Contact
Steven Wilson
Director/Instructor
Orange County Campus, room 108D
919-536-7200, ext. 4219
ems@durhamtech.edu
EMS Professional Training (Continuing Education)
Short Term
Program Mission Statement
The 麻豆影视 EMS Education Program mission is to enrich quality of life within the broader community through teaching, learning, and service while continually striving for innovation and excellence in EMS education.
Course Offerings
Specialty Courses: Advanced training via online courses are offered and are registration fee exempt for NC Public Safety Workers with proof of affiliation. Use the Emergency Medical Services registration form.
Refresher Courses: There are prerequisites that are necessary for admission into the EMS refresher courses. These prerequisites are essential for compliance with the 麻豆影视 EMS Education Plan approved by the North Carolina Office of EMS (NCOEMS) and NCOEMS pre/corequisite guidelines: . All prerequisites MUST be completed AND approved prior to enrolling in any EMS Refresher course. Contact ems@durhamtech.edu assistance with documentation submission and course registration.
EMT Refresher
- Currently holds a valid NC, NREMT, or other state credential.
- Hold a basic level NC EMS credential that has expired within the last two years.
AEMT and Paramedic Refresher
- Currently holds a valid NC, NREMT, or other state credential (AEMT or Paramedic ).
- Hold an advanced level NC EMS credential (AEMT or Paramedic) that has expired within the last four years
Other Courses/Programs
- Emergency Medical Technician Initial Provider course
- Instructor courses
- Paramedic (Continuing Education)
- Emergency Medical Science (Paramedic) credit program
Accreditation Information
The 麻豆影视 EMS program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
| Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 1361 Park Street Clearwater, FL 33756 727-210-2350 | Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP) 8301 Lakeview Parkway Suite 111-312 Rowlett TX, 75088 214-703-8445 |
Emergency Medical Science Student Achievement Outcome Data
| Year | Students Started | Students Graduated | Positive Placement (see note below) | Did not Finish | 麻豆影视 Program Completion | First Time State Exam Pass Rate | State Exam Pass Rate (cumulative) | First Time National Exam Pass Rate | National Exam Pass Rate (cumulative) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 24 | 22 | 96% | 2 | 92% | 100% | 100% | 95% | 100% |
| 2019-2020 | 23 | 22 | 100% | 1 | 96% | 100% | 100% | 91% | 100% |
| 2018-2019 | 22 | 18 | 94% | 4 | 82% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Note: Per COAEMSP: Positive placement means that the graduate is employed full or part-time in the profession or in a related field; or continuing his/her education; or serving in the military. A related field is one in which the individual is using cognitive, psychomotor, and affective competencies acquired in the educational program.
EMS-4200A Emergency Medical Technician Initial
This course establishes the basic knowledge needed to provide, under medical authority, prehospital emergency care and to pass the NC State or National Registry certification exam. Students will acquire basic life support knowledge through a combination of classroom instruction, practical laboratory exercises, field time with an EMS agency, and clinical experience in hospitals. Students will acquire a thorough understanding of criminal, civil, and vehicle laws pertaining to the EMT's services; develop understanding and knowledge of human anatomy and physiology; deal calmly and efficiently with childbirth, injuries, poisonings, and other medical emergencies such as heart disorders, strokes, and diabetes; and in general be able to provide basic life support for seriously/critically ill patients. This EMT program is being conducted according to the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. Registration fee exempt for qualified participants (must provide proof of affiliation).
EMS-4300A Advanced Emergency Medical Tech Initial
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 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 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 educational program must be a NC credentialed Level II EMS Instructor at the AEMT or Paramedic level as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. Student prerequisites: A) Successful completion of an EMT educational program. Though a current and valid Credential is not required, an Educational Institution maintains the right to include this as a Prerequisite. B) High school diploma or high school equivalent; C) Reading comprehension and English language skills on the post-secondary level. D) Compliance with the mathematical skills on the post-secondary level
EMS-4400E Cardiology II
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 Paramedic 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 Paramedic 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 Paramedic educational program must be a NC credentialed Level II EMS Instructor at the Paramedic level as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. Student prerequisites: A) Successful completion of an EMT educational program. Though a current and valid Credential is not required, an Educational Institution maintains the right to include this as a Prerequisite. B) High school diploma or high school equivalent; C) Reading comprehension and English language skills on the post-secondary level. D) Compliance with the mathematical skills on the post-secondary level E) Anatomy and Physiology (Minimum EMS-3000).
| Section Number | Dates | Location | Building | Room | Time | Format |
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EMS-4400H Patients W/ Special Challenges
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 Paramedic 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 Paramedic 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 Paramedic educational program must be a NC credentialed Level II EMS Instructor at the Paramedic level as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. Student prerequisites: A) Successful completion of an EMT educational program. Though a current and valid Credential is not required, an Educational Institution maintains the right to include this as a Prerequisite. B) High school diploma or high school equivalent; C) Reading comprehension and English language skills on the post-secondary level. D) Compliance with the mathematical skills on the post-secondary level E) Anatomy and Physiology (Minimum EMS-3000).
| Section Number | Dates | Location | Building | Room | Time | Format |
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EMS-4400J Trauma Emergencies
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 Paramedic 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 Paramedic 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 Paramedic educational program must be a NC credentialed Level II EMS Instructor at the Paramedic level as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. Student prerequisites: A) Successful completion of an EMT educational program. Though a current and valid Credential is not required, an Educational Institution maintains the right to include this as a Prerequisite. B) High school diploma or high school equivalent; C) Reading comprehension and English language skills on the post-secondary level. D) Compliance with the mathematical skills on the post-secondary level E) Anatomy and Physiology (Minimum EMS-3000).
| Section Number | Dates | Location | Building | Room | Time | Format |
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EMS-4400L EMS Clinical Practicum III
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 Paramedic 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 Paramedic 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 Paramedic educational program must be a NC credentialed Level II EMS Instructor at the Paramedic level as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. Student prerequisites: A) Successful completion of an EMT educational program. Though a current and valid Credential is not required, an Educational Institution maintains the right to include this as a Prerequisite. B) High school diploma or high school equivalent; C) Reading comprehension and English language skills on the post-secondary level. D) Compliance with the mathematical skills on the post-secondary level E) Anatomy and Physiology (Minimum EMS-3000).
| Section Number | Dates | Location | Building | Room | Time | Format |
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| This course has already started or is not being offered this term. | ||||||