Key Info
Program Contact
Ginny Renkiewicz
Email Address
[email protected]
Office
919-747-0058
Degrees & Pathways
- AAS - Associate in Applied Science
Jobs & Salary Info
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Curriculum(s)
Program of Study Details
About The Program
Wake Tech provides high-quality instruction in emergency medical care to prepare students as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Paramedics to meet regional demand. Our students learn through intensive, scenario-based instruction and use of state-of-the-art simulation equipment to master the knowledge, hands-on skills, and critical thinking needed by EMS responders to help those during an emergency.
Several career pathways are available. Eligible students may:
- Earn a two-year Associate in Applied Science degree in Emergency Medical Science to obtain their Paramedic credential.
- Complete 17 college credits towards the Emergency Medical Science Certificate at the North Wake College and Career Academy These credits will prepare students to test for an EMT credential.
- Obtain or renew their EMT certification through Workforce Continuing Education EMT and EMT Refresher courses.
Both the EMS Certificate program and Workforce Continuing Education EMT course can help you receive credit toward completion of the EMS A.A.S degree program