Learn the emergency medical care skills to become an emergency medical technician (EMT), advanced emergency medical technician (AEMT) or paramedic. Students learn through intensive, scenario-based, instruction and the use of state-of-the-art simulation equipment. The instruction helps them master the knowledge, hands-on skills and critical thinking needed by EMS responders to help those in need during an emergency.
After successful completion of the course, and receipt of your national registry or North Carolina EMT credential, you are eligible to receive 9 credit hours in Wake Tech’s EMS AAS degree program.
"Thank you for laying such a solid foundation for me to build on in regards to the world of EMS. The EMT-B class changed my life and the way I view the world."
– Keven Donadio, Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) student
Industry-recognized credential: North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician
Complete course in: Four months or less
Don't have enough money to pay for a course? Right now, Wake Tech's Propel program offers scholarships that cover the cost of registration and fees.
NOTE: The Propel Scholarship Application is currently closed and will reopen March 1.
For more information, email Kim Miller at [email protected].
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.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to renew their NC Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) credential.
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | |
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| 303494 | 01/01/25 - 03/31/25 | Online | 180.00 | 20 | Register |
If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
This course is designed to briefly cover the OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030 standard, on job exposure to bloodborne pathogens. It covers personnel protective equipment, bloodborne and airborne illnesses, standard precautions, first aid treatment for exposures. and infectious materials.
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
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A refresher course in basic health care is just what the doctor ordered. BLS for the HCP CPR Refresher teaches healthcare professionals how to recognize life-threatening emergencies, provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), use an automated external defibrillator (AED), and relieve choking in a timely and effective way. You will use the American Heart Association’s “practice-while-watching” technique, in which instructors observe students and provide feedback and guidance. You can also practice the skills you learn throughout the course.
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | |
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| 307769 | 02/01/25 - 02/01/25 | Public Safety Education Campus | 61.00 | 10 | Register |
If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
This course introduces basic emergency medical care. Topics include preparatory, airway, patient assessment, medical emergencies, trauma, infants and children, and operations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve North Carolina State or National Registry EMT certification.
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | |
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| 303370 | 01/06/25 - 05/15/25 | Eastern Wake Campus | 184.00 | 0 | Details | |
| 303212 | 01/07/25 - 05/15/25 | Eastern Wake Campus | 184.00 | 2 | Register |
If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
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 Paramedic Refresher Educational program shall be the 2009, or most current release of the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) National Education Standards. The Paramedic Refresher Educational 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 Paramedic Refresher Educational program must be a NC credentialed EMS Instructor as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. Student prerequisite/entry requirements: Currently holds a valid North Carolina, NREMT or other State EMS Credential at level or a North Carolina EMS Credential (Paramedic) that has expired within the last two (2) years.
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
This course introduces basic emergency medical care. Topics include preparatory, airway, patient assessment, medical emergencies, trauma, infants and children, and operations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve North Carolina State or National Registry EMT certification.
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
This Emergency Medical Services (EMS) credential-related course must adhere to the most current guidelines established by the NC Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) as applicable to this initial Paramedic course. This may include, but not be limited to, OEMS Education Institution approval, program director and instructor standards, classroom and distance education course approval, admissions requirements, course content, equipment standards, clinical and/or field requirements, and skills documentation. OEMS guidelines align with the rules of the NC Medical Care Commission and standards of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. For details, contact the Education and Credentialing Office of the NC Office of Emergency Medical Services, NC Department of Health and Human Services.
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | |
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| 303380 | 01/09/25 - 12/04/25 | Eastern Wake Campus | 184.00 | 0 | Details | |
| 307175 | 01/10/25 - 12/05/25 | Eastern Wake Campus | 184.00 | 12 | Register |
If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Wake Tech runs a standard rotating series of non-degree Emergency Medical Science classes and refresher courses for EMS professionals and those wishing to become an emergency medical technician. Additionally, the EMS program offers multiple specialty courses taught by award-winning and renowned faculty.
Preregistration is required for online and specialty courses. Registration fees vary depending on the length of the course and are set by the North Carolina Community College System Office.
*Additional fees may be required based on course requirements.
Tuition waiver
EMS professionals outside Wake County may qualify for a tuition waiver with a letter on official department letterhead indicating that the course is necessary for employment. The letter must include documentation of the student's active membership as a volunteer or paid staff and must have a date within the current semester. A single letter can be used for multiple members from a single agency.
EMS professionals within Wake County meeting the specifications above have been listed on a single letter provided by Wake County EMS under the provisions granted by the EMS System Plan to qualify for fee waiver status.
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