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Programs Offered

All students interested in pursuing a career in Emergency Medical Science are required to take the EMT Initial Provider (Continuing Education) course.

EMT Initial Provider

After completion, students are eligible to enroll in either the Advanced EMT (Continuing Education) or the Paramedic (Continuing Education) program. 

Advanced EMT  Paramedic

Completing the Paramedic (Continuing Education) program is required before enrolling in the ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ's Emergency Medical Science AAS Degree program.

Special Certifications

• EMS Instructor Methodology
• NAEMT Courses: (PHTLS, GEMS, AMLS)
• American Heart Association courses: BLS CPR, PALS, ACLS
• EMS Management

Refresher Courses

EMS Refresher courses have prerequisites that are necessary for admission. These prerequisites are essential for compliance with the ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ EMS Education Plan approved by the . All prerequisites MUST be completed AND approved prior to enrolling in any EMS Refresher course.

Contact ems@durhamtech.edu assistance with documentation submission and course registration.

Prerequisites for EMS Spotlight:

• Currently holds a valid NC, NREMT, or other state credential
• Course will offer continuing education at the EMT level
   

Prerequisites for EMT Refresher include:

• Currently holds a valid NC, NREMT, or other state credential.
• Hold a basic level NC EMS credential that has expired within the last two years.

Prerequisites for AEMT and Paramedic Refresher include:

• Currently holds a valid NC, NREMT, or other state credential (AEMT or Paramedic ).
• Hold an advanced level NC EMS credential (AEMT or Paramedic) that has expired within the last four years