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AAS - Associate in Applied Science

Wake Tech provides high-quality instruction in emergency medical care to prepare students as emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics to meet regional demand. Students learn through intensive, scenario-based instruction and the use of state-of-the-art simulation equipment to master the knowledge, hands-on skills and critical thinking needed by EMS responders to help those in need during an emergency.

Several career pathways are available:

  • Earn a two-year Emergency Medical Science AAS Degree to obtain a paramedic credential
  • Complete college credits toward the Emergency Medical Science degree at the North Wake College and Career Academy
  • Obtain or renew EMT certification through Workforce Development EMT and EMT Refresher courses, which can count as credit toward completion of the AAS degree
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Career Outlook


  • Emergency Management Director
    58717.25
    Starting Salary
    102829.70
    Median Annual Wage
    8%
    Growth*
  • Medical and Health Services Manager
    68294.20
    Starting Salary
    109690.00
    Median Annual Wage
    36%
    Growth*
  • Emergency Medical Technician
    35180.94
    Starting Salary
    48960.76
    Median Annual Wage
    9%
    Growth*
  • Nursing Assistant
    29877.24
    Starting Salary
    38823.87
    Median Annual Wage
    12%
    Growth*
  • First-Line Supervisor of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers
    55314.01
    Starting Salary
    90547.53
    Median Annual Wage
    10%
    Growth*
  • Firefighter
    29474.10
    Starting Salary
    48241.01
    Median Annual Wage
    9%
    Growth*
  • Lifeguard, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Worker
    24526.83
    Starting Salary
    27547.18
    Median Annual Wage
    10%
    Growth*
  • Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatcher
    42287.40
    Starting Salary
    50121.03
    Median Annual Wage
    12%
    Growth*
  • Ambulance Driver or Attendant, Except Emergency Medical Technician
    28460.10
    Starting Salary
    36215.65
    Median Annual Wage
    33%
    Growth*
Wake County USA *Estimated job growth over 10 years.
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Professional licensure

Wake Tech academic programs (credit and non-credit) that are designed to lead to professional licenses are tied to North Carolina or national certifications. If you intend to pursue professional licenses outside North Carolina once you have completed your academic program at Wake Tech, please refer to the Professional Licensure section of the college's distance education authorization page for additional information.

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