This course is designed for those with little to no medical background wanting to become an emergency medical technician (EMT). This is a hybrid course consisting of online and on-site requirements. Employment assistance available upon request.
Please note: The Monday through Thursday courses from 1- 7 p.m. are for DOD SkillBridge military personnel. Registration is available for civilians, but DOD SkillBridge military personnel have priority.
Prerequisites
- High school diploma or GED
- Proper ID (Driver’s license, military ID, true ID)
- The Reading, Language, and Writing TABE college placement test must be completed
What materials are required for this class?
- High school diploma or GED copy
- 1.5” black 3-ring binder
- Stethoscope
- Black or navy EMS pants
- Student clinical shirt
- Steel-toe boots
- Textbook
Textbook: Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured, 12th Edition. Student must have or be able to purchase the first night of class.
Fees cover: Tuition, insurance, student clinical uniform shirt, EMS testing and lab fee
Available Classes
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Jan 6 – Mar 12 2025
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$280
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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 EMT 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 EMT program must be conducted by an approved Basic or Advanced Educational Institution as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. The lead instructor for the EMT educational program must be a NC credentialed Level I EMS Instructor at the EMT, AEMT or Paramedic level as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. Student/Course prerequisites: A) 17 years of age on or before the official end date of the course; B) High school diploma or high school equivalent; or successful completion of an entrance exam assessing basic reading comprehension skills at a minimum of the eleventh grade level.
Meeting time and location:
01/06/25 - 03/12/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 1p - 7p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Jan 6 – Apr 19 2025
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$280
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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 EMT 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 EMT program must be conducted by an approved Basic or Advanced Educational Institution as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. The lead instructor for the EMT educational program must be a NC credentialed Level I EMS Instructor at the EMT, AEMT or Paramedic level as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. Student/Course prerequisites: A) 17 years of age on or before the official end date of the course; B) High school diploma or high school equivalent; or successful completion of an entrance exam assessing basic reading comprehension skills at a minimum of the eleventh grade level.
Meeting times and locations:
01/06/25 - 04/19/25
Mon, Wed 6p - 10p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00142
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
01/06/25 - 04/19/25
Sat, Sun 8a - 5p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00142
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Jan 7 – Apr 19 2025
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$280
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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 EMT 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 EMT program must be conducted by an approved Basic or Advanced Educational Institution as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. The lead instructor for the EMT educational program must be a NC credentialed Level I EMS Instructor at the EMT, AEMT or Paramedic level as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. Student/Course prerequisites: A) 17 years of age on or before the official end date of the course; B) High school diploma or high school equivalent; or successful completion of an entrance exam assessing basic reading comprehension skills at a minimum of the eleventh grade level.
Meeting times and locations:
01/07/25 - 04/19/25
Tue, Thur 6p - 10p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00142
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
01/07/25 - 04/19/25
Sat, Sun 8a - 5p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00142
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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May 5 – Aug 11 2025
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$280
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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 EMT 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 EMT program must be conducted by an approved Basic or Advanced Educational Institution as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. The lead instructor for the EMT educational program must be a NC credentialed Level I EMS Instructor at the EMT, AEMT or Paramedic level as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. Student/Course prerequisites: A) 17 years of age on or before the official end date of the course; B) High school diploma or high school equivalent; or successful completion of an entrance exam assessing basic reading comprehension skills at a minimum of the eleventh grade level.
Meeting times and locations:
05/05/25 - 08/11/25
Mon, Wed 6p - 10p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00142
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
05/05/25 - 08/11/25
Sat, Sun 8a - 5p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00142
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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May 6 – Aug 11 2025
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$280
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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 EMT 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 EMT program must be conducted by an approved Basic or Advanced Educational Institution as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. The lead instructor for the EMT educational program must be a NC credentialed Level I EMS Instructor at the EMT, AEMT or Paramedic level as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. Student/Course prerequisites: A) 17 years of age on or before the official end date of the course; B) High school diploma or high school equivalent; or successful completion of an entrance exam assessing basic reading comprehension skills at a minimum of the eleventh grade level.
Meeting times and locations:
05/06/25 - 08/11/25
Tue, Thur 6p - 10p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00142
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
05/06/25 - 08/11/25
Sat, Sun 8a - 5p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00142
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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| Register |
Jun 2 – Aug 13 2025
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$280
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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 EMT 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 EMT program must be conducted by an approved Basic or Advanced Educational Institution as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. The lead instructor for the EMT educational program must be a NC credentialed Level I EMS Instructor at the EMT, AEMT or Paramedic level as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. Student/Course prerequisites: A) 17 years of age on or before the official end date of the course; B) High school diploma or high school equivalent; or successful completion of an entrance exam assessing basic reading comprehension skills at a minimum of the eleventh grade level.
Meeting time and location:
06/02/25 - 08/13/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 1p - 7p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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| Register |
Sep 8 – Nov 13 2025
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$280
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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 EMT 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 EMT program must be conducted by an approved Basic or Advanced Educational Institution as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. The lead instructor for the EMT educational program must be a NC credentialed Level I EMS Instructor at the EMT, AEMT or Paramedic level as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. Student/Course prerequisites: A) 17 years of age on or before the official end date of the course; B) High school diploma or high school equivalent; or successful completion of an entrance exam assessing basic reading comprehension skills at a minimum of the eleventh grade level.
Meeting time and location:
09/08/25 - 11/13/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 1p - 7p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00144
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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| Register |
Sep 8 – Dec 13 2025
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$280
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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 EMT 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 EMT program must be conducted by an approved Basic or Advanced Educational Institution as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. The lead instructor for the EMT educational program must be a NC credentialed Level I EMS Instructor at the EMT, AEMT or Paramedic level as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. Student/Course prerequisites: A) 17 years of age on or before the official end date of the course; B) High school diploma or high school equivalent; or successful completion of an entrance exam assessing basic reading comprehension skills at a minimum of the eleventh grade level.
Meeting times and locations:
09/08/25 - 12/13/25
Mon, Wed 6p - 10p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00142
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
09/08/25 - 12/13/25
Sat, Sun 8a - 5p
Perdue Hall
, Room 00142
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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