EMERGENCY MEDICAL SCIENCE

It’s more than a job. It’s a calling.

The nationally accredited Emergency Medical Science program at Carteret CC provides the educational foundation necessary to begin a successful career in the field of emergency medical services. Upon successful completion, students are eligible for the North Carolina state paramedic exam, as well as the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians

Paramedic students will acquire the necessary information and skills needed to manage critically ill or injured patients in the pre-hospital setting. Students will learn skills such as: patient assessment, endotracheal intubation, surgical airway placement, EKG defibrillation, intravenous(IV) access, and medication administration.

Degree Completion Plan

View what classes you need and when you can take them to complete an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Emergency Medical Science.

Bridging Degree Completion Plan

Already a paramedic? Are you ready to complete your degree? Great news! The EMS Bridging program is designed to give currently credentialed paramedics the opportunity to complete their associate’s degree.

To be eligible for this program, students must already possess a state EMT-Paramedic credential or be Nationally Registered prior to starting the program. Once the student has applied and been accepted into the program, they may begin coursework at the beginning of any semester (Fall, Spring, Summer). Please note, students will not be eligible for credentialing exams upon degree completion.

Where Can I Transfer?

Looking to transfer to a university after you complete your degree at Carteret CC? Good news! Carteret CC has university transfer agreements for students who graduate with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Emergency Medical Science to:

Western Carolina University
Western Governors University North Carolina

PROGRAM OUTCOMES, EFFECTIVENESS, AND ACCREDITATION

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Throughout the EMS program, three domains of learning are taught and evaluated by the faculty.

In order to successfully complete the program and be eligible to sit for the state paramedic exam, students must display competency in each of these learning domains.

Each student will have a terminal competency form that will be signed by the program medical director and the program chairperson once they have successfully completed the program. Failure to display competency in any or all of these domains will result in program removal or an unsuccessful attempt at program completion.

1: Cognitive Domain
Students will demonstrate the knowledge of a competent entry-level paramedic.

2: Psychomotor Domain
Students will demonstrate the skills of a competent entry-level paramedic.

3: Affective Domain
Students will demonstrate the behaviors of a competent entry-level paramedic.

PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS MEASURES

Retention

The paramedic program has a retention benchmark of 70% and it is measured annually.

State Written Exam Pass Rate

The National Registry (written and/or practical) Threshold set by the National Registry or State Exam (written and/or practical) threshold set by the State is 70%. The success of any results will be computed over the most recent reporting year (2017) based on the total number of completing the program.

Job Placement Rate

The Positive (Job) Placement threshold set by the CoAEMSP is 70%. Positive (Job) Placement means that the graduate is employed full or part-time or volunteers in the profession or in a related field; continuing his/her education; or is serving in the military.

Graduate Satisfaction Rating

For each group of graduating students within 6-12 months after graduation using the CoAEMSP required graduate survey items.

Employer Satisfaction Rating

For each group of graduating students, programs are required to conduct surveys of those graduates and the employers of those graduates within 6-12 months after graduation using the CoAEMSP required employer survey items.

Commissions on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 113^th St N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
Phone: 727-210-2350
www.caahep.org

Program Contact

Christine Turner
Chair of EMS
Phone: (252) 222-6082
Email: turnerc@carteret.edu