Program Introduction
The Emergency Medical Science –A45340program is excited to offer a comprehensive range of EMS courses. Whether you’re a potential student seeking initial certification or an EMS professional looking to expand your knowledge and skills, our programs are designed to meet your needs.
Flexibility is a cornerstone of our EMS Program. We offer classes in various formats allowing you to choose a course with the learning environment that suits you best, making education accessible and convenient.
Continuing Education is a key component of our EMS Program, ensuring that rescue squads, ambulance services, fire departments, law enforcement agencies, and all EMS-certified individuals have access to ongoing learning opportunities. For those seeking re-certification we offer dedicated classes throughout each semester to renew your certificates and keep your skills up to date.
Paramedic
- Proof of successful college-level Math and English Skills or qualifying Placement Scores(additional information about placement testing may be provided upon request)
- Current EMT, AEMT, or EMT-I Certification
- Current AHA BLS Card
- High School Diploma or transcripts, High School Equivalency Certificate, or College Transcript that includes successful completion of a college-level English course
- Current Goverment-Issued ID
- Proof of successful completion of an Anatomy and Physiology class at a regionally accredited or CoAEMSP-accredited institution within the last five years. For Paramedic classes in 2024, this proof may be submitted before week 20 of the class. In 2025, this proof will be a prerequisite. Register for Anatomy & Physiology
| ITEM | COST |
|---|---|
| Registration | $380 |
| Liability and Accident Insurance | $18 |
| Lab Fee | $100 |
| Drug Screen/Background Check | $100 |
| Uniform Shirt | $40 |
| Ebook/Electronic Learning Platform | $660 |
| Platinum Education/EMS Testing | $200 |
| TOTAL ESTIMATED COST | $1400 |
Lenoir Community College currently has clinical education agreements in North Carolina, Georgia, South Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky, and Vermont. All clinical agreements are subject to change. All students can complete clinical rotations in NC or in one of the states listed provided that the student maintains a certification with authorization to function in that state.
Our program maintains numerous clinical partners across our agreement areas. Unfortunately, due to the fluid nature of the healthcare industry, we are unable to provide a complete listing of available clinical sites prior to the time students are placed for clinical rotations. The clinical education team works diligently with each student to secure placement as close to their home area as possible.
Courses are expected to begin in February, May, July, and September.
In addition to module-based online didactic course work, the Paramedic course includes 36 onsite skill lab sessions, 300 hours of Clinical and Field Experience, and 200 hours of Clinical Education Field Internship. The course is scheduled over a 55 week period that includes 3 weeks of holiday breaks.
Emergency Medical Technician
- High School Diploma or transcripts, High School Equivalency Certificate, or College Transcript that includes successful completion of a college-level English course
- Current Government-Issued ID
| ITEM | COST |
|---|---|
| Registration | $180 |
| Liability and Accident Insurance | $18 |
| Lab Fee | $100 |
| Drug Screen/Background Check | $100 |
| Uniform Shirt | $40 |
| Books/EMS Testing/Platinum Planner | $325 |
| Specialty Course Card Fees | $6 |
| TOTAL ESTIMATED COST | $800 |
Our program maintains numerous clinical partners across our agreement areas. Unfortunately, due to the fluid nature of the healthcare industry, we are unable to provide a complete listing of available clinical sites prior to the time students are placed for clinical rotations. The clinical education team works diligently with each student to secure placement as close to their home area as possible.
Courses are expected to begin in January, March, June, August, and October.
In addition to online didactic course work, the EMT course includes 5 weekend onsite skill lab sessions,and a minimum of 48 hours Clinical Education. The course is scheduled over a 16 week period. The weekend onsite skill lab sessions are held from Friday through Sunday from 0900-1600.
Emergency Medical Responder
- High School Diploma or transcripts, High School Equivalency Certificate, or successful completion of a qualifying placement exam assessing basic reading comprehension skills at a minimum at the tenth-grade level
- Current Government-Issued ID
- 17 years of age on or before the official end date of the course
| ITEM | COST |
|---|---|
| Registration | $180 |
| Lab Fee | $100 |
| Books/EMS Testing | $200 |
| Specialty Course Card Fee | $6 |
| TOTAL ESTIMATED COST | $500 |
Advanced EMT
- Proof of successful college-level Math and English Skills or qualifying Placement Scores(additional information about placement testing may be provided upon request)
- AEMT Entry Assessment and Reading Level Assessment from EMS Testing
- Current EMT Certification
- Current AHA BLS Card
- High School Diploma or transcripts, High School Equivalency Certificate, or College Transcript that includes successful completion of a college-level English course
- Current Government-Issued ID
| ITEM | COST |
|---|---|
| Registration | $180 |
| Liability and Accident Insurance | $18 |
| Lab Fee | $100 |
| Drug Screen/Background Check | $100 |
| Uniform Shirt | $40 |
| Ebook/Electronic Learning Platform | $225 |
| Platinum Education/EMS Testing | $225 |
| TOTAL ESTIMATED COST | $888 |
Lenoir Community College currently has clinical education agreements in North Carolina, Georgia, South Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky, and Vermont. All clinical agreements are subject to change. All students can complete clinical rotations in NC or in one of the states listed provided that the student maintains a certification with authorization to function in that state.
Our program maintains numerous clinical partners across our agreement areas. Unfortunately, due to the fluid nature of the healthcare industry, we are unable to provide a complete listing of available clinical sites prior to the time students are placed for clinical rotations. The clinical education team works diligently with each student to secure placement as close to their home area as possible.
No classes available at this time.
In addition to online didactic course work, the AEMT course includes 3 interactive online Collaborative sessions, 4 weekend onsite skill lab sessions, and a minimum of 96 hours Clinical Education. The course is scheduled over a 22 week period. The weekend onsite skill lab sessions are held from Friday through Sunday from 0900-1600.
Specialty Courses
North Carolina residents may be eligible for scholarships that support your training. Complete the Workforce Development and Continuing Education Scholarship form to apply. A separate form must be submitted for each selected class. In order to best serve you, please submit this information at least 30 days prior to the start of your course.