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Emergency Medical Science

Learn to respond to medical emergencies and provide lifesaving care. Develop the ability to assess patients, deliver emergency treatment and work as an EMT or paramedic.

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Emergency Medical Science Pathways

The table shows an at-a-glance view of Central Piedmont’s offerings in this field. Find the option that matches your timeline, goals and interests, then select the pathway title to learn more.

Student Goals Education Prerequisite Campus Timeline to Completion Learning Format
Emergency Medical Science (A.A.S) Associate in Applied Science High School Diploma or Equivalent Central Campus Two Years Hybrid
Accelerated Career Training (ACT) Short-Term Training or Professional Certificate No Requirement Cato Campus, Central Campus, Harper Campus, Harris Campus, Merancas Campus 16 weeks or less Hybrid, In Person
Emergency Medical Science Certificate
Law, Fire Training and Public Safety - Short-Term Training Courses Short-Term Training or Professional Certificate Multiple Hybrid
Dual Enrollment Certificate No Requirement Multiple Two or More Academic Years Hybrid
  • Emergency Medical Science (A.A.S)
    Student Goals: Associate Degree
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Central Campus
    Timeline to Completion: Two Years
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • Accelerated Career Training (ACT)
    Student Goals: Short-Term Training or Professional Certificates
    Education Prerequisite: No Requirement
    Campus: Cato Campus, Central Campus, Harper Campus, Harris Campus, Merancas Campus
    Timeline to Completion: 16 weeks or less
    Learning Format: Hybrid, In Person
  • Emergency Medical Science
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite:
    Campus:
    Timeline to Completion:
    Learning Format:
  • Law, Fire Training and Public Safety - Short-Term Training Courses
    Student Goals: Short-Term Training or Professional Certificate
    Education Prerequisite:
    Campus: Multiple
    Timeline to Completion:
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • Dual Enrollment
    Student Goals:
    Education Prerequisite: No Requirement
    Campus: Multiple
    Timeline to Completion: Two or More Academic Years
    Learning Format: Hybrid
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If you're not sure which pathway is right for you, a Navigator can help you decide. Navigators are your personal guides to Central Piedmont. They support you every step of the way – from your first question to finding your program, submitting your application and beyond.
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