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EMS Important Information

All EMS courses require proof of a high school diploma, GED, or college transcript and that a copy of the student’s high school diploma, GED be kept on file. Wilson Community College recognizes high school diplomas from regionally accredited schools, private high schools or home schools registered with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Wilson Community College will also accept high school diplomas from correspondence schools that are accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) and/or a regional accrediting agency, such as the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

 

Student Fees

Fees listed include registration, student technology ($5.00) and student security ($12.00). There are NO fee waivers for student technology and student security fees.

 

EMS Courses

*Pre-registration required three days prior to class for all Emergency Medical Services courses.

EMT - Basic

Trains individuals to become emergency medical personnel. Teaches performing patient assessments, basic life support techniques, including AED, airway management and CPR, hemorrhage control, 02 administration, treating shock, bandaging/dressing, splinting, treating skull, spine and chest injuries, childbirthing, lifting/moving patients to medical facilities, treating exposure to cold/heat, and basic lift support for medical emergencies. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age; bring a copy of your high school diploma or GED to the first class session; Hepatitis vaccine. Textbook required: Emergency Care, 11th edition. Will include some Saturday classes.

Tuesdays and Thursdays • 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. • August 3 - December 16
Saturdays • 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. • Dates TBA
Location: Police Academy • $175 Fee • Instructor: Staff • Section Number: 13363

EMT - Basic (Hybrid)

August 16 - November 8
Room G-124c • $175 Fee • Instructor: Leon Smith • Section Number: 13530
Orientation Aug. 16, 2010 in G-124c; classroom dates Sept. 11 and 12; Oct. 9 and 16, and Nov. 6 and 7.

EMT - Paramedic (Section A)

Designed to develop knowledge and skills for the advanced emergency care of ill or injured persons. This course follows the National Department of Transportation’s guidelines and is approved by the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services. Lectures, demonstrations, skills evaluation, and both hospital and field precepting are the principal methods of instruction. Specific training areas include administration of different IV fluids, advanced airway management, cardiac monitoring including defibrillation, cardio version, cardiac pacing, and the administration of different medications. Pre-requisites: Successful completion of an EMT-Basic course and State-certified as an EMT-B prior to starting the field and hospital internship component of this course; successfully completed an Anatomy and Physiology course, and pass the college-level entrance exam (Compass or Asset). Entrance in this course is by application only and these must be submitted at least one week prior to the class begin date. Application will include all requirements, costs, etc., and are available in Building B, Room 105.

Tuesdays • 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. • August 17 - December 14
Room G-119 • $192 Fee • Instructor: Staff • Section Number: 13542

Thursdays • 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. • August 19 - December 16
Room G-119 • $192 Fee • Instructor: Staff • Section Number: 13543

 

 

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