Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Education Program
Accreditation
The Johnston Community College program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org
To contact CoAEMSP:
214-703-8445
www.coaemsp.org
National Registry Exam Pass Rates
| Year | Rate |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 84% |
| 2022 | 83% |
| 2021 | 75% |
| 2020 | 86% |
| 2019 | 100% |
North Carolina Paramedic Exam Pass Rates
| Certificate Program Rate | Curriculum Program Rate | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | First Time | Overall | First Time | Overall |
| 2023 | 68% (Traditional) 86% (Hybrid) |
95% (Traditional) 100% (Hybrid) |
There were no curriculum graduates during the 2023 reporting year | |
| 2022 | 81% (Traditional) 86% (Hybrid) |
100% (Traditional) 100% (Hybrid) |
86% | 100% |
| 2021 | 48% | 100% | There were no curriculum graduates during the 2021 reporting year | |
| 2020 | 88% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2019 | 87% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Program Retention Rates
| Year | Certificate Program Rate | Curriculum Program Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 46% (Traditional) 59% (Hybrid) |
There were no curriculum graduates during the 2023 reporting year |
| 2022 | 55% (Traditional) 67% (Hybrid) |
44% |
| 2021 | 61% | There were no curriculum graduates during the 2021 reporting year |
| 2020 | 61% | 86% |
| 2019 | 65% | 57% |
Positive Job Placement
| Year | Certificate Program Rate | Curriculum Program Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 100% (Traditional) 100% (Hybrid) |
There were no curriculum graduates during the 2023 reporting year |
| 2022 | 100% (Traditional) 93% (Hybrid) |
100% |
| 2021 | 96% | There were no curriculum graduates during the 2021 reporting year |
| 2020 | 100% | 100% |
| 2019 | 100% | 100% |
When crisis strikes and emergency assistance is needed, will you be ready?
The Johnston Community College EMS Education department offers dynamic courses designed
for the prehospital emergency provider on the front lines of today's rising health
care needs. Whether you are looking for a degree in Emergency Medical Science, an
initial EMS certification course, or an EMS continuing education course, we have a
program to meet your needs.
JCC also serves as an American Heart Association Community Training Center for CPR classes and other AHA-related courses. We are proud to offer Specialty EMS courses not otherwise found at other colleges as well. The JCC EMS Education department is committed to remaining one of the leading community colleges in the state, offering innovative and cutting edge classes that exceed the student's expectations. Welcome to our program, where excellence in public safety isn't just our goal. It is our creed.
Program Description
Pre-hospital care providers are an invaluable link in the health care system. JCC EMS Education Program is designed to prepare students to enter the workforce by offering EMS credentialing courses and enhancement opportunities such as an Associate Degree in Emergency Medical Science.
Program Minimum Goal
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 Responder levels.
Program Content
Courses in EMS Education provide the student an opportunity to acquire basic and advanced
life support knowledge and skills by utilizing classroom instruction, practical laboratory
sessions, hospital clinical experience, and field internships with emergency medical
service agencies.
Employment Opportunities
Includes EMS providers, ambulance services, fire and rescue agencies, air medical services, specialty areas of hospitals and healthcare facilities, industry, educational institutions and government agencies.
All Continuing Education initial courses and the Associate Degree in Emergency Medical Science meet the requirements set forth by NC Office of EMS and National Standard Curriculum set forth by United States Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (US DOT NHTSA).
Additional Information
Upon successful completion of courses or course content in degree programs, students are eligible to seek specific credential from NC Office of Emergency Medical Services and National Registry.
- Learn more about the Emergency Medical Science Curriculum Program
- Learn more about EMS Continuing Education Programs
Academic Accommodations
If you are a student with a documented disability and would like to discuss appropriate academic accommodations, please contact the Mr. Bruce Pomeroy in the Accessibility Services Office at 919-209-2074 or via email at bepomeroy@johnstoncc.edu.
Admissions
Office: Student Success Center - Tart Building - Room D101
Phone: 919-209-2128
Email: jccadmissions@johnstoncc.edu