ADVANCED EMT – INITIAL
This course is the first of three parts required for the Continuing Education Initial Paramedic program. This course covers the preparatory, airway, and medical units of the Initial Paramedic program. Students will complete online interactive lectures, classroom-focused lectures, and individual skill labs. Upon completion of all parts, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and affective behavior of a competent entry-level AEMT. Students will then be eligible to test for North Carolina AEMT certification and National Registry AEMT. Completion of all courses does not constitute a license to practice. Course content is based upon the 2021 National EMS Education Standard in conjunction with the State of North Carolina approved EMS protocols, policies, procedures, skills, and medicine formulary.
COURSES
| Term | Dates | Times | Clinical Weekends 12 hour shifts | Location |
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= 307 hours total. No Classes 2/14, 3/7, 3/8, 3/9 Mandatory Orientation 12/08/2022 6:00pm OCH Braswell room 2503 |
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| ’23 Spring Term Union night Class 01/10/23 – 5/04/23 | Tue, Wed, Thurs | 6-10 pm | 3/4 – 3/5 3/11 – 3/12 3/18 – 3/19 3/25 – 3/26 4/1 – 4/2 4/15 – 4/16 4/22 – 4/23 4/29 – 4/30 | Monroe Campus Union County |
| ’24 Spring Term Union night Class | TBD | 6-10 pm | TBD | Monroe Campus Union County |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
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- Possession of a valid driver’s license
- Must be 18+ prior to the start date of clinicals
- Possession of a valid and active EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) Credential before the start date of clinicals.
- High School Diploma or Equivalency
- Successful completion of college-level English, or within the previous 12 months complete a written assessment placing the student into college-level English
- Successful completion of college-level Math, or within the previous 12 months complete a written assessment placing the student into college-level Math
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Attend Mandatory Orientation
REGISTRATION STEPS
AEMT Checklist of all required steps in order available here: Advanced EMT Checklist
EMS Application here: EMS Application
Do not send links to documents. All signatures must be “live signatures” (meaning not typed) Registration forms are not provided until all documentation has been submitted. Registrations are conducted on a first-come, first-served basis of completed steps listed in the checklist. We cannot reserve or save seats for anyone.
- Stethoscope and a watch with a second hand.
- Black pants (suitable for EMS work), Black Belt, and Black Boots (suitable for EMS work). Uniform shirts are provided on the first day of class.
- Official SPCC ALS Student Identification Badge (available after registration)
- Computer laptop, tablet, or iPad with WiFi capable of meeting technical requirements to run required software.
- EMS Vaccination Checklist for immunizations that must be completed before the start date of clinicals is available here: Vaccination Checklist
TEXTBOOKs
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Advanced EMT: A Clinical Reasoning Approach — MyLab BRADY with Pearson eText
ISBN-13: 9780134569451 Included in the student fees.
*Affiliates of a North Carolina Fire, Rescue, or EMS agency may be eligible for the Class Registration Fee Exemption.
| Class Registration Fee (Unless Fee Exempt)* | $180.00 |
| ConEd Accident Insurance | $1.40 |
| Student Technology Fee | $48.00 |
| Student Identification Card | $10.00 |
| Professional Liability Insurance | $13.00 |
| EMS Lab Fee | $100.00 |
| FISDAP Testing Software Fee | $105.00 |
| Platinum Planner Software Fee | $56.50 |
| PHTLS: Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support | $20.00 |
| PEARS: Ped Emer. Assess., Recognition, & Stabilization | $25.00 |
| EMS KIT Fee | $75.00 |
| Uniform ( 2 T-shirts, 1 Polo) | $85.00 |
| Total Paid to Business office: | $718.90 |
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ADDITIONAL COSTS
| Complio Background Check | $55.00 |
| Complio Drug Screen | $55.00 |
| My Clinical Exchange | $35.00 |
| Total Additional Costs Paid Separately: | $145.00 |
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Total Costs Combined: (estimate) $863.90
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Continuing Education AEMT to Paramedic bridge program is held over two semesters. Students will complete online interactive lectures, classroom focused lectures, and individual skill labs, clinical, and field internships. Upon completion of both parts, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and affective behavior of a competent entry-level Paramedic. Students will then be eligible to test for North Carolina Paramedic certification and National Registry Paramedic. Course content is based upon the 2021 National EMS Education Standard in conjunction with the State of North Carolina approved EMS protocols, policies, procedures, skills, and medicine formulary.
UPCOMING COURSES
| Terms | Dates | Classroom Hours | Clinical Weekends | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A 2023 Summer 05/22/23 – 7/19/2023 | T,W,Th | 6-10pm | 6/02 – 6/04 6/09 – 6/11 6/16 – 6/18 6/23 – 6/24 6/30 – 7/02 7/07 – 7/09 7/14 – 7/16 | OCH Campus (Union County) |
| Part B 2023 Fall | TBD | TBD | OCH Campus (Union County) | |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
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- Possession of a valid driver’s license
- Possession of a valid and active AEMT (Advanced Emergency Medical Technician) Credential
unless completed SPCC AEMT course immediately prior to enrollment. - High School Diploma or Equivalency
- Successful completion of college-level English, or within the previous 12 months complete a written assessment placing the student into college-level English
- Successful completion of college-level Math, or within the previous 12 months complete a written assessment placing the student into college-level Math
- Successful completion of Anatomy & Physiology
BIO-163: Basic Anatomy and Physiology
or
BIO-168 & 169: Anatomy & Physiology I & II (recommended if going into nursing)
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- Score 70% or higher on the FISDAP Paramedic Entrance Exam
- Must be completed before the start date of clinicals.
- Anatomy & Physiology (may be completed concurrently with Paramedic coursework)
- BIO-163: Basic Anatomy and Physiology
or - BIO-168 & 169: Anatomy & Physiology I & II (recommended if going into nursing)
- BIO-163: Basic Anatomy and Physiology
or in person at OCH- Monroe, Mobile Unit 6, room 2809.
AEMT to Paramedic Bridge checklist of all required steps in order is available here: (TBD)
EMS Application here: EMS Application
Do not send links to documents. Registration forms are not provided until all documentation has been submitted. Registrations are conducted on a first-come, first-served basis of completed steps listed in the checklist. We cannot reserve or save seats.
- Stethoscope and a watch with a second hand.
- Black pants (suitable for EMS work), Black Belt, and Black Boots (suitable for EMS work). Uniform shirts are provided on the first day of class.
- Official SPCC ALS Student Identification Badge (available after registration)
- Computer laptop, tablet, or iPad with WiFi capable of meeting technical requirements to run required software.
- EMS Vaccination Checklist for immunizations that must be completed before the start date of clinicals is available here: Vaccination Checklist
TEXTBOOKS
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Nancy Caroline’s Emergency Care in the Streets Premier Digital Package, Ninth Edition
ISBN: 9781284256833
http://www.jblearning.com/cart/Default.aspx?bc=25683-3&ref=psg&coupon=SPCC -
Pharmacology for the Prehospital Professional, Second Edition
ISBN: 9781284041460http://www.jblearning.com/cart/Default.aspx?bc=04146-0&coupon=SOPIEDMONT
Costs
*Affiliates of a North Carolina Fire, Rescue, or EMS agency may be eligible for the Class Registration Fee Exemption.
Class Registration Fee (Unless Fee Exempt)* $180.00
ConEd Accident Insurance $1.40
Student Technology Fee TBD
Student Identification Card $10.00
Professional Liability Insurance $13.00
EMS Lab Fee TBD
FISDAP Testing Software Fee TBD
Platinum Planner Software Fee TBD
PHTLS: Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support TBD
PEARS: Ped Emer. Assess., Recognition, & Stabilization TBD
EMS KIT Fee TBD
Uniform ( 2 T-shirts, 1 Polo) TBD
Total Paid to Business office: TBD
ADDITIONAL COSTS
Complio Background Check $55.00
Complio Drug Screen $55.00
My Clinical Exchange $35.00
Total Additional Costs Paid Separately: $145.00
Total Costs Combined: (estimate) TBD
OCH Campus, Building B: 4209 Old Charlotte Highway, Monroe, NC 28110
OCH Campus Map & Directions
For more information, contact:
Testing Appointments: Testing Center 704-290-5841 testing@spcc.edu
Business Office for payments: 704-290-5849