Paramedic
Piedmont Community College’s EMS Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Education Programs for the EMS Professions (CoAEMSP).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
9355 – 113th Street, N. #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org
Committee on Accreditation for Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP)
8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
(214) 703-8445
FAX (214) 703-8992
www.coaemsp.org
Paramedic Program Outcomes | 2021 | 2022 |
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NREMT/ STATE EXAM PASS RATE | 100% | 88.9% |
POSITIVE JOB PLACEMENT | 90% | 77.8% |
RETENTION RATE | 83.3% | 75% |
Technical Standards for Paramedics Occupational Risks for Paramedics
EMT/ Paramedic Re-certification
Piedmont Community College has developed an effective procedure for re-certification.
A scope of practice examination and a review paperwork for the hours needed to re-certify are held on the first week of each month from 2 pm to 5 pm. Call for an appointment (336) 694-8052 and to request your transcripts.
A review of your continuing education record will be made to determine if you have enough hours. If you do not, you will have until your expiration date to complete them.
Please come within three months of when your certification expires. Doing so will help assure that you have completed all hours needed to re-certify in advance of your expiration date.
COURSES
SECTION | COURSE | LOCATION | START | END | MORE INFO | Register |
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EMS 3048 | ACLS EP | Caswell | 9/26/24 | 9/26/24 | ACLS | |
EMS 4502 | Instructor Methodology | Online | 10/7/24 | 12/1/24 | ||
EMS 3200 | PEPL | Caswell | 11/13/24 | 11/14/24 | ||
EMS 3200 | PEPP | Caswell | 12/4/24 | 12/5/24 |
Please note that many courses are fee waived for eligible personnel. In the case that a course is not fee waived, PCC is proud to note that Continuing Education courses do not require out-of-state registration fees. Contact the appropriate program director for more information.
Courses
EMT – 3 hour Continuing Education (Blackboard) | ||
December 2023 | Online | Pediatrics |
January 2024 | Online | Environmental Emergencies |
February 2024 | Online | Cardiology |
March 2024 | Online | Trauma – Head / Spine |
April 2024 | Online | Respiratory Emergencies |
May 2024 | Online | Scene Safety |
Con Ed courses are held at local fire departments as well. Schedules vary.
Printable Schedule:
EMT Continuing Education Schedule
To Register:
Caswell County Classes
Person County Classes
Process for Admissions
Paramedic
- Possession of a valid and active North Carolina EMT Credential, NREMT or other states EMS
Credential prior to the start of the clinical or field component. All students must start
clinical/field at the same time, staggered start dates will not be accepted. - High school diploma or high school equivalency. If an Institution is presented with documents
that the Institutions Advisors, Counselors or Registrar will accept as an equivalent (Home School,
International schooling, etc.) then there must be some form of documentation placed into the
students file acknowledging acceptance of same. - Successful completion of college-level English, or within the previous 12 months complete a written assessment placing the individual into college-level English. Placement by RISE without the use of a written assessment will not meet this requirement.
- Successful completion of college-level Math, or within the previous 12 months complete a written assessment placing the individual into college-level Math. Placement by RISE without the use of a written assessment will not meet this requirement.
- Proof of successful completion of BIO 163 or BIO 168 and BIO 169. OR the student can show a plan to take BIO 163 while in the Paramedic program.
- Diploma and certificate admission requirements may vary. Contact the Admissions Office for details.
- An interview with the lead instructor to review requirements of course and answer all questions.
- A letter of interest – accepted topics include: why they want to be a paramedic, why they chose Piedmont Community College, or the journey they have taken in the life of emergency medicine.
- Committee review of student to determine if they meet the criteria to be in the paramedic program.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (EMT) STUDENT PREREQUISITES
- 17 years of age on or before the official end date of the course.
- Possession of a high school diploma, high school equivalency or successful completion of an exam assessing basic reading comprehension skills at a minimum at the eleventh-grade level.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDER (EMR) STUDENT PREREQUISITES
- 17 years of age on or before the official end date of the course.
- Possession of a high school diploma, high school equivalency or successful completion of an exam assessing basic reading comprehension skills at a minimum at the tenth-grade level.
Other Health and Wellness Programs
- Associate Degree Nursing
- BLS/ BLS Instructor Training & Heartsaver CPR/ First aid/ AED
- Cardiovascular Technician/Monitor
- Central Sterile Processing
- Cosmetology – Diploma/Certificate
- Emergency Medical Science
- Healthcare Management Technology
- Medical Administrative Assistant EHR Specialist – Online
- Medical Assisting
- Medical Billing & Coding – Online
- Medication Aide: Long-Term Care Facilities
- Medication Technician
- Nurse Aide I (CNA)
- Nurse Aide II (CNA)
- Nurse Aide Refresher
- Pharmacy Technician – Online*
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Practical Nursing
- Sonography (Coming Fall 2025)