The registration fee is $180 for EMR, EMT, AEMT or Paramedic.

Card fees per course:

• EMR and EMT: CPR $5

• EMT: EVOS $15

• AEMT and Paramedic: PHTLS and AMLS ($15 each); ACLS and PALS ($7 each)

The malpractice and liability insurance fee is $21.

You must purchase the Central Carolina Community College (CCCC) EMS uniform to attend class, labs and clinical assignments.

EMCE and EMS Testing are the official platforms for scheduling, skills tracking and testing. Be prepared to purchase them before your first exam or first clinical assignment.

EMT — EMCE: $30.00 · EMS Testing: $55.00

AEMT — EMCE: $60.00 · EMS Testing: $74.00

Paramedic — EMCE: $120.00 · EMS Testing: $105.00

CCCC does not guarantee admission of any student to a field or clinical site. A student's acceptance, participation and continuation at any field or clinical site are subject to the approval and consent of that site. Students must be able to attend and progress in the assigned field or clinical area for each course. Alternate assignments will not be made because of inability to progress in an assigned field or clinical setting.

Medical documents and background check

• Before field and clinical rotations begin, you must complete a drug screen, obtain a copy of your criminal background record and submit required medical documentation through the approved vendor, CastleBranch.

• The CastleBranch package (background check, drug screen and medical document manager) costs $121.00.

• Order through the CastleBranch ordering portal and follow the instructions. The portal has a Frequently Asked Questions section and a Contact Us section if you have questions. You are REQUIRED to use your Central Carolina Community College email address in your Personal Information profile.

• Clinical rotations at certain sites may require an additional package through the approved vendor Rotation Manager, at a fee of approximately $40. That package also includes the background check, drug screen and medical document manager.

Required documents

• COVID vaccine or waiver

• Hepatitis B vaccine or waiver

• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)

• Varicella (Chicken Pox)

• TDAP (Pertussis)

• Influenza (seasonal flu injection, not nasal mist)

• Tuberculosis screening

• TB Risk Assessment & Attestation Form (annually)

• Health insurance card

• Certification of health insurance coverage form

• Background Check Consent Form

• EMS Program Technical Standards

Clinical and field hours

EMT — Clinical education: 48 hours (hospital, EMS agency or fire department) · Field internship: n/a

AEMT — Clinical education: 48 hours (hospital) · Field internship: 48 hours

Paramedic — Clinical education: 100 hours (hospital) · Field internship: 240 hours

Clinical and field internship hours may be adjusted based on the time you need to reach competency in each required skill. All hospital clinical education is conducted under the direct supervision of approved preceptors. All field internship hours are conducted under the direct supervision of approved field training officers or field clinical instructors. The Clinical Coordinator may add hours at their discretion.

You must complete 100% of the required hours. For courses with a Capstone component, you will need a Statement of Completion from your mentor once you successfully complete the field and clinical section. You must perform the required number of skills stated in the curriculum for each level of competency.

Uniform ordering

Order uniforms from the CCCC EMS uniform store. Each class has a specific ordering deadline to ensure timely delivery.

Required items

2 polo shirts — $25 each

2 pairs of black EMS pants — $60 each

1 black belt — $15

Optional items

CCCC EMS hat — $21 each

Pullover — $65 each

Jacket — $65 each

Black composite toe boots — $175 per pair

Important notes

• All polo shirts, pants and belts must be purchased through the contracted vendor.

• Black composite toe boots are required and can be purchased from a vendor of your choice.

• Outerwear is optional. Only approved outerwear may be worn during clinical rotations; two approved options are in the uniform store.

• The only hat permitted is the CCCC EMS hat, available only through the contracted vendor.

Order Uniforms

EMT — Textbook: Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured Essentials Package, 12th Ed. · Price: $165

AEMT — Textbook: Advanced Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured Advantage Package, 4th Ed. · Price: $338

Paramedic — Textbook: Nancy Caroline's Emergency Care in the Streets, 9th Ed. · Price: $365

Have questions or need support?

Contact John C. Wilson, EMS Program Director, at jcwilson@cccc.edu.

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