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 Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) to Paramedic bridge 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.
May 21, 2026 to December 17, 2026, Classroom
May 22, 2026 to December 18, 2026, Classroom

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 AEMT 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 AEMT 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 AEMT 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: Previously held or currently holds a valid North Carolina, NREMT or other State EMS Credential at the AEMT level.
April 16, 2026 to July 15, 2026, Online

This course meets the EMS National Education Standards for Airway Management and Ventilation. Topics include airway management, respiration, and artificial ventilation. The student will apply knowledge (fundamental depth and foundational breadth) of general anatomy and physiology to patient assessment and management in order to assure a patent airway, adequate mechanical ventilation, and respiration for patients of all ages.
Thursday, July 9, 2026, Holly Springs Fire Dept
Tuesday, July 14, 2026, Fuquay Varina Fire Dept
Thursday, July 16, 2026, Apex Fire Department 5
Tuesday, July 28, 2026, Apex Fire Department 5

The Critical Care Emergency Medical Transport Program is designed to prepare paramedics and nurses to function as members of a critical care transport team. Critical patients that must be transported between facilities require a different level of care from hospital or emergency field patients. Participants will gain an understanding of the special needs of critical patients during transport, become familiar with the purpose and mechanisms of hospital procedures and equipment, and develop the skills to maintain the stability of hospital equipment and procedures during transport.
June 23-24, 2026, Classroom

This course provides students who are clinically competent in a specific EMS content area with the knowledge, resources, and skills to effectively deliver quality EMS education. The course presents educational concepts, practices, and resources across a wide range of topics, from the basic psychology of learning to classroom management, ethical issues in education, and student and course evaluation. The focus is on instructional preparation, presentation, and evaluation, and represents a consensus among professional EMS educators as to the knowledge, skills, and practices that are essential to providing quality EMS education.
April 27, 2026 to June 21, 2026, Online

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.
May 26, 2026 to July 29, 2026, Wake County Fire Training Ctr

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.
April 16, 2026 to July 15, 2026, Online

This course will place emphasis on knowledge, review, and updated material needed for Emergency Medical technicians to recertify at the EMT level. The following topics will be covered in various degree and scope during delivery: cardiovascular emergencies, medical emergencies, and operations. New and emerging scope of practice trends, techniques, and knowledge will be presented.
June 1-30, 2026, Online

The Heartsaver CPR AED course trains participants to give CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, Raleigh Wake Emergency Communi

This video-based, instructor-led course teaches critical skills for responding to and managing emergencies until medical professionals arrive. The course includes first aid, choking relief, and handling sudden cardiac arrest, for adult, child, and infant victims. It uses the AHA's proven, practice-while-watching technique, which allows instructors to observe students, provide feedback, and guide the acquisition of skills.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026, Classroom
Thursday, May 21, 2026, Classroom
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Classroom
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, Classroom
Tuesday, June 2, 2026, Classroom
Wednesday, June 3, 2026, Classroom
Tuesday, June 9, 2026, Classroom
Friday, June 12, 2026, Classroom
Friday, June 12, 2026, Classroom
Monday, June 15, 2026, Classroom
Monday, June 15, 2026, Classroom
Tuesday, June 16, 2026, Classroom
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, Classroom
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, Classroom

The AHA's Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course trains participants to provide first aid, CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC). This course teaches skills with the AHA's research-proven practice-while-watching technique, which allows instructors to observe the students, provide feedback, and guide the students' learning of skills.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, Classroom

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.
April 16, 2026 to July 15, 2026, Online

This is a continuing education course for Emergency Medical Technicians and Medical Responders. It covers aspects of trauma care and management in an emergency or non-emergency situation.
Monday, May 18, 2026, Zebulon Fire Dept
Tuesday, May 19, 2026, Rolesville Fire Dept
Thursday, May 21, 2026, Wendell Fire Dept
Thursday, May 21, 2026, Zebulon Fire Dept
Thursday, May 28, 2026, Rolesville Fire Dept