The Paramedic certification course provides you with the knowledge, skills and attributes to provide advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients, and prepares you to enter the w
orkforce as a certified paramedic. This program meets the NCOEMS and National EMS Education Standards and AHA guidelines.
Class Dates: TBA
Class Location: Hamlet Campus, Lee Building, rm. 16
Course Requirements
NC Office of EMS requires all applicants to have:
- HS Diploma or Equivalent (Must be at least 17 on or before the official end date of the class)
- ENG 111 with a C or better OR Accuplacer Next Generation Reading with a score of 250 or higher
- Accuplacer Next Generation Quantitive Reasoning score of 250 or higher
- MAT 110 with C or better or Accuplacer Math with a score of 250 or higher
- BIO 163 with a B or better or BIO 168 & 166 or BIO 168 & 169 (SEE INFORMATION BELOW ON BIO 163)
- Valid state issued photo ID or Driver's License
- Copy of EMT card
- Must provide a copy of your immunization record (records need to be up to date)
Course Costs
Course Tuition: $180 (Plus additional fees. If you are a self-pay student, contact us about scholarships!)
Course Registration Forms
Bring completed forms to the Hamlet or Scotland County Campus.
For More Information
Call Student Services at (910) 410-1700.
BIO 163 Class
Do you need to complete BIO 163 for your EMT or Paramedic Certification? Call (910) 410-1700 to learn when this class is being offered.
Cost: $180 (No textbook required.)Fee waived for qualified students.