Emergency Medical Science - (C45340E)
This certificate is designed to prepare individuals to work as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). EMTs are often the first responders to any emergency, making split-second decisions that save people’s lives. Topics include preparatory, airway, patient assessment, medical emergencies, trauma, infants and children, and operations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve North Carolina State or National Registry EMT certification. Upon successful completion, a certificate will be awarded. Courses within the certificate may be applied toward an Associate in Applied Science degree in Emergency Medical Science.
Plan of Study
Required
Total Credit Hours: 14
Emergency Medical Science Program Costs
Emergency Medical Science program students should be prepared to incur additional expenses beyond college fees and tuition.
Outlined below are estimated expenses and are subject to change:
| Item |
First Year |
| Medical Exam |
$100 |
| *Drug Screening and Background Check |
$101 |
| Immunizations (include but not limited to Hep B, TB, Flu, childhood immunizations) |
$300 |
| Uniforms for Clinical and Lab |
$140 |
| Watch with second hand; military time preferred |
$25 |
Program Resources
Textbooks
FISDAP |
$1,000
|
| Student Accident Insurance |
$2 |
| Malpractice Insurance |
$16 |
| Card Fees (CPR, ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, & GEMS) |
$62 |
| Lab Fee |
$25 |
| Certification Exam: North Carolina Certification Exam (NCOEMS) |
$88 |
| Certification Exam: National Registry Certification Exam (NREMT) |
$152 |