Emergency Medical Services
Robeson Community College provides an array of classes to meet the market demand for Emergency Medical Services (EMS). In this exciting field of study, you will learn how to properly assess a patient, provide acute care in the emergency setting, identify and modify illness and injury risks, provide acute illness and slip and fall injuries care. EMS is a critical component of the nation’s healthcare system. The job market awaits each of our graduates with open arms. Robeson Community College is excited to have you join one of our progressive classes in EMS.
Costs
All registration fees must be paid before a student is considered registered for a course. In addition, students are required to purchase textbooks and educational materials. Paramedic courses have additional expenses and fees for uniforms, criminal background checks, drug testing, immunizations, fit testing, tuberculosis screening, clinical site transportation, and liability and health insurance. All fees must be paid prior to announced deadlines.
FINANCIAL AID, FEE WAIVERS, AND EMPLOYER REIMBURSEMENT
Non-degree continuing education classes are not covered by financial aid. If you are an active volunteer or work with an EMS provider, fire department, or law enforcement agency, you may qualify for a registration fee waiver. Please call 910-272-3371 for additional information concerning such waivers. Also, consult with your department representative, company officer, or supervisor to learn if other agency-provided financial aid is available. Some companies purchase students’ textbooks or reimburse certain expenses upon completion of an educational program.
Program Contact
If you would like additional information about Emergency Medical Services Continuing Education, contact Kenny Locklear, EMS Director, at 910-272-3404 or kelocklear@robeson.edu
CoAEMSP
2020 Annual Report Review Results
- State Exam: 94.7%
- Retention: 58.3%
- Positive (Job) Placement: 100%
The Robeson 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 Executive Office). 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 NREMT’s Paramedic credentialing examination(s).
However, it is NOT a guarantee of eventual accreditation.
To contact CoAEMSP Executive Office:
8301 Lakeview Parkway Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
214-703-8445 FAX 214-703-8992
https://coaemsp.org/
Minimum Expectations
Paramedic: “To prepare competent entry-level Paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains with or without exit points at the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician and/or Emergency Medical Technician, and/or Emergency Medical Responders levels”.
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General Information for all classes
Cost of Registration
- Registration=$180.00
- Supply fee=$10.00
Required Textbook
- Each required textbook is listed below in the tab for the respective course
Prerequisite(s)
- EMT= Highschool Diploma, Reading comprehension test(TABE)(CASAS) or completion of college English
- AEMT= High School Diploma, Reading comprehension test(TABE)(CASAS) or completion of college English and math comprehension test(TABE)CASAS) or completion of college math. EMT certification(NC or National Registry)
- Paramedic=High School Diploma, Reading comprehension test(TABE)(CASAS) or completion of college English and math comprehension test(TABE)(CASAS) or completion of college math. EMT or AEMT certification(NC or National Registry)
Background and Drug Screen
- EMT– Not required
- AEMT – Required
- Paramedic-Required
- Information will be given on the first day of class concerning the background and drug screen
Vaccination Records
- EMT-Not required
- AEMT-Required
- Paramedic-Required
Uniform Requirements
- EMS pants
- Robeson Community College shirt
- Black boots ( tennis shoes, clogs, etc.. are not allowed)
- Black belt (leather or web material)
- Uniforms will be worn to class and during clinical rotations
- Vendor information will be given during orientation
Additional Costs
EMT Course
Office Supply Fee – $10.00
Fisdap – $31.50
Textbook – $110.96 (E-book)
$119.96 (Print)
Paperback and Fisdap – $151.46
(Bundle)
Uniform Shirt $25.00 and up (Minimum of one required)
Black EMS Pants – 40.00 and up
Black Boots – $40.00 and up
Black Belt – $10.00 and up
Specialty Certification Cards
Basic Life Support (BLS) – $5.00
EMS Vehicle Operatory Safety (EVOS) – $15.00
(Prices of specialty books vary depending on the vendor. Students are allowed to borrow books for class. Certification cards are optional, but highly recommended.)
AEMT Course
Paramedic Course:
Registration Fee – $180.00 – Part 1
$180.00 – Part 2 – (Due near Midterm)
Office Supply Fee – $10.00
Castle Branch – $115.00 (Background, drug screen, immunization records)
Fisdap – $191.89
Textbook – $191.21 (e-book)
$275.21 (print)
Textbook and Fisdap – $500.96
(Bundle)
Uniform Shirt – $25.00 and up (Minimum of one required)
Black EMS Pants – $40.00 and up
Black Boots – $40.00 and up
Black Belt – $10.00 and up
Specialty Certification Cards
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) $10.00
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) $10.00
Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) $15.00
Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) $15.00
(Prices of specialty books vary depending on the vendor. Students are allowed to borrow books for class. Certification cards are optional, but highly recommended.)
- Emergency Medical Technician
- AEMT Initial Class
- Paramedic - Initial
- Community Paramedic
- EMT Refresher
- AEMT Refresher
- Paramedic Refresher
- Advanced Paramedic Refresher
Taught at the National Registry Level
The EMT Initial class is a foundation class that introduces the student to the world of Emergency Medical Science. This course exposes the student to patient assessment, managing trauma and medical issues that arises within the populace. The student will learn the skills to splint a potential fractured bone, assist with breathing, perform CPR and bandage wounds that occur among a multitude of other skills.
a. With completion of this class the student will be able to test for their Emergency Medical Technician Certificate at the State and/or National level.
b. With completion of this class and successfully passing the State(NCOEMS) or National Registry test, the student can enter a Paramedic Course.
c. Requirements: 12th Grade Reading Scores or successful completion of a college level English Class.
Class Hours= 278
Clinical Hours= 48
- Cost & Requirements
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Requirements: 12th Grade Reading Scores(TABE) or successful completion of a college level English Class. Highschool diploma
Registration: $180.00
Fees: Supply – $10.00
Campus Access – $2.00
Uniform shirt – $24.00
FISDAP – $31.00
Textbook Required –
Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured 12th edition with Advantage Access and Fisdap Internship Package
https://www.jblearning.com/cart/Default.aspx?bc=23665-1&ref=psg&coupon=ROBCCNC
Book – $252.75 (estimate)
- Schedule
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EMT Hybrid Class- Online didactics
Dates: July 23rd-November 6th, 2022
Days: Class will meet on 5 weekends(Saturday/Sunday)
Time: 0830-1700 on face to face weekends.
Location: RCC Main Campus Building 19
EMT Night Class– Face to Face- meets every Tuesday and Thursday Nights
Dates: July 12th-December 13th, 2022
Time: 1800-2200 each night
Location: RCC Main Campus, Building 19
EMT Day Class- Meets every Monday and Wednesday
Dates: August 4th-December 22nd, 2022
Time: 0830-1530
Location: Building 19, EMS
- Contact
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Kenny Locklear
EMS Director | Building – 19
Email: kelocklear@robeson.edu
Phone: (910) 272-3404Brad Lawson
EMS Coordinator | Building – 19
Email: blawson@robeson.edu
Phone: (910) 272-3452Barbara Sampson
EMS Compliance Officer | Building – 19
Email: bsampson@robeson.edu
Phone: (910) 272-3371
Taught at the National Registry Level
The AEMT Initial class is an advanced class that builds on the foundation of the EMT class. This class introduces cardiac rhythms, Intravenous Therapy, intubation and medication administration.
- With completion of this class the student will be able to test for their Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Certificate at the State and/or National level.
- With completion of this class and successfully passing the State(NCOEMS) or National Registry test, the student can enter a Paramedic Course
- Requirements: 12th Grade Reading and Math Scores or successful completion of a college level English and Math class. Highschool diploma
Class Hours=179
Clinical Hours=96
- Cost and Requirements
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Required for class attendance: 12th Grade Reading and Math Scores or successful completion of a college level English and Math class. Highschool diploma
Registration fee: $180.00
Supply fee: $10.00
Campus Access: $2.00
Textbook Required – Advanced Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured (Advantage Access version). 3rd Edition
- Schedule
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AEMT Hybrid Night Course
Dates: August 8th-November 28th, 2022
Days: Every Monday night
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Location: RCC Main Campus Building 19, EMS Building
- Contact
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Kenny Locklear
EMS Director | Building – 19
Email: kelocklear@robeson.edu
Phone: (910) 272-3404Brad Lawson
EMS Coordinator | Building – 19
Email: blawson@robeson.edu
Phone: (910) 272-3452Barbara Sampson
EMS Compliance Officer | Building – 19
Email: bsampson@robeson.edu
Phone: (910) 272-3371
The Paramedic Initial class brings the student into full focus. In this course, the student will continue to build upon the knowledge they have learned. The class will expand the students skill set for patient assessment, medication administration, intubations and cardiology. The student will also learn new procedures, such as, needle decompression, cardiac pacing and converting lethal arrhythmias. The student will learn how to analyze, identify and treat a variety of rhythms, including interpreting 12 leads.
Class Hours=660
Clinical Hours=500
Dates: July 13th, 2022- April 24th, 2023.
- Cost and Requirements
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Required: 12th Grade Reading and Math Scores or successful completion of a college level English and Math class. Highschool diploma
Registration fee: $180.00
Supply fee: $10.00
Campus Access: $2.00
Textbook Required=Nancy Caroline’s Care in the Streets 8th edition(Advantage Access version). http://www.jblearning.com/cart/Default.aspx?bc=45702-5&ref=psg&coupon=ROBCCNC
- Schedule
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Paramedic Day Class:
Dates: July 13th, 2022-April 24th, 2023
Days: Rotational Basis: 1st week – Monday/Tuesday, 2nd week – Wednesday/Thursday, Repeat
Time: 0830-1600
Location: RCC Main Campus Building 19, EMS Building
Paramedic Hybrid
Dates: March 23rd-December 14th, 2022
Days: Every Wednesday night, 1800-2200, One weekend a month
Time: 1800-2200(Wednesday Nights) 0830-1700(Weekends)
Location: RCC main campus, Building19, Emergency Services Building
- Contact
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Kenny Locklear
EMS Director | Building – 19
Email: kelocklear@robeson.edu
Phone: (910) 272-3404Brad Lawson
EMS Coordinator | Building – 19
Email: blawson@robeson.edu
Phone: (910) 272-3452Barbara Sampson
EMS Compliance Officer | Building – 19
Email: bsampson@robeson.edu
Phone: (910) 272-3371
Do you want to further your training as a Paramedic? Do you want to open new doors for your career? This may be the class for you!! This class is 100% online. Free to those who are fee waived or $180.00 for those who are not. EMS agencies across the nation are employing CCP’s.
Requirements: Current NC Paramedic or National Registry credential
Description: Community Paramedicine is an emerging healthcare delivery model that increases access to basic services through the use of specialty trained EMS providers in an expanded role. Community Paramedics care for patients at their home or in other non-emergent settings outside of a hospital, under the supervision of a physician or advanced practice provider.
Required Course Materials
- Community Health Paramedicine, (1st Edition) by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). Published by Jones & Bartlett Learning (2017). ISBN: 978-1284040968
- Cost and Requirements
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Registration and Fees: $182.00
- Schedule
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Days: 100% online
- Contact
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Kenny Locklear
EMS Director | Building – 19
Email: kelocklear@robeson.edu
Phone: (910) 272-3404Brad Lawson
EMS Coordinator | Building – 19
Email: blawson@robeson.edu
Phone: (910) 272-3452Barbara Sampson
EMS Compliance Officer | Building – 19
Email: bsampson@robeson.edu
Phone: (910) 272-3371
Date: July 5th-September 27th, 2022
Hours=96
This class meets the requirements set forth by NCOEMS and National Registry for renewal of the EMT certification. This class is 100% online.
- Cost and Requirements
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Registration and fees: $182.00
- Schedule
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Dates: July 5th-September 27th, 2022
Days: Online
- Contact
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Kenny Locklear
EMS Director | Building – 19
Email: kelocklear@robeson.edu
Phone: (910) 272-3404Brad Lawson
EMS Coordinator | Building – 19
Email: blawson@robeson.edu
Phone: (910) 272-3452Barbara Sampson
EMS Compliance Officer | Building – 19
Email: bsampson@robeson.edu
Phone: (910) 272-3371
Dates: July 5th-September 27th, 2022
Hours=120
This class meets the requirements set forth by NCOEMS and National Registry for renewal of the AEMT certification. This class is 100% online.
- Cost and Requirements
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Registration and fees: $182.00
- Schedule
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Dates: July 5th-September 27th, 2022
Days: Online
- Contact
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Kenny Locklear
EMS Director | Building – 19
Email: kelocklear@robeson.edu
Phone: (910) 272-3404Brad Lawson
EMS Coordinator | Building – 19
Email: blawson@robeson.edu
Phone: (910) 272-3452Barbara Sampson
EMS Compliance Officer | Building – 19
Email: bsampson@robeson.edu
Phone: (910) 272-3371
Dates: July 5th-September 27th, 2022
Hours=144
This class meets the requirements set forth by NCOEMS and National Registry for renewal of the Paramedic certification. This class is 100% online.
- Cost and Requirements
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Registration and fees: $182.00
- Schedule
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Dates: July 5th-September 27th, 2022
100 % online
- Contact
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Kenny Locklear
EMS Director | Building – 19
Email: kelocklear@robeson.edu
Phone: (910) 272-3404Brad Lawson
EMS Coordinator | Building – 19
Email: blawson@robeson.edu
Phone: (910) 272-3452Barbara Sampson
EMS Compliance Officer | Building – 19
Email: bsampson@robeson.edu
Phone: (910) 272-3371
Dates: July 5th-September 27th, 2022
Hours=144
This class meets the requirements set forth by NCOEMS, National Registry, Flight Paramedic Certification(FPC) , and Critical Care Paramedic (CCP)for renewal of the certifications. This is also a great prep course to test initially for Critical Care or Flight Paramedic. This class is 100% online.
- Cost and Requirements
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Registration and fees: $182.00
- Schedule
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This class is 100% online.
Dates: July 5th-September 27th, 2022
Days: Online
- Contact
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Kenny Locklear
EMS Director | Building – 19
Email: kelocklear@robeson.edu
Phone: (910) 272-3404Brad Lawson
EMS Coordinator | Building – 19
Email: blawson@robeson.edu
Phone: (910) 272-3452Barbara Sampson
EMS Compliance Officer | Building – 19
Email: bsampson@robeson.edu
Phone: (910) 272-3371
- Cost and requirements
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Tuition: 182.00
- Schedule
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Dates: 10/18/2021-01/10/2022
Days: Online
- Contacts
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Kenny Locklear
EMS Director | Building – 19
Email: kelocklear@robeson.edu
Phone: (910) 272-3404Brad Lawson
EMS Coordinator | Building – 19
Email: blawson@robeson.edu
Phone: (910) 272-3452Barbara Sampson
EMS Compliance Officer | Building – 19
Email: bsampson@robeson.edu
Phone: (910) 272-3371
