This course follows the standard American Heart Association guidelines. It provides physicians, nurses, paramedics and other health care providers with information concerning advanced management of the cardiac patient.

This course is 100% online and will provide Carteret County AEMT and Paramedics with the Carteret County Protocol update. Students will have five weeks to complete the two-hour update. You must preregister at least one week prior to the end date of the course.

The Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Curriculum is designed to prepare entry-level individuals with the cognitive and physical skills needed to become certified law enforcement officers in North Carolina.

This course is 100% online and will provide Carteret County EMR and EMT’s with the Carteret County Protocol update. Students will have five weeks to complete the one-hour update. You must preregister at least one week prior to the end date of the course.

This American Heart Association course teaches CPR skills to use with victims of all ages, use of an automated external defibrillator and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction. It is intended for participants who provide health care to patients. NOTE: The book, “AHA BLS Provider Manuel”, can be purchased from the college bookstore prior to the day of class. You must have a current text book to attend this course. The eBook is acceptable for this course. You must bring your own lap top or tablet to class to access your eBook. To contact the bookstore, call 252-222-6252.

The Crystal Coast Fire Academy (CCFA) is a 18-week evening program not to exclude Saturday days that involves some day time internship hours. Academy cadets receive North Carolina Fire/Rescue certification courses in the areas of Firefighter and Hazardous Materials NC L1 Responder. Additionally, cadets will receive NIMS 100 and 200 certification. Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) concepts will be taught as part of the curriculum along with other expanded firefighter topics including LP Gas firefighting. At the end of the academy, cadets will be taught job preparatory skills and will be exposed to a job placement process.

An application packet is available by contacting Kevin White at whitek@carteret.edu or (252) 222-6201

Note: Applications for the next class will be accepted through 07-15-2022.

This course is offered under guidelines and requirements as set forth by N.C. Sheriff’s Education and Training Standards Commission using lecture, demonstrations and practical exercises as methods of instruction by certified state instructors. Trainees must successfully pass State administered exam as well as demonstrate competency in all skill areas in order to be eligible for certification as a detention officer. Course total is 179 hours, which includes the State Comprehensive Examination.

This course includes an overview of the types of apparatus equipped with fire pumps, apparatus safety, positioning, basic operations, and the abilities to satisfy the key requirements of NFPA 1002: Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications (2017 edition).

This course includes apparatus inspection, maintenance, testing, sprinkler and standpipe connections, and the abilities to satisfy the key requirements of NFPA 1002: Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications (2017 edition).

No fee for fire: Course schedule; April 18, 19, 25 0800-1700 / April 26 0800-1500

This course includes an overview of fire pump theories, water supply sources, hydraulic fundamentals, relay and water shuttle operations, foam systems, and the abilities to satisfy the key requirements of NFPA 1002: Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications (2017 edition).

This class prepares Public Safety personnel to begin the process of starting a UAS / drone program in their agency as well as to sit for the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot exam. The class will consist of five days

This course is the first of a two part training program designed to provide the skills needed to start a career in Human Services with an emphasis on employment with the NC Department of Social Services (DSS). Gain entry level skills required to become a DSS employee, as well as interview and resume skills, job search and workplace success skills, and customer service skills.

For more information please contact Latesheca Johnson at 252-222-6204 or johnsonl@carteret.edu

This course is the second of a two part training program designed to provide the skills needed to start a career in Human Services with an emphasis on employment with the NC Department of Social Services (DSS). Prerequisite: Successful completion of Introduction to Human Services Exploration course.

For more information please contact Latesheca Johnson at 252-222-6204 or johnsonl@carteret.edu

(Hours: Online 112, Onsite 80, Clinical 48) Designed to train individuals to become emergency medical personnel, this course teaches patient assessment and basic life support techniques including airway management and CPR; hemorrhage control; oxygen administration; shock; bandaging and splinting; skull, spine, and chest injuries; child birthing; exposure to cold and heat; and transferring patients to medical facilities.

The EMS Program at Carteret Community College (CCC) is accredited by the N.C. Office of EMS and is approved by the N.C. Community College System to offer EMS education courses. The CCC EMT programs meet the current standards of the NC OEMS and 2009 DOT/NHTSA national education standards EMT curriculum.

***Notes – No registration fee for EMS: All other costs associated with this course will be provided in the Course Information Letter when you join the interest list

***Schedule – The course will consist of 112 online hours, 80 classroom / lab hours and 48 clinical hours. Course classroom / lab schedule: May 13, 14 / June 10, 11 / July 8, 9 / August 5, 6, 12, 13: All classroom times are 8:00am-5:00pm

For more information contact Kevin White at 252-222-6201 or whitek@carteret.edu.

The Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC) is a 16-hour NAEMT course that focuses on critical pediatric physiology, illnesses, injuries and interventions to help EMS practitioners provide the best treatment for sick and injured children in the field.  The course stresses critical thinking skills to help practitioners make the best decisions for their young patients. A course completion card will be issued upon successful completion of the course.

Emergency Pediatric Care, 4^th edition required for this course

Textbook ISBN: 9781284255096

For more information please contact Kevin White at 252-222-6201 or whitek@carteret.edu

This 8-hour certification-related course is designed to apprise chief officers of the various aspects and complexities surrounding the operations and organization of North Carolina Fire departments. Emphasis will be placed on ratings and inspections, NFIRS reporting, prevention and relief funds, grant programs, basic line of duty death information, various state associations, and an overview of chief officer expectations in North Carolina. This class will satisfy the 9S insurance inspection criteria as specified by the North Carolina Administrative Code. This course is offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines.

For more information please contact Kevin White at 252-222-6201 or whitek@carteret.edu

This certification-related Fire and Life Safety Education (FLSE) course covers the basics of fire and life safety and is the first of three FLSE levels. This class is designed to give firefighters and fire & life safety educators ideas and confidence to teach fire safety to all ages. Students will participate in fire safety lessons and teach a safety lesson plan that they can use at their own fire department. Information will be presented on how to develop and maintain a work schedule, arrange meetings, presentations, and community events, while reducing scheduling conflicts. This is a NC Fire and Rescue Commission certification course.

This certification-related Fire and Life Safety Education (FLSE) course is the second of three FLSE levels. Using their local data, students will establish the types of problems occurring in their community and then develop a plan to decrease these injuries or losses through a community risk assessment. To make the class more effective, students should bring fire and injury loss statistics from their local areas. Students will develop lesson plans and learning objectives for a Fire and Life safety program to meet the need in their community. The course fee is waived for Fire Department personnel.

*** Notes: Course times; Dec. 12-15 0900-1800 / Dec. 16 0900-1300

This certification-related Fire and Life Safety Education (FLSE) course is the third of three FLSE levels. Using local demographics, students will identify issues and plan priorities for the life safety education programs and will create a marketing plan designed to increase awareness in their community. Educators will also discuss suggestions for working with elected officials to reduce injury, death and property damage. During this class, participants will create a developmentally appropriate training program for their agency and compile education materials to supplement the new program. Students will have the opportunity to write a grant proposal that can be submitted to a Grantor at the end of the class. To make the class more effective, students should bring fire and injury loss statistics from their local areas and ideas for their grant proposal. The course fee is waived for Fire Department personnel.

*** Notes: Course times; Jan. 23-26 0900-1800 / Jan. 27 0900-1300

This course will present the Instructor II candidate with the knowledge, skills, and ability to satisfy the requirements of NFPA 1041: Standard for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Professional Qualifications (2019 edition; Chapter 5). This curriculum should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines; contact the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for details. Effective date July 1, 2020/NFPA 1041 Standard, 2019 edition.

No fee for Fire: Course schedule;

*Notes: Nov. 4, 11 1800-2200 / Nov. 5, 6, 12, 13 0800-1700

This certification-related course covers the knowledge, skills, and requirements referenced in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1021 Standard, 2020 edition, for Fire Officer I training. Topics include officer roles and responsibilities, community risk reduction, budgets, fire cause determination, inspections, education, leadership, management, public relations, and other requirements included in the NFPA standard. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of relevant NFPA standards as required for state Fire Officer I certification. This course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines; contact Office State Fire Marshal for details. Effective date January 1, 2022.

IFSTA: Fire & Emergency Services Company Officer, 6th edition required for this course.

Textbook ISBN: 978-0879396503

NOTES: Jan. 30, 31, Feb. 1, 2  0900-1800 / Feb. 3  0900-1300

This is an 8-hour classroom course for EMTs, paramedics, emergency responders, nurses, physician assistants and physicians that expands upon the curriculum presented in the core course, with more in-depth content and complex scenarios. Students who successfully complete this course receive a certificate of completion, wallet card good for four years, and 8 hours of CAPCE credit.

This is an 8-hour classroom course for EMTs, Paramedics, emergency responders, nurses, physician assistants and physicians.  Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a certificate of completion, a wallet card recognizing them as GEMS core providers for 4 years, and 8 hours of CAPCE credit.

This course is designed for emergency medical responders (EMR), firefighters, rescue personnel, and law enforcement officers. This course trains first responders to provide the most effective trauma treatment before emergency medical services (EMS) arrive on scene. Course teaches and reinforces the principles of rapidly assessing a trauma patient using an orderly approach, immediately treating life threatening problems as they are identified, and minimizing any delays in initiating transport to an appropriate destination. Current course text book is mandatory. Students will receive the pre-test on the first day of class.

Principles of Ethics and Personal Leadership (PEPL) is a 16-hour course that provides EMS and Mobile Healthcare (MHC) practitioners at all levels with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively interact with patients and their families, other medical personnel, co-workers, supervisors and community residents at large. The course covers topics and skills in the following areas:
• Personal and professional values and beliefs
• Understanding the concept of “service beyond self”
• Personal responsibility for ethical decision making
• Strategies for conflict resolution
• Serving as an ambassador for the profession, agency, and community

The 2nd edition of NAEMT’s Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) course teaches EMS practitioners and other prehospital providers how to respond to and care for patients in a civilian tactical environment. NAEMT’s TECC course is endorsed by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, is consistent with the current guidelines established by the Committee on TECC (Co-TECC), and meets all of the updated National Tactical Emergency Medical Support Competency Domains. This course is accredited by CAPCE for 16 hours of continuing education credit, and recognized by NREMT.
The 16-hour course presents the three phases of tactical care and integrates parallel EMS nomenclature:
• Hot Zone/Direct Threat Care that is rendered while under attack or in adverse conditions.
• Warm Zone/Indirect Threat Care that is rendered while the threat has been suppressed but may resurface at any point.
• Cold Zone/Evacuation Care that is rendered while the casualty is being evacuated from the incident site.
For fee exemption, bring a letter of affiliation to the class.

This certification-related course in anchors and mechanical advantage systems (MAS) will present the Technical Rescuer (TR) with the correct techniques for the setup, operation, and function of various multiple-point anchor and portable anchor/lifting platform systems used during rope rescue incidents. This course should be offered consistent with the most current Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) guidelines.

No fee for fire/EMS: Course schedule Feb. 28 1200-1700 / March 1 0800-1700

This certification-related course in fixed rope systems will present the Technical Rescuer (TR) with the correct techniques for the setup, operation, and function of fixed rope systems used during rope rescue incidents. This course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines.

No fee for fire/EMS: Course schedule March 2 0800-1700 / March 3 0900-1200

This certification-related course in health and wellness will present the Technical Rescuer (TR) with an overview of a healthy lifestyle and its importance to emergency services operations. This course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines.

No fee for fire/EMS:

This certification-related course in helicopter transport will present to the Technical Rescuer (TR) general operating and safety guidelines when working with helicopters at emergency scenes for the protection of on- scene emergency providers, flight crews, and the civilian population. This course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines.

No fee for fire/EMS:

This certification-related course in horizontal systems will present the Technical Rescuer (TR) with the correct techniques for the setup, operation, and function of horizontal systems for use at a rope rescue incident. This course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines.

No fee for fire/EMS: Course schedule March 14 1300-1600 / March 15 0800-1700

This certification-related course in lowers and raises will present the Technical Rescuer (TR) with the correct techniques for the setup, operation, and function of various types of high angle raising and lowering operations involving litters during a rope rescue incident. This course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines.

No fee for fire/EMS: Course schedule March 13 0800-1700 / March 14 0800-1100

This certification-related course in rescue equipment will introduce the Technical Rescuer (TR) to the operation and function of various tools and equipment commonly used in rescue operations. This course will also present procedures for care, inspection, and maintenance of personal protective equipment, tactical equipment, and apparatus. The value of periodic inspection and maintenance to reduce the chances of unexpected equipment failure, performance failure, disabling injuries, and fatalities will be discussed. This course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines.

No fee for fire/EMS:

This certification-related course in rescue operations will present the Technical Rescuer (TR) with the requirements for pre-planning, scene size-up, and hazards assessment for incidents involving rope rescue. This course will also introduce the Technical Rescuer to applicable standards addressing rope rescue, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), accessory gear, rope software, and rope hardware. This course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines.

No fee for fire/EMS: Course schedule Feb. 13 0800-1700 / Feb. 14 0800-1100

This certification-related course in rope basics will present to the Technical Rescuer (TR) safe and effective methods of rescue in elevated and below grade environments using ropes, knots, and rope related equipment. Mechanical advantage, anchors, anchoring techniques, and stress loads will be covered. This course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines.

No fee for fire/EMS: Course schedule Feb. 27 0800-1700 / Feb. 28 0800-1100

This certification-related course in personal protective equipment (PPE) will introduce to the Technical Rescuer (TR) the need for and use of PPE to enable the rescuer to perform his/her duties in a safe and responsible manner. Physical characteristics of rescuers, stress, endurance, and the limitations of equipment will be discussed. This course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines.

No fee for fire/EMS:

This certification-related course in victim management will offer the Technical Rescuer (TR) practical applications for correctly gaining access to, stabilizing the environment, packaging, and removing patients for a ropes rescue incident. All the elements of anchors, fixed rope systems, lowers and raises, and high lines are employed. This course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines.

No fee for fire/EMS:

This registration is for those that wish to attend all courses in the TR Series running from February 13 through March 17 at Atlantic Beach Fire Department. If you only need certain courses in the series to complete your certification, or are unable to attend all courses, please register individually for those courses. See individual courses for dates and times. Each individual course has a course fee of $70.00 unless you are considered fee waived.