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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Continuing Education AEMT to Paramedic Bridge program is held in 2 parts, totaling approximately 800 hours and taking around 9 months to complete. 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.
Current Courses
Located in the Braswell building at OCH Campus in Monroe |
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| Terms | Dates | Classroom Hours | Clinical Weekends |
| Part A – EMS4303A-358W 23 Summer – 23 Fall 05/22/23 – 11/14/23 In person class = 248hrs Online Lectures = 64 hrs Clinicals = 108 hrs 420 Total Hours | T,W,Th | 6-10pm | Every weekend from 09/16 – 11/12 |
| Part B – EMS4303B-300W 2023 Fall – 24 Spring 11/17/23 – 02/29/24 380 Total Hours | T,W,Th | 6-10pm | TBD |
Upcoming Courses
Located in the Braswell building at OCH Campus in Monroe |
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| Terms | Dates | Classroom Hours | Clinical Weekends |
| Part A – EMS4303A-301W 23 Fall – 24 Spring 11/14/23 – 04/09/24 In person class and skills = 248hrs Online Lectures = 64 hrs Clinicals = 108 hrs 440 Total Hours | T,Th | 8am – 4:45pm | Every weekend from 01/27-03/24 Plus 04/16-04/07 |
| Part B – EMS4303B-302W 2024 Spring – 24 Summer 04/16/24 – 07/25/24 422 Total Hours | T,Th | 8am – 4:45pm | TBD |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Watch the Mandatory AEMT to Paramedic Bridge Information Session and submit the follow-up information Session Quiz (coming soon)
- 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
- unless completed SPCC AEMT course immediately prior to enrollment.
- Successful completion of college-level Math, or within the previous 12 months complete a written assessment placing the student into college-level Math
- unless completed SPCC AEMT course immediately prior to enrollment.
- Score 70% or higher on the FISDAP Paramedic Entrance Exam
- unless completed SPCC AEMT course immediately prior to enrollment.
CO-REQUISITES REQUIREMENTS
Must be completed in order to graduate from this course:
- Anatomy & Physiology (may be completed concurrently with AEMT to 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
REGISTRATION STEPS
EMS Application here: EMS Application
All paperwork from the AMT Checklist must be turned in to the appropriate person listed on the checklist. 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.
OTHER REQUIRED MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
- Computer that meets the technical requirements for Canvas and My Brady Lab.
- Chrome web browser
- Pop-ups must be enabled
- Cookies must be enabled
- JavaScript must be enabled
- Canvas Computer Requirements:
https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Basics-Guide/What-are-the-browser-and-computer-requirements-for-Instructure/ta-p/66
- My Brady Lab Computer Requirements https://mlm.pearson.com/northamerica/mybradylab/system-requirements/
- Chrome web browser
- Uniform
- Black or Dark Navy Pants with Black Belt. Uniform tops are provided on the first day of class.
- Note: Students sponsored by a public safety organization (Police, Fire, EMS) will wear their agency uniform.
- Black boots/shoes suitable for EMS
- Official SPCC Paramedic Student Identification Badge (available after registration confirmation – included in fees)
- Black or Dark Navy Pants with Black Belt. Uniform tops are provided on the first day of class.
- Textbook
- e-Textbook code provided on the first day of class (included in fees)
- Complio Background Check, Drug Screen, and Vaccination Tracking
- Students will set up their accounts with Complio on the first day of class. This will require the activation of your personal account which is $110.75 and for 24 months. (paid separately) If you already have an account it must be valid through the last day of class.
- My Clinical Exchange
- Students will set up their accounts with My Clinical Exchange on the first day of class. This will require the activation of your personal account which is $ and paid directly to them. If you already have an account it must be valid through the last day of class.
- Vaccination Checklist
- All Vaccinations must be started before the first date of clinicals.
Click here for the Vaccination Checklist
- All Vaccinations must be started before the first date of clinicals.
Contact Chris Floto with any required Materials and supplies questions cfloto@spcc.edu
Costs
*Class Registration Fee $180.00
Student Identification Card $10.00
ConEd Accident Insurance $1.40
Professional Liability Insurance $13.00
EMS Lab Fee $104.00
Platinum Planner Software Fee $90.00
e-Textbook / Materials $230.00
EMS Testing $99.00
ALS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support $10.00
PALS: Pediatric Advanced Life Support $10.00
Uniform (2 scrub sets) $125.00
* Uniform Shirts (2 Polos, 1 Job shirt) $140.00
Total Paid to the Business office: (estimate) $1,012.40
*Class Registration Fee $180.00
ConEd Accident Insurance $1.40
Professional Liability Insurance $13.00
Total Paid to the Business office: (estimate) $194.40
**Affiliated NC public safety department members may have
some fees waived or items provided by their sponsors.
OCH Campus, Building B: 4209 Old Charlotte Highway, Monroe, NC 28110
OCH Campus Map & Directions
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Sam Bishop – EMS Director at 704-290-5817 or tbishop@spcc.edu
for all other class questions
Testing Appointments: Testing Center 704-290-5841 testing@spcc.edu
Business Office for payments: 704-290-5849
ACCREDITATION
The EMT Education Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). For questions about the accreditation of the EMT Education Paramedic Program offered at South Piedmont Community College, contact CAAHEP and/or CoAEMSP:
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
25400 US Hwy 19 North, Suite 158
Clearwater, Florida 33763
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org
Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP)
8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
214-703-8445
(www.coaemsp.org)
The Commission on Accreditation and/or the Committee on Accreditation may be contacted if you have a concern that relates to the manner in which the EMT Education Paramedic Program complies with the Standards or follows established accreditation policies. To view complaint policies, click here for CAAHEP and here for CoAEMSP.
Outcomes Assessment
| Year | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attrition | 35% | 47% | 12.5% |
| Retention | 65% | 53% | 87.5% |
| Pass Rate | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Positive Placement | 100% | 100% | 85.7% |
2021 – No graduates during the 2021 reporting year.