Course Offerings

This course must follow the guidelines established by the NC Office of EMS. The Office of EMS must approve courses that include portions delivered via distance education. The curriculum for the AEMT Refresher Educational program shall be the 2009, or most current release of the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) National Education Standards. The AEMT Refresher Educational program must be conducted by an approved Advanced Educational Institution as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. The lead instructor for the AEMT Refresher Educational program must be a NC credentialed EMS Instructor as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. Student prerequisite/entry requirements: Previously held or currently holds a valid North Carolina, NREMT or other State EMS Credential at the AEMT level.

Course Objectives

Be able to demonstrate the skills necessary to renew their North Carolina AEMT credential.
Be able to gain access to, assess, diagnose, treat, and transport patients within the scope of practice for an AEMT.

Outline of Instruction

Topics include preparatory, airway, patient assessment, medical emergencies, trauma, pediatrics, and operational concepts.

Contact Hours

100

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

North Carolina AEMT

Website

www.ncems.org

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

Upon successful course completion and completion of state testing and background check requirements, students will be able to renew their North Carolina AEMT credential.

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Previously held or currently holds a valid North Carolina, NREMT or other State EMS Credential at the AEMT level.

Learning Supplies Needed

Texts to be determined by EMS department head; no other major supplies currently required.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Overall course grade of at least 70.
Successful completion of all required course elements including the Technical Scope of Practice Evaluations.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Adults working or volunteering with local EMS agencies, medical facilities, or physicians' offices as North Carolina AEMT.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

AEMT

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

NCWorks lists 73 positions for EMS employment including those for AEMTs within a 50 mile radius.

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

AEMT

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Billy Langston
919-866-6085
[email protected]