EMT Training and EMS Continuing Education
Learn the emergency medical care skills to become an emergency medical technician (EMT), advanced emergency medical technician (AEMT), and paramedic. Students learn through intensive, scenario-based, instruction and the 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 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: Six 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, fees, books, course-specific supplies and credentialing exams.
NOTE: Scholarship applications are currently closed and will reopen July 1.
Course details and registration information
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Emergency Medical TechnicianEMS-4200D42 available classes This course introduces basic emergency medical care. Topics include preparatory, airway, patient assessment, medical emergencies, trauma, infants and children, and operations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to achie... |
ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life SupportEMS-3048B4 ACLS is an advanced, instructor-led course that focuses on immediate post-cardiac-arrest care, including airway management and related pharmacology. The course also highlights the importance of care systems, team dynamics, and communication. Skills are taught in large group... |
ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support RefresherEMS-3048C4 ACLS is an advanced, instructor-led, refresher course that focuses on immediate post-cardiac-arrest care, including airway management and related pharmacology. The course also highlights the importance of care systems, team dynamics, and communication. Skills are taught in... |
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) InitialEMS-4300A4 This course is designed to provide the essential information on pre-hospital management techniques appropriate to the level of the Advanced EMT. Topics must meet current credentialing and/or regulatory guidelines for the Advanced EMT as outlined by the NC Office of EMS. Upon... |
Emergency Medical TechnicianSEF-3001L4 This course introduces basic emergency medical care. Topics include preparatory, airway, patient assessment, medical emergencies, trauma, infants and children, and operations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to achie... |
Emergency Medical Technician RefresherEMS-4201A4 Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to renew their NC Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) credential. |
EMS Level II Education & AdministrationEMS-3001C4 This course will prepare students to serve as the lead instructor for an EMT-Intermediate or EMT-Paramedic course, or to serve as the coordinator for an EMS educational institution. Topics presented during the course must include the following: 183 EMS Education Program Type... |
EMT-General MedicalEMS-4202U4 This course covers general medical emergencies that an EMS provider may face. It provides continuing education for Emergency Medical Technicians and Medical Responders. |
Initial Bloodborne PathogensSAF-3035C4 This course is designed to briefly cover the OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030 standard, on job exposure to bloodborne pathogens. It covers personnel protective equipment, bloodborne and airborne illnesses, standard precautions, first aid treatment for exposures. and infectious material... |
PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support RecertificationEMS-3046C4 This course will enhance and reinforce your skills in the treatment of pediatric arrest and peri-arrest patients through participation in a series of simulated emergencies. These simulations focus on the importance of a systematic approach to pediatric assessment, basic life... |
Questions?
For more information, email John C. Wilson at [email protected].
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.
Course length
Registration fee
1-24 hours
$70
25-50 hours
$125
51 or more hours
$180
*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.
Course registration
How do you get started? Follow these steps:
- Using the Course Reservation system, add the course(s) to your cart and complete the information to reserve your spot. You can also search for courses on WebAdvisor and register yourself.
- After the registration cutoff date, all students will be registered in the course and assigned to the appropriate course in Moodle.
- Once registration has been completed, students who need to pay must do so before the class begins.
- Set up a Moodle account and log in.
Registration closes five days before the first day of class or when the class is full.
Use drop-down list to enter Subject and College.
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Specific course information
Emergency Medical Technician course
This course introduces basic emergency medical care. Topics include preparatory, airway, patient assessment, medical emergencies, trauma, infants and children and operations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve North Carolina or national registry EMT certification.
Typical course length: 288 hours
Refresher courses
Refresher courses are designed for those EMS professionals who may not have the opportunity to attend monthly continuing education courses. EMS professionals should register for the course associated with their level of credential with an end date that occurs before the credential expires. Credentialed EMS professionals and those with a credential that has lapsed within the last two years are eligible to register for these courses. Re-credentialing is available at Wake Tech, if needed by the student.
- EMT Refresher Course (96 hours)
- AEMT Refresher Course (120 hours)
- Paramedic Refresher Course (144 hours)
Continuing education series
Online courses are designed to supplement the continuing education needed by each individual for credential renewal. These courses are taught monthly on the schedule below and are divided into EMT and paramedic, depending on credential level. An EMS credential is a required to register.
These classes taken separately do not indicate completion of an EMT course. Students wishing to pursue EMT credentials should register for the initial EMT course.
Critical Care Transport
This program is designed to prepare paramedics and nurses to function as members of a critical care transport team. On completion, students will be prepared to register for the International Board of Specialty Certifications Critical Care Paramedic or Certified Flight Paramedic exams.
Typical course length: 281 hours
EMS Instructor Methodology
This course provides students who are clinically competent in a specific EMS content area with the knowledge, resources and skills to effectively deliver quality EMS education. The course presents educational concepts, practices and resources across a range of topics, from the basic psychology of learning to classroom management, ethical issues in education and student and course evaluation. The focus is on instructional preparation, presentation and evaluation and represents a consensus among professional EMS educators as to the knowledge, skills and practices that are essential to providing quality EMS education.
Typical course length: 65 hours
Preceptor Course
This online course is for EMS professionals employed by area agencies who either currently (or desire to) precept Wake Tech EMS students. All preceptors must complete the required training to have Wake Tech students placed with them.
Typical course length: 2 hours
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