Emergency Medical Training Courses

Note: Fees are waived for active members of N.C. Fire or Rescue Agencies.

Call (252) 638-7248 or (252) 638-7368 to pre-register, or (252) 638-7370 (EMT Coordinator) or e-mail at EMT@cravencc.edu for further information.

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• MEDICAL RESPONDER - INITIAL; EMS3025: This course is designed to train individuals with the knowledge and skills to operate ambulances throughout the state. Students are instructed in Basic Life Support skills including the use of AED to assist Emergency Medical Technicians in the field. Skills developed are patient assessment, vital signs, airway management, CPR, splinting and hemorrhage control. This is an entry level course for state certification. This course follows the guidelines established by the N.C. Office of EMS. The curriculum for the Medical Responder program is the 1995 U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) First Responder Course National Standard Curriculum. Student prerequisites: High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate or successful completion of an entrance exam assessing basic reading comprehension skills at a minimum of the tenth grade level. Book required: Brady First Responder, A Skills Approach. Total hours: 72. Registration Fee of $65 may apply.

• EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - BASIC INITIAL(EMT-B); EMS 3044: This course is designed to train individuals to become Emergency Medical Technicians at the Basic level. This course teaches performing patient assessment, basic life support techniques including AED, airway management and CPR, hemorrhage control, oxygen administration, treating shock, bandaging/dressing, splinting, treating skull, spine and chest injuries, child-birthing, lifting/moving patients to medical facilities, treating exposure to cold/heat and basic life support for medical emergencies. This course follows the guidelines established by the NC Office of EMS. The curriculum for the EMT-Basic program is the 1995 US Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) EMT-Basic NSC. Student prerequisites: High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate or successful completion of an entrance exam assessing basic reading comprehension skills at a minimum at the tenth grade level. Book Required: AAOS Emergency Care 9th edition to include Workbook. Total Hours: 180 Didactic, 24 Clinical/Field Internship. Registration fee of $65 and $16 liability insurance fee may apply. Pre-registration is required due to limited seating. For additional information, call (22) 444-6013 for Havelock or (252) 638-7370 for New Bern.

• EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - BASIC TO PARAMEDIC - (EMT-P); EMS 3031: This course must follow the guidelines established by the N.C. Office of EMS. The curriculum for the EMT-Paramedic educational program shall be the 1998 Release of the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) EMT-Paramedic Course: National Standard Curriculum. Specific training areas include administration of eight different IV fluids, advanced airway management, cardiac monitoring including defibrillation, cardioversion, cardiac pacing and the administration of 46 different medications. This course must follow the guidelines established by the N.C. Office of EMS. Student pre-requisites: successful completion of an EMT-Basic course; high school diploma or general education development (GED); successful completion of an entrance exam assessing basic reading comprehension and English skills at a minimum at the post-secondary grade level; demonstration of math skills at a minimum at the high school grade level. Students will be allowed to "test-out" during this class at the EMT-Intermediate level only, if desired. Pre- or Co-requisite course EMS 3000 Anatomy and Physiology. Total hours: 1,076 with Didactic 436, Clinical 200, and Field Internship 440 hours.

• EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN INTERMEDIATE - INITIAL (EMT-I); EMS 3045: Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician is a prerequisite for this course, which details more advanced airway devices, intravenous lines, AED and some drug therapy, in accordance with local protocols. This course must follow the guidelines established by the NC Office of EMS. The curriculum for the EMT-I educational program shall be the 1998 United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) EMT-Paramedic Course: National Standard Curriculum. Student prerequisites: High school diploma or general education development (GED); successful completion of an entrance exam assessing basic reading comprehension skills at a minimum at the post-secondary grade level; successful completion of an EMT Basic course; and a current NC EMT certification prior to beginning the Clinical and Field Internship components. Book required: AAOS Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured, Intermediate Edition plus Workbook. Total hours: 256 with 160 Didactic, 48 Clinical, and 48 Field Internship hours.

• EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - INTERMEDIATE TO EMT -PARAMEDIC BRIDGE - (EMT-P); EMS 3030: This course is designed to develop knowledge and skills for the Advanced Emergency care of ill or injured persons. This course follows the National Department of Transportation Guidelines and is approved by the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services. Lecture, demonstrations, skills evaluation, and both Hospital and Field Precepting are the principal methods of instruction. Specific training areas include administration of eight different I.V. fluids, advanced airway management, cardiac monitoring including Defibrillation, Cardioversion, Cardiac Pacing, and the administration of 46 different medications. This course must follow the guidelines established by the NC Office of EMS. The curriculum for the EMT-I to EMT-P educational bridge program shall be the 1998 United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) EMT-Paramedic course: National Standard Curriculum. Student prerequisites: High school diploma or general education development (GED); successful completion of an entrance exam assessing basic reading comprehension and English skills at a minimum of the post-secondary grade level; demonstration of math skills at a minimum of the high school grade level; successful completion of an EMT-Basic and EMT-Intermediate course. Certification as an EMT-Intermediate is required prior to beginning the clinical or field internship component of this course. Total hours: 840 with Didactic 436, Clinical 152, and Field Internship 252 hours. Pre- or co-requisite course EMS 3000 Anatomy and Physiology. Next class schedule will be announced, when approved.

• BASIC ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY - EMS 3000: This course provides a basic study of the structure and function of the human body. The curriculum for Anatomy and Physiology course shall be the objectives from Appendix E of the 1998 Release of the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTRA) EMT-Paramedic: NSC. Topics include a basic study of the body systems, as well as an introduction to homeostasis, cells, tissues, nutrition, acid-base balance, and electrolytes. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the fundamental principles of anatomy and physiology. Total Hours: 80.

• ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (ACLS) - EMS 3048: This course follows the standard American Heart Association guidelines. It provides physicians, nurses, paramedics, and other health care providers with the information concerning advanced management of the cardiac patient. Total hours: 16. Must have a minimum of 15 students to start this class.

• BASIC TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT (BTLS) - EMS 3041: The Trauma Life Support Course is designed to increase the knowledge and skill level of the emergency medical technician in assessing and treating any trauma-related injury. Much of the material in this course is not covered in the initial EMT or EMT-I course. It is designed for the student to better recognize possible trauma injuries due to mechanism of injury, better assess the patient and more aggressively treat shock and trauma in general. Must have a minimum of 15 students to start this class.

• PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (PALS) - EMS 3046: The PALS course is designed to certify Emergency Medical Personnel in Pediatric Advanced Life Support through the American Heart Association. This course teaches the proper evaluation and treatment of a pediatric patient in cardiopulmonary arrest. Upon successful completion, the student will be awarded PALS certification from the American Heart Association. Pre-requisite: It is desirable but not required that an ALS certification be held. Must have a minimum of 15 students o start this class. Next class schedule will be announced, when approved.

EMT Instructors' Professional Development Online Classes

• Differentiated Instruction in the Classroom-Online: Join us on this journey through 10 practical Differentiated Instruction (DI) integration strategies! DI strategies will range from multiple intelligences (MI) to flexible grouping, cubing, WebQuests, I-Searches, tiering, anchoring activities and interest centers. Every lesson is packed with real-world examples that will help you put these strategies to use in your own classroom. This course is a must for today's teachers who often have to differentiate quickly and with a minimum of resources. DI is an excellent launch pad for ramping up your creative classroom, and with the tips in these lessons, you'll be reaching your diverse learners in no time flat. Monthly Start Dates. Contact Kim Zaccardelli at (252) 444-6013 or zaccardk@cravencc.edu.

• PowerPoint in the Classroom-Online: This course will help you create captivating and attention-grabbing classroom presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint. You'll learn basic PowerPoint skills such as creating slides, using templates, inserting text, changing background colors, creating WordArt titles and adding slide transitions. You'll also develop advanced skills such as inserting graphics, sound, and video, custom animations, timed transitions and hyperlinks. You'll be able to publish your presentation on a school Web site or even take your PowerPoint shows on the road. Using PowerPoint in the classroom addresses different learning styles, heightens student interest and engages learners. PowerPoint is a fun and motivational tool for teachers as well as students. This class will give you the knowledge you need to add appeal to any classroom subject! Monthly Start Dates. Contact Kim Zaccardelli at (252) 444-6013 or zaccardk@cravencc.edu.

• The Creative Classroom-Online: Learn how to use creativity to teach reading, writing, visual arts, performing arts, social studies, science, mathematics and physical and health education. Develop creative new approaches to field trips, learning labs, activities, exercises, assignments and evaluation methods. Think beyond the textbook and challenge your students by making your classroom a creative classroom! Monthly Start Dates. Contact Kim Zaccardelli at (252) 444-6013 or zaccardk@cravencc.edu.

• Leadership-Online: Leadership skills can help you gain the respect and admiration of others, while also allowing you to enjoy success in your career and more control over your destiny. Leadership skills can be learned and developed! Even if you don't hold a leadership position, this course will teach you how to use the principles of great leaders to achieve success in almost every aspect of your daily life. Monthly Start Dates. Contact Kim Zaccardelli at (252) 444-6013 or zaccardk@cravencc.edu.