The Emergency Medical Service Programs are designed to provide certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), First Aid, Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Paramedic, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Continuing Education is available to individuals and agencies. BLS (CPR), EMR, EMT and Paramedic recertification classes are offered each semester for renewal of certifications. Classes are held on campus, online, throughout the county, and on requested sites (such as businesses, churches, etc.).
Average Salary: (Wayne County)
Emergency Medical Technician: $55,311.56
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician: $59,136.55
Paramedic: $66,850.13 (based on skills, certifications, etc.)
| Cohort | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC State Paramedic Exam Pass Rate | 100% | 11/12 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Retention | 13/16 | 11/12 | 9/12 | 100% | 4/6 |
| Job Placement | 12/13 | 11/12 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
The Wayne Community College Paramedic program has been issued a Letter of Review by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). This letter is NOT a CAAHEP accreditation status, it is a status signifying that a program seeking initial accreditation has demonstrated sufficient compliance with the accreditation standards through the Letter of Review Self Study Report (LSSR) and other documentation. Letter of Review is recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) for eligibility to take the National Registry’s Paramedic credentialing examination(s). However, it is NOT a guarantee of eventual accreditation.”
To contact CoAEMSP:
214-703-8445
www.coaemsp.org
Paramedic:
EMT Requirements -PLUS
Current EMT certification
18 years of age
Completed approved Anatomy & Physiology course
After successful completion of EMT course, student may sit for NC OEMS certification and/or EMT National Registry.
After successful completion of Paramedic course, student may sit for NC OEMS certification and/or EMT National Registry.
Registration: $180.00 (unless fee exempt)
Malpractice Insurance: $16.00
Student Insurance: $0.55
Parking/ID: $5.00
Textbook:
EMT: $199.25(new) $149.45(used) WCC Campus Store
Paramedic: $90.00 (e-book)
Uniform:
EMT Shirt-$18.13 (S-XL) Paramedic Shirt-$21.33 (S-XL)
Black EMS or Approved Pants- approx. $55.00
Plain Black Belt- approx. $15.00
Black work boots- approx. $45.00
Standard wristwatch- approx. $10.00
Stethoscope- approx. $30.00
Kimberly Boswell
EMS Instructor/Coordinator
kmboswell@waynecc.edu
