EMS-4300 - Advanced Emergency Medical Tech Initial

The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) plays a critical role in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system by providing basic and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation for patients experiencing critical and emergent conditions.

AEMTs possess the knowledge and skills necessary to:

• Assess and manage patients in emergency situations
• Provide both Basic Life Support (BLS) and limited Advanced Life Support (ALS) interventions
• Safely transport patients to appropriate healthcare facilities

Working under medical oversight, AEMTs function as part of a coordinated EMS response system. They utilize both basic and advanced equipment commonly found on ambulances and serve as a vital link between the scene of an emergency and the healthcare system.

Certification and Career Pathways

This course follows the North Carolina curriculum for Advanced Emergency Medical Technician.

Upon successful completion and credentialing, graduates are prepared to begin a career as an entry-level AEMT, with opportunities in:

• EMS agencies
• Hospitals and medical facilities
• Other healthcare settings across the state and nation

Instructional Format

The course uses a combination of instructional and experiential learning methods, including:

• Classroom lectures
• Instructor demonstrations
• Near real-life skills evaluations
• Hospital clinical rotations
• Field internships

Core Training Areas

Students will receive training in key areas of advanced prehospital care, including:

• Compassionate patient care
• Comprehensive patient assessment
• Peripheral IV access and fluid therapy
• Advanced airway management techniques
• Cardiac monitoring
• Administration of prehospital ALS medications

This course builds upon prior EMS training and prepares students to take on greater responsibility in patient care, bridging the gap between EMT and Paramedic-level practice.

Prerequisites

All prerequisites must be successfully completed prior to the first day of class unless otherwise noted.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED/HiSET)

Certification Requirements

• Must hold an active EMT credential
  • Accepted credentials include:
    • North Carolina EMT
    • National Registry EMT (NREMT)
    • EMT certification from another state

Health Requirements

• Submission of completed Physical Exam and Immunization Forms
  • Physical must be completed using the official SCC Program form

Entrance Assessments

The following requirements will be administered at the Yadkin Campus on two separate dates prior to AEMT course orientation:

• Written Assessment of Candidate Education Level
  • Must demonstrate college-level proficiency in English and Math
• Advanced EMT Candidate Entrance Exam
  • Designed to assess readiness for AEMT training
  • Includes:
    • Factual knowledge questions
    • Scenario-based questions
    • Critical thinking exercises
  • Content is based on EMT-level knowledge expected of all incoming AEMT students

This structure ensures candidates are academically prepared, clinically competent at the EMT level, and ready to succeed in advanced EMS training.

Upcoming Classes

All scheduled EMS courses and dates are subject to change or cancellation.

Find all available EMS courses and Apply as a Candidate at: www.surry.edu/ems-courses

Updates

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Locations

Public Safety Complex
1220 State Street
Mount Airy, NC

Yadkin Campus
1001 College Drive
Yadkinville, NC

Surry Community College AEMT Program Outcomes

Advanced Education Pathway

Actively credentialed AEMTs may further their healthcare provider education with

Alternative Healthcare Provider Courses

Or

Program Contacts: