EMT Training

Learn the emergency medical care skills to become an emergency medical technician (EMT), advanced emergency medical technician (AEMT) or paramedic. Students learn through intensive, scenario-based, instruction and the use of state-of-the-art simulation equipment. The instruction helps them master the knowledge, hands-on skills and critical thinking needed by EMS responders to help those in need during an emergency.

After successful completion of the course, and receipt of your national registry or North Carolina EMT credential, you are eligible to receive 9 credit hours in Wake Tech’s EMS AAS degree program.

"Thank you for laying such a solid foundation for me to build on in regards to the world of EMS. The EMT-B class changed my life and the way I view the world."
– Keven Donadio, Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) student

Industry-recognized credential: North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician

Complete course in: Four months or less

Financial assistance available

Don't have enough money to pay for a course? Right now, Wake Tech's Propel program offers scholarships that cover the cost of registration and fees.

NOTE: The Propel Scholarship Application is currently closed and will reopen July 1.

For more information, email Kim Miller at [email protected].

Professional licensure

Wake Tech academic programs (credit and non-credit) that are designed to lead to professional licenses are tied to North Carolina or national certifications. If you intend to pursue professional licenses outside North Carolina once you have completed your academic program at Wake Tech, please refer to the Professional Licensure section of the college's distance education authorization page for additional information.

EMS continuing education

Wake Tech runs a standard rotating series of non-degree Emergency Medical Science classes and refresher courses for EMS professionals and those wishing to become an emergency medical technician. Additionally, the EMS program offers multiple specialty courses taught by award-winning and renowned faculty.

Preregistration is required for online and specialty courses. Registration fees vary depending on the length of the course and are set by the North Carolina Community College System Office.

*Additional fees may be required based on course requirements.

Tuition waiver

EMS professionals outside Wake County may qualify for a tuition waiver with a letter on official department letterhead indicating that the course is necessary for employment. The letter must include documentation of the student's active membership as a volunteer or paid staff and must have a date within the current semester. A single letter can be used for multiple members from a single agency.

• The tuition waiver is limited to municipally employed EMS professionals. Individuals employed by privately owned EMS agencies or non-emergency transport services do not qualify for the tuition waiver under the North Carolina Administrative Code pertaining to community colleges.
• Failure to provide documentation of affiliation by the first day of class will result in registration fees being applied to the student.
• The tuition waiver applies only to the course registration fee. Any other fees associated with the course are the responsibility of the student and must be paid before the class starts.

EMS professionals within Wake County meeting the specifications above have been listed on a single letter provided by Wake County EMS under the provisions granted by the EMS System Plan to qualify for fee waiver status.

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