EMS-4400Q Paramedic I
This Emergency Medical Services (EMS) credential-related course must adhere to the most current guidelines established by the NC Office of EMS (NCOEMS) as applicable to the initial Paramedic course. This includes: OEMS Education Institution approval, program director, instructor standards, course content, clinical/field requirements, and skill documentation. Paramedic I is the first of three required courses that must be completed successfully for the student to be eligible for the NCOEMS & National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) exam. Paramedic I will cover the following topics: Advanced Airway, Cardiology I, Pharmacology, EMS Clinical Practicum I & II, Cardiology II, Trauma, & Patient's with Special Challenges. All paramedic courses comply with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Standards (NHSTA) EMS Education Standards.