General Information

Contact Information:

Program Coordinator: Michael Price, NREMT-P

• (mike.price@cpcc.edu)

EMS Education Faculty, Holly Burch

holly.burch@cpcc.edu

704-330-4164

Program Assistant: Andrea Mccain -Contact for EMT program information

• andrea.mccain@cpcc.edu
• 704-330-4109 (office)
• 704-330-4130 (Fax)

General Information
Program Information
Program Requirements
Application Procedure
Enrollment Procedure
Cost
Schedule Information
Textbook/Supply Information
Policies
Physical Form
Immunization Form

General Information:
The Emergency Medical Technician - Basic program may be completed in one semester. Satisfactory completion of this course will enable the student to sit for certifying examinations. This program is recognized by local employers.
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Program Information:
The Emergency Medical Technician - Basic program prepares individuals, through classroom instruction and clinical experience, to obtain employment as EMTs with "911" or "emergency" ambulance services. EMTs are also employed with Hospital Emergency Departments, non-emergency (convalescent) services, and private industry. This intense program covers a broad range of Pre-Hospital emergency situations affecting the entire age spectrum from pediatrics through geriatrics. Practical skills are learned through demonstration and hands-on practice. An ER rotation and ride a long with the county EMS agency complete the program.Beginning in the Spring of 2009 all students will be required to adhere to a class dress code consisting of a grey logo golf shirt and Navy EMT pants.
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Program Requirements:

1. High School Diploma OR GED
2. EITHER, Complete the Accuplacer exam for EMT (the scores from this test determine departmental permission) OR successful completion of previous college-level course work in math and english (unofficial transcripts) required; please fax to (704-330-4130) or email to andrea.mccain@cpcc.edu (Attention Andrea McCain).

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Application Procedure:

Submit unofficial college transcript OR Take the Accuplacer Exam, a basic reading and math exam.

Accuplacer Exam is available at the following locations:

Central Campus:

M-Th 8am - 6pm (last test administered at 4pm)

F 8am - 4:30pm (last test administered at 2pm)

Cato:

M-Th 8am - 5pm (last test administered at 3pm)

F 8am - 5pm (last test administered at 2pm)

Levine:

M, T, Th 8am - 6pm (last test administed at 4pm)

W 8am - 8pm (last test administered at 6pm)

F 8am - 5pm (last test administered at 2pm)

Merancas:  By Appointment Only

M-Th 8am - 5pm (last test administered at 3pm)

F 8am - 5pm (last test administered at 2 pm)

Hours are subject to change

There is no fee for the screening test.
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Enrollment Procedures:

You may register for the EMT - Basic program after you have recieved departmental permission (departmental permission is based on screening test scores or college transcripts).


Payments must be received and processed within two (2) business days of registration or you will be dropped automatically from the class, and you will need to re-register if seats are still available. This is a high-demand class; all sections fill early.

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Cost:

$175.00 EMT 7300 Tuition

$185.00 textok and workbook

$60.00 uniform ( Required)

$60.00 Physical Exam (Required)
$7.50 Liability Insurance (Required)
$5.50 Accident Insurance (Recommended)
$5.00 Tech Fee (Required)
$4.00 CAPS Fee* (Required)
$497.00 Total (NOTE: Prices are subject to change without notice)

The CAPS (College Access, Parking, and Security) fee provides the ability for appropriate security coverage on campuses.

Books, supplies, and medical exam/immunization fees are in addition to registration fees.

Textbook Information:

Textbook:

Emergency Care and Transport of the Sick and Injured 10th edition, Jones and Barlett publish

Emergency Care and Transport of the Sick and Injured workbook

TEXTBOOKS ARE THE ONLY SUPPLIES THAT SHOULD BE PURCHASED PRIOR TO CLASS. YOUR INSTRUCTOR WILL GIVE YOU MORE DETAILS WHEN YOU COME TO CLASS.

Supplies Information:

(Uniforms are Required)

Uniforms will consist of gray CPCC EMS program logo shirt and navy blue EMT pants. Uniforms will be ordered after the first day of class. Approximately $60.00
Stethoscope information will be given in class
CPR pocket mask (Item #LPL64184M; Matrx)
Watch that indicates "seconds"
Written proof of negative TB screening within the three (3) months prior to start of class
Medical physical exam completed within the twelve (12) months prior to start of class
RECOMMENDED - Hepatitis B vaccination (series of 3)

Note: All supplies are available at the college bookstores.except for uniforms. Uniform information will be given out during the first class meeting.
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Course Schedule - Click tab marked EMT Basic certification Course

Withdrawal Policy (Occupational Extension Classes):
- All tuition will be systematically refunded by the College for any class canceled by the College.
- 100% of tuition paid will be refunded by the College if the student officially withdraws from the class prior to the first day of the class.
- 75% of tuition paid will be refunded by the College if the student officially withdraws from the class on or after the first day of the class through the 10% point of the class.

Special Services Certifications:
Students who have a documented disability or who think they may have a learning problem may contact the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities in Terrell 219 or may call 704-330-6621. Instructors will provide the necessary accommodation upon advice of that office.
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NOTE: All prices and schedules are subject to change without notice.In order to participate in clinical education experiences at health care facilities, students may be required to submit results of a North Carolina state or National criminal background check at their own expense.