- Course Schedule
- Course Schedule - Calendar
- Course Descriptions
- Introduction to EMS
- Initial Provider Courses
- Specialty Courses
- EMS Recertification
- Instructor Courses
- Online Continuing Education
Initial Emergency Medical Services Provider Courses
- Registration fee exempt for qualified participants (must provide proof of affiliation)
- For more information and a list of books, visit EMT Frequently Asked Questions.
- Please use the Public Safety registration form.
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
Registration fee exempt for qualified participants (must provide proof of affiliation)
This course is designed for individuals who respond to emergency situations and need to provide basic care until help has arrived. Registration is $175 unless exempt (must provide proof of affiliation). No exemptions are allowed for the additional $25 supply fee, $17.35 insurance fee, and $4 CAPS fee. Preregistration and books are required. Purchase books prior to the beginning of the course. For more information and a list of books, visit EMT Frequently Asked Questions. 80 hours. $254.85
Emergency Medical Technician
Registration fee exempt for qualified participants (must provide proof of affiliation)
Prerequisites:
- Completion of a Certified Background (www.certifiedbackground.com) DU14EMT account;
- Certificate of completion for DTCC’s Introduction to EMS course; and
- Career Readiness Certificate or college transcript documenting associate’s degree or higher.
If you have little or no medical experience, this is the right course to introduce you to emergency prehospital care. Upon completion of this course, you will be proficient in providing emergency care at the basic level. The schedule includes online course components along with weeknight and select Saturday and/or Sunday sessions from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with an hour for lunch. Registration is $175 unless exempt (must provide proof of affiliation). No exemptions are allowed for the additional $30 supply fee, $30 FISDAP fee, $30 materials fee, $6 CPR card fee, $17.35 insurance fee, and $4 CAPS fee, all of which are non-refundable. Registration and books are required prior to the beginning of the course. For more information please visit EMT Frequently Asked Question. 202 hours. $292.35. This course qualifies for the ConnectFunds Grants.
Registration fee exempt for qualified participants (must provide proof of affiliation)
This course bridges the EMR credential to the EMT credential. Students must have proof of completion of an EMR course within the last two years or hold a current EMR credential. Registration is $175 unless exempt (must provide proof of affiliation). No exemptions are allowed for the additional $30 supply fee, $30 FISDAP fee, $30 materials fee, $6 CPR card fee, $17.35 insurance fee, and $4 CAPS fee. Registration and books are required prior to the beginning of the course. For more information, visit EMT Frequently Asked Questions. 112 hours. $292.35
Registration fee exempt for qualified participants (must provide proof of affiliation)
This course will review the basic Three-lead Electrocardiograph (ECG). Topics will include the ECG itself, review the graph paper, rhythm recognition, and the normal conduction of the heart. ECG strips covered will include: Normal Sinus Rhythm; Bradycardia; Tachycardia; Junctional Rhythms; Ventricular Rhythms; Heart Blocks; and Asystole. Preregistration is mandatory. For more information, visit EMT Frequently Asked Questions. 9 hours. $65
Advanced EMT (Intermediate) Initial Provider Course
Registration fee exempt for qualified participants (must provide proof of affiliation)
Prerequisites:
- Education Requirements;
- Vaccination and medical exam requirement; and
- Completion of a Certified Background (www.certifiedbackground.com) DU14AEMT account.
This course follows the North Carolina curriculum and bridges the Emergency Medical Technician to Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate. Includes some Saturday and Sunday sessions which meet from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m and additional scheduled clinical and field experience hours. Registration is $175 unless exempt (must provide proof of affiliation). No exemptions are allowed for the additional $100 supply fee, $80 FISDAP fee, $25 uniform shirt fee, $17.35 insurance fee, and $4 CAPS fee. Registration and books are required prior to the beginning of the course.
For more information and a list of books, visit EMT Frequently Asked Questions. 306 hours. $401.35
Registration fee exempt for qualified participants (must provide proof of affiliation)
Prerequisites:
- Education Requirements;
- Vaccination and medical exam requirement; and
- Completion of a Certified Background (www.certifiedbackground.com) DU14PAR account.
This course follows the North Carolina curriculum and bridges the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training to the Paramedic, while allowing for students to optionally test for the Advanced EMT (EMT-Intermediate) credential after completion of the first semester. The Advanced EMT class has 176 hours of classroom instruction and a minimum of 130 hours of clinical/field instruction. The Paramedic class has 408 hours of classroom instruction and a minimum of 600 hours of clinical/field instruction. The class schedule includes some weekend meetings. Registration is $175.00 for each semester, unless exempt (must provide proof of affiliation each semester). No exemptions are allowed for the additional CAPS fee of $4.00 per semester, supply fee of $200.00, an $80.00 FISDAP account fee, a $25.00 uniform shirt fee, a $17.35 insurance fee, and a $5.00 ACLS card fee, all of which are non-refundable. Registration and books are required prior to the beginning of the course. For more information please visit a EMT Frequently Asked Questions. 1314 total hours. $864.35 total cost.
Registration fee exempt for qualified participants (must provide proof of affiliation)
This course is designed for upcoming Intermediate and Paramedic students or credentialed providers seeking continuing education. The objectives for this course satisfy the National Standard Curriculum and the NCOEMS objectives. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the fundamentals and the principles of anatomy and physiology. Prerequisites for this course are successful completion of the EMT Basic classroom portion and access to high-speed Internet. This course does not substitute for a one- or two-semester college level anatomy and physiology course required by many allied health professions. Preregistration is mandatory. For more information, visit Frequently Asked Question. 80 hours.
Registration fee exempt for qualified participants (must provide proof of affiliation)
This course follows the Department of Transportation national curriculum and bridges Emergency Medical Technician – Intermediate to Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic. This course includes 500 hours of classroom instruction, 150 hours of clinical instruction, and 350 hours of field internship. Schedule includes some Saturday and Sunday sessions, held at the Orange County Campus. Registration is $175 per semester for three semesters unless exempt (must provide proof of affiliation). No exemptions are allowed for the one-time $100 supply fee, $25 uniform shirt fee, $12 CAPS fee ($4 per semester), $5 ACLS fee, and $17.35 insurance fee. An $80 FISDAP fee can be waived with proof of an ALS FISDAP account. Preregistration and textbooks required. For more information and a list of prerequisites and books, visit EMT Frequently Asked Questions.
Registration fee exempt for qualified participants (must provide proof of affiliation)
This course is designed for basic emergency medical personnel who deal with toxicology emergencies. Upon completion students should be able to describe a basic assessment of patients with a toxicology induced status. Students will review the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, and possible antidotes. Preregistration is mandatory. For more information, visit EMT Frequently Asked Questions. 3 hours. $65