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EMS Paramedic Certification

Nationally Accredited by:

caahep

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The 12-month EMT-Paramedic course prepares candidates for successful employment in the field of emergency medical services. This program provides intense classroom and laboratory experiences, as well as dynamic clinical and field experiences for the attainment of the skills and knowledge necessary for graduates to perform in the field of EMS.

Current Courses

UPCOMING COURSES

OCH Monroe Campus
2023-2024 Paramedic Program
August 2023 through July 2024 split into 3 terms broken down below.
Total Hours = 1,172
TermsDatesHours
Part A
2023 Fall
EMS-4400A-373W

No classes on:
09/04, 10/11, 11/20-11/26
8/14/23 – 12/13/23
Mon, Wed
8am – 5pm
Fridays
8am – 3pm
352 Class/Lab Hours
72 online hours
0 Clinical Hours
424 Total Hours
Part B
2024 Spring
01/05/24 – 05/06/24
Mon, Wed
8am – 5pm
Fridays
8am – 3pm
TBD
482 Total Hours
Part C
2024 Summer
05/27/24 – 7/25/24
Mon, Wed, Th
8am – 5pm
TBD
264 Total Hours

 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  • Watch the Mandatory Paramedic Information Session and submit the follow-up information Session Quiz (coming soon)
  • Possession of a valid and active North Carolina EMT Credential, NREMT, or other states EMS Credential.
  • 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
  • Score 70% or higher on the FISDAP Paramedic Entrance Exam.

CO-REQUISITES REQUIREMENTS

Must be completed in order to graduate from this course:

  1. 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)

OTHER REQUIRED MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES

  • Computer that meets the technical requirements for Canvas and My Brady Lab.
  • 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)
  • Textbook
    • e-Textbook code provided on the first day of class (included in fees)
  • Complio Background Check, Drug Screen, and Vacation 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.
  • Vaccination Checklist
    • All Vaccinations must be started before the first date of clinicals.
      Click here for the Vaccination Checklist

Contact Chris Floto with any required Materials and supplies questions cfloto@spcc.edu

Paramedic Information Session and Quiz

View the Paramedic Information Session video below.

 
Complete the Paramedic Information Session Quiz after viewing the video.

REGISTRATION STEPS

All paperwork must be turned in to the person listed under each section of the checklist.
Rhonda Weaver at rweaver@spcc.edu or in person at OCH Monroe, Mobile Unit 6, room 2809
Sam Bishop at tbishop@spcc.edu or in office at OCH Monroe, Braswell building, room 2209
 

Paramedic Checklist of all required steps in order available here:  Paramedic 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.

 

Costs

Paramedic Part A
*Class Registration Fee$180.00
Student Identification Card$10.00
ConEd Accident Insurance (per semester)$1.40
Professional Liability Insurance (per year 8/1 – 7/31)$13.00
EMS Lab Fee$200.00
Platinum Planner Software Fee$90.00
e-Textbook and Materials$230.00
EMS Testing$99.00
ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support$10.00
Digital Course Materilas$60.00
Uniform (2 Scrub Sets)$125.00
* Uniform (2 Polo’s, 1 Job Shirt)$140.00
Total Paid to the Business office: (estimate) $1,168.40

Paramedic Part B
*Class Registration Fee$180.00
ConEd Accident Insurance (per semester)$1.40
PALS: Pediatric Advanced Life Support$10.00
Total Paid to the Business office: (estimate) $191.40

Paramedic Part C
*Class Registration Fee$180.00
ConEd Accident Insurance (per semester)$1.40
Total Paid to the Business office: (estimate) $181.40

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

LOCATION

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

Campus Map

Paramedic
Renewal or Refresher

Upcoming Classes:

Paramedic Refresher
For students with a NREMT or State-issued Paramedic Certificate
that has expired or will expire before the class end date.
The expiration date cannot be more than 3 years prior to the end date of class.
Also for students with current State-issued Paramedic credentials interested in
NREMT certification who haven’t taken it before.
Registration is open
CourseRegistration StepsFees
Paramedic Refresher
EMS-4401A
134 Hours Total
10/05 – 11/17
118 Online Hours
11/18 & 11/19
8am – 5pm 16 hours
Mandatory In-person
Skills testing
Email your most recent NREMT or
State-issued Paramedic Certificate to
Rhonda Weaver at rweaver@spcc.edu
or stop by in person at OCH Monroe,
Mobile Unit 6, room 2809 for
your registration form. 
$180
Registration

Paramedic Renewal
For students that wish to Renew their unexpired NREMT or State-issued Paramedic Credential
Registration is open
CourseRegistration StepsFees
Paramedic Renewal
EMS-4401B
120 Hours Total
10/05 – 11/17
104 Online Hours
11/18 & 11/19
8am – 5pm 16 hours
Mandatory In-person
Skills testing
Email your current and valid NREMT or
State-issued Paramedic Certificate to
Rhonda Weaver at rweaver@spcc.edu
or stop by in person at OCH Monroe,
Mobile Unit 6, room 2809 for
your registration form. 
$180
Registration

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Rhonda Weaver – Public Safety Program Coordinator at 704-993-2407 or rweaver@spcc.edu
 for application /registration questions
Chris Floto – 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

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

Year201820192020
Attrition35%47%12.5%
Retention65%53%87.5%
Pass Rate100%100%100%
Positive Placement100%100%85.7%

2021 – No graduates during the 2021 reporting year.

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