EMT Basic Certification

The EMT Basic provides pre-hospital emergency medical care and is a vital part of the health care team.

Course Description

Students who successfully complete the course will be qualified to take the state or national certification test for Emergency Medical Technician Basic. Instructional time includes: ride-along hours, online lectures, class work, and hands-on lab skills necessary to provide emergency services agency or other specialized ambulance services. Successful students who pass the state or national certification test are prepared for immediate employment in emergency services and may choose to go on to complete the Advanced EMT or EMT Paramedic certification.

Current Courses – Fall 2023

Union County Fall 2023 EMT-Basic consists of: 144 in-person class hours, 48 on-line hours and 48 clinical hours = 240 hours total. No classes 09/04, 10/10, 10/11, 11/20-11/26 Registration status: Past Census Date
Term	Seated Dates and Times	Plus these Saturdays	Clinical shifts on these weekends:
’23 Fall Term EMS-4200A-371W Evening Class 08/15 – 12/12	Tues, Thur 6-10pm	09/23 8-5pm 10/07 8-5pm	11/11-11/12 11/18-11/19 12/02-12/03 12/09-12/10
’23 Fall Term EMS-4200A-398W Day Class 09/06 – 12/13	Mon, Wed, Fri 8am – Noon	09/23 8-5pm 10/07 8-5pm	11/11-11/12 11/18-11/19 12/02-12/03 12/09-12/10

Anson County Fall 2023 EMT-Basic consists of: 144 in-person class hours, 48 on-line hours and 48 clinical hours = 240 hours total.
Term	Dates	Plus these extended hours	Clinical shifts on these weekends:
Class cancelled

UPCOMING COURSES – Spring 2024

Union County Spring 2024 Co-Seats EMS-110 and EMS-4200A EMT-Basic consists of: 144 in-person class hours, 48 on-line hours and 48 clinical hours = 240 hours total. Registration Opens October 30th. Due to SPCC being closed for winter break December 16th – January 1st, application deadline is 12/15/2023 (unless you have a scheduled CASAS appointment after the deadline)
Term	Dates	Plus these Saturdays	Clinical shifts on these weekends:
’24 Spring 01/09/2024 – 05/02/2024	Tue, Thurs 6-10pm	TBD	TBD

Anson County Spring 2024 EMS-4200A EMT-Basic consists of: 144 in-person class hours, 48 on-line hours and 48 clinical hours = 240 hours total. Registration Opens October 30th. Due to SPCC being closed for winter break December 16th – January 1st, application deadline is 12/15/2023 (unless you have a scheduled CASAS appointment after the deadline)
Term	Dates	Plus these Saturdays	Clinical shifts on these weekends:
’24 Spring 01/08/24 – 05/06/24	Mon, Wed 6-10pm	TBD	TBD

UPCOMING COURSES – Summer 2024

Summer Term Co-Seats EMS-110 and EMS-4200A OCH Campus Union County EMT-Basic consists of: 144 in-person class hours, 48 on-line hours and 48 clinical hours = 240 hours total. Registration is not open
Term	Dates	Plus these Saturdays	Clinical shifts on these weekends:
’24 Summer Morning	TBD	TBD	TBD
’24 Summer Afternoon	TBD	TBD	TBD

Entry Requirements

Watch the Mandatory EMT Information Session and submit the EMT Information Session Quiz (available below)
Documentation proving completion of the EMT Emergency Services CASAS evaluation within 12 months assessing at a minimum score of 249. This test is offered through the SPCC Testing Center.
Must be 17 years of age on or before the official end date of the course.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
- If still in high school, contact Rhonda Weaver at rweaver@spcc.edu for additional instructions (not available for EMS110).

EMT Information Session

View the EMT – Basic Information Session video below.

Complete the EMT-Basic Information Session Quiz after viewing the video.
EMT Basic Information Session Quiz

Deciding Between EMS110 and EMS4200

Please review this flyer to assist with deciding between EMS110 and EMS4200.
Differences between EMS110 and EMS4200
The classes are 100% co-seated. There is no instructional difference between the classes.

Registration Steps

The EMT Checklist of all required steps in order is available here: EMT Checklist
EMS Application here: EMS Application

All paperwork from the EMT Checklist must be turned in to the Public Safety Program Coordinator Rhonda Weaver at rweaver@spcc.edu or in her office at OCH- Monroe, Mobile Unit 6, room 2809.

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.

Students applying for EMS-110 (Curriculum) must complete the above checklist as well as go through the admissions process as described here: Admissions Process
Please contact the Admissions Office – 704-290-5100 for Application status and admissions questions for EMS-110 admissions@spcc.edu

Other Student-Supplied Required Materials and Supplies

EMT Kit including a stethoscope, adult BP Cuff, Penlight, Trauma Sheers, Eye Protection, and a watch with a secondhand. You can order items for your kit online at sites like Amazon. You don’t need top-of-the-line items, but be sure to check reviews.
You can also order with a specialized link from MedTech at: https://shopmtproducts.com/spcc
Complio Background Check – 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 $38.00.
- Note: Students sponsored by a NC public safety organization (Fire or EMS) may have this requirement waived if their department has their background check on file.
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/
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 EMT Student Identification Badge (available after registration confirmation – included in fees)
Textbook
- e-Textbook code provided on the first day of class (included in fees)

Contact Chris Floto with any Uniform/Equipment questions cfloto@spcc.edu

Cost

EMS-4200 (Con-Ed)

EMS 4200 Con-Ed
**Class Registration Fee (Unless Fee Exempt)	$180.00
Student Identification Card	$10.00
ConEd Accident Insurance	$1.40
Professional Liability Insurance	$13.00
EMS Lab Fee	$96.00
e-Textbook/Materials	$105.00
**Uniform ( 1 Polo)	$40.00
**EVOS	$15.00
**AHA CPR Card	$15.00
Total Paid to the Business office: (estimate)	$475.40

**Affiliated NC public safety department members may have
some fees waived or items provided by their sponsors.

EMS-110 (Curriculum)

EMS 110 Curriculum *in-state
Curriculum Tuition (9 Credit Hours) *in-state	*$684.00
Student Identification Card and Parking (CAPS)	$15.00
ConEd Accident Insurance	$1.40
Student Activity Fee	$35.00
TASK Fee	$5.00
Professional Liability Insurance	$13.00
EMS Lab Fee	$96.00
e-Textbook/Materials	$105.00
Uniform ( 1 Polo)	$40.00
EVOS	$15.00
AHA CPR Card	$15.00
Total Paid to the Business office: (estimate)	$1,024.40

*Contact Rhonda Weaver for out-of-State Tuition charges

LOCATIONS

OCH Campus, Building B: 4209 Old Charlotte Highway, Monroe, NC 28110
OCH Campus Map & Directions

LLP Campus: 680 U.S. 74, Polkton, NC 28135
LLP Campus Map & Directions

For more information, contact:

Rhonda Weaver – Public Safety Program Coordinator at 704-993-2407 or rweaver@spcc.edu

for application /registration questions

Patti Freeman – Lead EMT Instructor at 704-290-5832 or pfreeman@spcc.edu

Chris Floto – EMS Lead Instructor at 704-993-2417 or cfloto@spcc.edu

for class schedule and required materials questions

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
Admissions Office – 704-290-5100 for EMS-110 Application status admissions@spcc.edu