EMT & Paramedic Certification Programs

Master the life-saving skills required to join the front lines of emergency medicine.

CFCC transforms high-intensity classroom instruction into field-ready expertise, ensuring you meet the rigorous standards required for North Carolina state certification.

If you are a high school graduate or an adult looking for a new career, the EMT-Basic is your required first step.

Foundational: 190+ Hours
EMT Training

EMT-Basic

The essential foundation for every EMS career. This intensive program equips you with the life-saving skills required for pre-hospital emergency care in a single semester.

  • Outcome: Eligible for NC State and National Registry EMT Certification.
  • Eligibility: Open to all high school graduates and adult learners (18+).
  • Career Impact: Immediate employment eligibility for county EMS, fire departments, and private transport.
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EMT-Basic Registration Resources

EMT Basic Upcoming Courses:

There are no upcoming events.

ADVANCED TRAINING: 250 Hours
AEMT training

Advanced EMT (AEMT)

Advance your clinical capabilities. This track introduces sophisticated interventions, including IV therapy and pharmacological mastery, to increase your patient-care impact.

  • Outcome: Advanced life-support (ALS) credentialing.
  • Requirement: Must hold a current North Carolina EMT certification.
  • Career Impact: Qualification for higher-tier clinical roles and increased field responsibility.

AEMT Registration Resources

AEMT Basic Upcoming Courses:

  • AEMT Initial Course Flip/Flop

    August 18, 2026  8:00 am - 5:00 pm

  • AEMT Initial Course Flip/Flop

    August 20, 2026  8:00 am - 5:00 pm

PROFESSIONAL TIER: 1,100+ Hours
EMS, AEMT, PAramedic training

Paramedic

The highest level of pre-hospital clinical mastery. This year-long intensive program is engineered for professional career-seekers, focusing on complex cardiology and advanced airway management.

  • Outcome: Professional Paramedic status and NC State credentialing.
  • Requirement: Current NC EMT certification and successful completion of prerequisites.
  • Career Impact: Leadership-ready status for 911-response agencies and flight medic programs.

Paramedic Registration Resources

Paramedic Upcoming Courses:

There are no upcoming events.

Course Technical & Physical Requirements

To be successful in this course, students must be able to:

  • Students must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma / GED, and a valid driver’s license.
  • EMTs are required to read and write on an 11th grade level, and Paramedics on a 12th grade level.
  • Students must be able to lift, carry, and balance up to 125 pounds (250 lbs evenly distributed).
  • This includes bending, kneeling, and crawling in uncontrolled environments to reach patients.
  • Students must have the ability to read and understand written protocols, analyze data, and perform fast, accurate decisions under stress.
  • Students must successfully complete a background check, drug screening, and have up-to-date immunizations (Hep B, TB, Tdap, MMR, Varicella) prior to the start of class.
  • Students in the Basic EMT course are required to complete a minimum of 240 hours, including clinicals of coursework.
  • Students in the Advanced EMT course are required to complete a minimum of 306 hours, including clinicals of coursework.
  • Students in the Paramedic course are required to complete a minimum of 1,100 hours, including clinicals of coursework.
  • Pass with 100% proficiency psycomotor compentency assessments.

The CFCC Workforce Edge: Advanced Clinical Training

  • High-Fidelity Simulation: Train in state-of-the-art labs featuring full-scale ambulance simulators and high-fidelity manikins designed to react to life-saving interventions in real-time.
  • Premier Clinical Access: Gain live field experience through high-volume rotations with New Hanover, Pender, and Brunswick County EMS agencies.
  • Elite Instruction: Learn directly from veteran flight paramedics and critical care clinicians who bring decades of active field experience into the classroom.
  • Regulatory Mastery: Our curricula are strictly engineered to meet and exceed the North Carolina Office of EMS (NCOEMS) and National Registry standards.
  • Direct Recruitment Pipeline: Benefit from CFCC’s deep industry ties; local emergency departments and EMS agencies prioritize our graduates for immediate placement.
  • Scalable Mastery: From entry-level stabilization to advanced pharmacological intervention, our equipment and training protocols mirror the exact technology used by regional first responders.
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