Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Courses

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These courses follow the guidelines established by the NC Office of EMS.

The curriculum for the courses follows the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) National Standard Curriculum


EMT Fee Waiver Notice

NOTE: EMT Fee Waiver Notice - All active members of NC Fire or Rescue agencies requesting a fee waiver must present an affiliation letter signed by his or her captain or chief on the 1st (first) night of class.

EMT - Course Descriptions

MEDICAL RESPONDER - INITIAL: EMS3025

This 72-hour program was developed in accordance with the NCOEMS policies and guidelines. 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.  Total hours: 72. Registration fee of $175 and $16 liability insurance fee may apply.

Student Prerequisites: High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)

Book Required: TBA

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - BASIC INITIAL (EMT-B): EMS 3044

This 203-hour program was developed in accordance with the NCOEMS policies and guidelines. This course is designed to train individuals for a career in Emergency Medical Services. The course outline is regulated by the N.C. Office of Emergency Management. In addition to the 180 hours of classroom work, each participant in this class will be required to participate in32 hours of ride along time with an ambulance service provider in Craven County. 

Student Prerequisites: High school diploma or general education development (GED)

Book Required: TBA

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN INTERMEDIATE - INITIAL (EMT-I): EMS 3045

This 256- hour program was developed in accordance with the NCOEMS policies and guidelines, which details more advanced airway devices, intravenous lines, AED and some drug therapy, in accordance with local protocols. Total hours: 256 with 160 Didactic, 48 Clinical, and 48 Field Internship hours.  Registration fee of $175 and $16 liability insurance fee may apply.

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: TBA

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - BASIC TO PARAMEDIC  (EMT-P): EMS 3031

This 1076-hour program was developed in accordance with the NCOEMS policies and guidelines. 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. Total hours: 1,076 with Didactic 436, Clinical 200, and Field Internship 440 hours.  Registration fee of $175 and $16 liability insurance fee may apply.

Student Pre/Co-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. EMS 3000 Anatomy and Physiology course

Book Required: TBA

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - INTERMEDIATE TO EMT -PARAMEDIC BRIDGE (EMT-P): EMS 3030

This 840-hour program was developed in accordance with the NCOEMS policies and guidelines. 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.  Total hours: 840 with Didactic 436, Clinical 152, and Field Internship 252 hours.  Registration fee of $175 and $16 liability insurance fee may apply.

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.  EMS 3000 Anatomy and Physiology course.

Book Required: TBA

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.

Book Required: TBA

ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (ACLS): EMS 3048

The ACLS course is designed to certify Emergency Medical Personnel in Advanced Cardiac Life Support  through the American Heart Association.  It provides physicians, nurses, paramedics, and other health care providers with the information concerning advanced management of the cardiac patient.

Book Required: TBA

Some of the hours for these courses may be increased due to the size of class.


MEDICAL RESPONDER – MR REFRESHER: EMS3066

This  60-hour program was developed in accordance with the NCOEMS policies and guidelines. The course outline is regulated by the N.C. Office of Emergency Management.   Class room participation to include all topics required for recertification.  Technical Scope of Practice and Written exam with be required to complete the course.

Student Prerequisites:  Current Medical Responder Certification requiredHigh School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - BASIC REFRESHER (EMT-B): EMS 3075

This 72 hour program was developed in accordance with the NCOEMS policies and guidelines.  The course outline is regulated by the N.C. Office of Emergency Management.   Class room participation to include all topics required for recertification.  Technical Scope of Practice and Written exam with be required to complete the course.

Student Prerequisites: Current EMT-B CertificationHigh school diploma or general education development (GED)

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN INTERMEDIATE –INTERMEDIATE REFRESHER (EMT-I): EMS 3067

This 86  hour program was developed in accordance with the NCOEMS policies and guidelines,  The course outline is regulated by the N.C. Office of Emergency Management.   Class room participation to include all topics required for recertification.  Technical Scope of Practice and Written exam with be required to complete the course.

Student Prerequisites: Current EMT-I Certification 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.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN – PARAMEDIC REFRESHER (EMT-P): EMS 3077

This 86 hour program was developed in accordance with the NCOEMS policies and guidelines.  The course outline is regulated by the N.C. Office of Emergency Management.   Class room participation to include all topics required for recertification.  Technical Scope of Practice and Written exam with be required to complete the course.

Student Prerequisites: Current EMT - Paramedic Certification Required.  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.

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY FOR EMS: EMS 3000

This  92 hour program was developed in accordance with the NCOEMS policies and guidelines. The course outline is regulated by the N.C. Office of Emergency Management.   This course is a prerequisite to the Paramedic program.  This course provides a basic study of the structure and function of the human body.

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Course Listing (Currently Available)

EMT - Basic


This 200-hour program was developed in accordance with the NCOEMS policies and guidelines. This course is designed to train individuals for a career in Emergency Medical Services. The course outline is regulated by the N.C. Office of Emergency Management. In addition to the 180 hours of classroom work, each participant in this class will be required to participate in 32 hours of ride along time with an ambulance service provider in Craven County.  Textbook: Brady’s Emergency Medical Care 12-Edition. ISBN-13: 978-0-13-282441-5.

EMT-Basic-Havelock (HV) - (Evening)

July 9th - November 10th M/W 6-10 p.m. New Bern $175+$16 Section# 22877
  Sa 8 - 5 p.m.
Once a month
Room# Redd 115    

EMT-Basic-New Bern (NB) (Evening)

July 9th - November 10th M/W 6-10 p.m. New Bern $175+$16 Section# 22878
  Sa 8-5p.m.
Once a month
Room# Barker A200    

EMT-Basic-Vanceboro Rescue (Evening)

March 27th - July 15th T/TH 6-10 p.m. Vanceboro $175+16 Section# 22876
  Sa 8-5 p.m.
Once a month
Room# Training Room    

EMT-Intermediate

This 306 hour program was developed in accordance with the NCOEMS policies and guidelines, which details more advanced airway devices, intravenous lines, AED and some drug therapy, in accordance with local protocols. Total hours: 306 with 206 Didactic, 50 Clinical, and 50 Field Internship hours. Registration fee of $175 and $16 liability insurance fee may apply. Textbook: Brady’s Intermediate Emergency Care.  ISBN#0-13-113607-0


EMT-Intermediate-New Bern (NB) (Evening)

June 12th - November 6th T/TH 6-10 p.m. New Bern $175+$16 Section# 22880
  Sa 8-5p.m.
Once a month
Room# TBA    

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY FOR EMS: EMS 3000 Online PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
This 12 week course ONLINE!!! Program was developed in accordance with the NCOEMS policies and guidelines. The course outline is regulated by the N.C. Office of Emergency Management.   This course is a prerequisite to the Paramedic program.  This course provides a basic study of the structure and function of the human body.   Brady’s Anatomy & Physiology for Emergency Care, 2nd Edition ISBN: 0132342987

June 1st - Aug 18th Online 12 week course   $175 Section# 22881

ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (ACLS) /PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (PALS) Recertification Weekend:
The ACLS/PALS recertification courses are designed to certify Emergency Medical Personnel in Advanced Cardiac Life Support/Pediatric Advanced Life Support through the American Heart Association.   Current text book should be obtained and pre-test be completed before class begins.

June 9th ACLS S 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. New Bern
Room# Barker A200
$65+$3 Card Fee Section#22883

June 10th PALS SU 8:00am-5:00pm New Bern
Room# Barker A200
$65+$3 Card Fee Section#22884

PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (PALS): Initial Certification
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.  Current text book should be obtained and pre-test be completed before class begins.

July 14th - July 15th S/SU 8:00am-5:00pm New Bern
Room# Barker A200
$65+$3 Card Fee Section#22885-

ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (ACLS):  Initial Certification:
The ACLS course is designed to certify Emergency Medical Personnel in Advanced Cardiac Life Support through the American Heart Association.  It provides physicians, nurses, paramedics, and other health care providers with the information concerning advanced management of the cardiac patient.  Current text book should be obtained and pre-test be completed before class begins.

Aug 4th - 5th S/SU 8:00am-5:00 New Bern
Room# Barker A200
$65+$3 Card Fee Section# 22886

MONTHLY CONTINUING EDUCATION

Month Date Topic Location
April 5 Airway Mgmt. /Allergic Reaction Vanceboro
  10 Airway Mgmt. /Allergic Reaction CCC
  17 Airway Mgmt. /Allergic Reaction Jasper
  26 Airway Mgmt. /Allergic Reaction Havelock
May 3 General Pharmacology/IV Therapy Vanceboro
  8 General Pharmacology/IV Therapy CCC
  15 General Pharmacology/IV Therapy Cove City
  26 General Pharmacology/IV Therapy Havelock
June 7 MCI/Rescue Scene Management Vanceboro
  12 MCI/Rescue Scene Management CCC
  19 MCI/Rescue Scene Management Ft. Barnwell
  28 MCI/Rescue Scene Management Havelock
July 5 Communications/Documentation Vanceboro
  10 Pt. Assessment CCC
  17 Communications/Documentation Jasper
  26 Pt. Assessment Havelock
August 2 ALS Skills Testing/TSOP Vanceboro
  7 BLS Skills Testing/TSOP CCC
  14 ALS Skills Testing/TSOP Cove City
  23 BLS Skills Testing/TSOP Havelock
September 6 Cardiovascular Emergencies Vanceboro
  11 Cardiovascular Emergencies CCC
  18 Cardiovascular Emergencies Ft. Barnwell
  27 Cardiovascular Emergencies Havelock
October 4 Altered Mental Status Vanceboro
  9 Poisoning and Overdose CCC
  16 Altered Mental Status Jasper
  25 Poisoning and Overdose Havelock
November 1 OBGYN/Birth/Pediatrics Vanceboro
  6 OBGYN/Birth/Pediatrics CCC
  13 OBGYN/Birth/Pediatrics Cove City
  29 OBGYN/Birth/Pediatrics Havelock
December 6 CVA/Traumatic Brain Injury Vanceboro
  11 CVA/Traumatic Brain Injury CCC
  18 CVA/Traumatic Brain Injury Ft. Barnwell
  27 CVA/Traumatic Brain Injury Havelock

Pre-registration is required and class size is limited. Please call (252) 638-7248 or (252) 638-7368 to pre-register.


BLS for Health Care Providers (AHA) - CPR & AED

BLS for Health Care Providers (AHA) - CPR & AED is scheduled for the last Friday of every month. Eight student maximum per class.  Pre registration is required. Once registered, please see the EMS Coordinator to pick up your books.  Books must be picked up 1 week prior to class starting.

  • June 29th
  • July 27th
  • Aug 31st
  • Sept 28th
  • October 26th
  • November 30th
  • December 28th

Registration Information

Steps to register for an EMT course.

  1. Review EMT Course Listing (Currently Available) courses.
  2. Complete the Student Registration Form - Workforce Development / Continuing Education - (ConEd)
  3. Deliver your completed Registration Form to the Workforce Development/ Continuing Education (ConEd) Office.

NOTE: For additional registration information, select Registration.

Instructor Information

NC Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) information: http://www.ncdhhs.gov/dhsr/ems/ems.htm

Select EMS Instructor Application with Instructions to view/download the EMS Instructor Application with Instructions information.

Online Offerings

The following courses qualify for EMT Instructors' Professional Development via ed2go:

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  • Differentiated Instruction in the Classroom-Online
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  • The Creative Classroom-Online
  • Leadership-Online

Contact Information:

Jon Stephens EMS Coordinator/Instructor
Phone: 252-672-4698
Fax: 252-672-4699
E-mail: stephensj@cravencc.edu

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