2023 Spring Continuing Education Schedule
Continuing Education Scholarships
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For information call (252) 451-8216 or email coned@nashcc.edu.
Note: The courses listed may only be offered during specific times.
Continuing Education Courses
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Career in a YearAdvanced Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) EMS-4300Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
This course must follow the guidelines established by the NC Office of EMS. The Office of EMS must approve courses that include portions delivered via distance education. The curriculum for the EMT-Intermediate educational program shall be objectives identified from the 1998 Release of the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) EMT-Paramedic Course: National Standard Curriculum. The EMT-Intermediate program must be conducted by an approved Advanced Educational Institution as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. The lead instructor for the EMT-Intermediate educational program must be a NC credentialed Level II EMS Instructor at the EMT-Intermediate or EMT-Paramedic level as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. Student prerequisites: successful completion of an EMT-Basic course; high school diploma or general education development (GED); successful completion of an entrance exam assessing basic reading comprehension and English skills at a minimum at the post-secondary grade level; demonstration of math skills at a minimum at the high school grade level. Recommended hours: 160 didactic; 48 clinical; 48 field internship.
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Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Continuing Education EMS-4302Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Available on Webadvisor
This course must follow the guidelines established by the NC Office of EMS. The objectives that are to be used in developing each lesson must come from the 2001 Release of the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) EMT-Intermediate: NSC Refresher Course. The EMT-Intermediate program must be conducted by an approved Continuing Education, Basic, or Advanced Educational Institution as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. The lead instructor for the EMT-Intermediate educational program must be a NC credentialed Level I EMS Instructor at the EMT-Intermediate or EMT-Paramedic level as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission.
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Basic Anatomy and Physiology EMS-3000Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
This course provides a basic study of the structure and function of the human body. Topics include a basic study of the body systems as well as an introduction to homeostasis, cells, tissues, nutrition, acid-base balance, and electrolytes. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the fundamental principles of anatomy and physiology. This course must follow specific guidelines established by the NC Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS), including those related to online delivery, curriculum content, instructor credentials, and student admissions requirements/prerequisites.
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Education Methodology Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) EMS-3074Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
This course is designed to prepare the student to teach adults and to understand the adult learner. Participants will learn how to prepare teaching outlines and organize practical skills. This course is required for certification as an NC Certified EMT Instructor.
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Career in a YearEmergency Dispatch Academy EME-3500Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
This course is designed to prepare individuals for employment within an Emergency 911 Telecommunications Center. The course provides the foundational functional skills of operating within an Emergency 911 Center. Course work will include instructor led lecture, hands on experience with console and card sets, and opportunities to participate in real time scenarios while learning essential multi-tasking techniques. Upon completion of this course, students will be prepared to effectively operate the functional aspects within an Emergency 911 Center.
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Emergency Medical Dispatch Continuing Education EMS-3081Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
This course must follow the guidelines established by the NC Office of EMS. The objectives that are to be used in developing each lesson must come from the 1996 Release of the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Emergency Medical Dispatcher Course: National Standard Curriculum. The EMD program must be conducted by an approved Continuing Education, Basic, or Advanced Educational Institution as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. The lead instructor for the EMD educational program must be a NC credentialed Level I EMS Instructor at EMD level as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission.
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Career in a YearEmergency Medical Technician (EMT) EMS-4200Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
This course must follow the guidelines established by the NC Office of EMS. The Office of EMS must approve courses that include portions delivered via distance education. The curriculum for the EMT educational program shall be the 1994 Release of the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) EMT-Basic Course: National Standard Curriculum and the Supplemental Airway Modules for EMT-Basic: NSC. The EMT program must be conducted by an approved Basic or Advanced Educational Institution as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. The lead instructor for the EMT educational program must be a NC credentialed Level I EMS Instructor at the EMT, EMT-Intermediate or EMT-Paramedic level as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. Student prerequisites: High school diploma or general education development (GED); or successful completion of an entrance exam assessing basic reading comprehension skills at a minimum at the tenth grade level.
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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Continuing Education EMS-4202Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Available on Webadvisor
This course must follow the guidelines established by the NC Office of EMS. The objectives that are to be used in developing each lesson must come from the 1996 Release of the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) EMT-Basic Refresher Course: National Standard Curriculum and the 2002 Supplemental Airway Modules for EMT-Basic: NSC. The EMT program must be conducted by an approved Continuing Education, Basic, or Advanced Educational Institution as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. The lead instructor for the EMT educational program must be a NC credentialed Level I EMS Instructor at the EMT, EMT-Intermediate, or EMT-Paramedic level as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission.
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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Refresher EMS-4201Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
This course must follow the guidelines established by the NC Office of EMS. The Office of EMS must approve courses that include portions delivered via distance education. The curriculum for the EMT Refresher educational program shall be the 1996 Release of the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) EMT-Basic Refresher: National Standard Curriculum and the 2002 Supplemental Airway Modules for EMT-Basic: NSC. The EMT Refresher program must be conducted by an approved Basic or Advanced Educational Institution as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. The lead instructor for the EMT Refresher educational program must be a NC credentialed Level I EMS Instructor at the EMT, EMT-Intermediate or EMT-Paramedic level as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. Student prerequisites: currently or previously credentialed as a NC EMT or higher; high school diploma or general education development (GED); or successful completion of an entrance exam assessing basic reading comprehension skills at a minimum at the tenth grade level.
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Career in a YearParamedic EMS-4400Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Students will gain complex knowledge, competency, and experience while employing evidence-based practice under medical oversight, and serve as a link from the scene into the healthcare system.
This course must follow the guidelines established by the NC Office of EMS. The Office of EMS must approve courses that include portions delivered via distance education. The curriculum for the EMT-Paramedic educational program shall be the 1998 Release of the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) EMT-Paramedic Course: National Standard Curriculum.
Student Prerequisites
- Successful completion of an EMT-Basic course
- High school diploma or general education development (GED)
- Successful completion of an entrance exam assessing basic reading comprehension and English skills at a minimum at the post-secondary grade level
- Demonstration of math skills at a minimum at the high school grade level
Recommended Hours
- 596 didactic
- 200 clinical
- 300 field internship
Pre or corequisite course TBD.
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Paramedic Continuing Education EMS-4402Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Available on Webadvisor
This course must follow the guidelines established by the NC Office of EMS. The objectives that are to be used in developing each lesson must come from the 2001 Release of the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) EMT-Paramedic: NSC Refresher Course. The EMT-Paramedic program must be conducted by an approved Continuing Education, Basic, or Advanced Educational Institution as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. The lead instructor for the EMT-Paramedic educational program must be a NC credentialed Level I EMS Instructor at the EMT-Paramedic level as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission.
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