 65 years or older are exempt from registration fees, except in courses that are marked with an X.