EMT Certification

To register for any of the following classes, use one of the registration forms on the main EMS page.

Medical Responder - January 5, 2009

This class will be every Monday and Wednesday night from 7-10pm at the Benson Fire Department.
The required textbook and workbook is Brady's Prehospital Emergency Care, eighth edition, by Mistovich/Karren, ISBN 0-13-174143-8. Available at the JCC Bookstore or online through.
To register for the class, you need to preregister and bring $65 or a squad letterhead from a chief or training officer stating that you are a member in good standing. Members of squads are fee-exempt for both fire and EMS personnel.

EMT-Basic - January 13, 2009

This class will be every Tuesday and Thursday night from 7-10pm. There are several required Saturday classes.
The required textbook and workbook is Brady's Prehospital Emergency Care, eighth edition, by Mistovich/Karren, ISBN 0-13-174143-8. Available at the JCC Bookstore or online through.
To register for the class, you need to preregister and bring $65 or a squad letterhead from a chief or training officer stating that you are a member in good standing. Members of squads are fee-exempt for both fire and EMS personnel.

EMT-Intermediate - TBA

This class will meet every Monday and Wednesday night from 7-10pm in Elsee Building.
The required textbook and workbook for this class are the Mosby's EMT-Intermediate Textbook, 3rd ed., by Shade, ISBN 0-32-3045154. These can be ordered online or you may purchase them at the JCC Bookstore.
To register for the class, download a copy of the preregistration form (available from the EMS main page) and mail it to: Johnston Community College, EMS Department, 245 College Road, Smithfield, NC 27577.
To register for the class, you need to preregister and bring $65 or a squad letterhead from a chief or training officer stating that you are a member in good standing. Members of squads are fee-exempt for both fire and EMS personnel. You are required to be affiliated with a squad for the purpose of malpractice insurance.

EMT-Paramedic

Orientation: Thursday, January 8th, 2009 at 08:30- 17:30. Public Safety Services Building Auditorium

Course Information: This year- long EMT Basic to Paramedic Program is offered on a shift friendly schedule.

One class per week: Monday or Thursday; 8:30- 5:30 pm.
One clinical shift per week with flexible scheduling.
11 weekend classes.
ACLS, PALS, PEPP, AMLS, NIMS certifications included.
EMS 3000 Anatomy and Physiology offered on-line as a co-requisite.
Graduation is December 18, 2009.

Requirements: North Carolina EMT Basic or Intermediate, High School Diploma or GED.

Textbook: Mosby’s Third Edition Revised Paramedic through JCC Bookstore or on-line vendor. ISBN 0-323-04362-3. A list of other required text books will be provided during orientation.

Registration is $65 for each division of the 3 divisions. Students are fee-exempt with a NC Fire/police/EMS affiliation letter on organization letterhead. Register at orientation.

For questions please call Susan Crisp at (919) 209-2135.

Bridge to Paramedic:
Registered Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, and Military medics can complete the Paramedic course through advanced placement based on experience and education. See website for brochure, or Contact Leah Garner (919) 209-2086 for RN/RT, Mick Stewart (919) 209-2183 for military.