Para-medicine & Emergency Medical Services
Para-medicine & Emergency Medical Services Pathways
This program prepares individuals to serve the public as EMTs and Paramedics. Students will learn the techniques needed to respond to health emergencies and help individuals in times of distress.
EMS Programs Checklist & Handbook
EMT/AEMT
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is designed for individuals interested in providing care to patients in the pre-hospital setting, and will prepare students for Paramedic level training. This program will provide the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for an entry-level EMT/AEMT and allow eligibility to sit for national and state testing for emergency medical technician and advanced emergency medical technician. The program meets or exceeds the required skills and knowledge as set forth by the NHTSAs office of EMS National EMS Education Standards and Instructional Guidelines.
EMT-PREREQUISITE CHECKLIST AEMT-Prerequisite Checklist EMT/AEMT STUDENT HANDBOOKFor all EMS Courses:
Please submit all Health Documents on the Prerequisite Checklist, and Background checks
to:
Certificates
- Certificate of Achievement- Emergency Medical Services
- Industry Certification Preparation Emergency Medical Services
Careers*:
*To view salary information please visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
Division: Workforce, Career & Technical Education
Program: EMS & Paramedicine
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
For certified EMTs, WNC offers training for career advancement. Students will learn to incorporate knowledge of basic and advanced emergency medical care for critically ill and emergent patients to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with acute out-of-hospital medical and traumatic emergencies.
Certifications
Careers*:
*To view salary information please visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
Division: Workforce, Career & Technical Education
Program: EMS & Paramedicine
Para-medicine
Students will develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for an entry-level paramedic and allow eligibility to sit for national and state testing for emergency medical technician, advanced emergency medical technician and paramedic. The program meets or exceeds the required skills and knowledge as set forth by the NHTSAs office of EMS National EMS Education Standards and Instructional Guidelines.
Certifications
Careers*:
*To view salary information please visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
Division: Workforce, Career & Technical Education
Program: EMS & Paramedicine
Program Contact Information:
Cindy Green, EMS / Fire Coordinator
cindy.green@wnc.edu