Emergency Training

Johnston Community College (JCC) offers a comprehensive selection of Emergency Training Courses, equipping healthcare professionals, first responders, and the public with essential skills to handle medical emergencies.
 JCC's  Specialized Certification programs are offered through the American Heart Association (AHA) and the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT)

Pediatric Emergency Care(AHA)

  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS): Learn to assess, manage, and direct care during pediatric emergencies using advanced life-saving techniques for infants and children.
  • Pediatric Emergency Assessment Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS): Build the skills to evaluate and stabilize critically ill infants and children, even if you rarely treat pediatric emergencies.
    • PALS Initial Provider – Full certification for new PALS providers.
    • PALS Recertification – Renewal course for experienced pediatric providers.
  • Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) – Gain specialized training in providing emergency medical care for children in prehospital and field settings.

Prehospital Emergency Care (NAEMT)

  • Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) - Learn advanced trauma care techniques, including patient assessment, airway management, and treatment of trauma injuries in prehospital settings.
  • Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) - Develop skills to assess and manage a wide range of medical emergencies, including respiratory, cardiac, and neurological conditions.
  • Geriatric Education for EMS (GEMS) - Understand how to assess and treat elderly patients while addressing age-related changes and providing compassionate care.
  • EMS Vehicle Operator Safety (EVOS) - Gain essential knowledge of safe driving practices, vehicle operation, and crash prevention for EMS professionals.
  • Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) - Train to provide life-saving care in tactical or high-threat situations, from active scenes to patient evacuation zones.

Instructor & Public Safety Courses

  • American Heart Association (AHA) Instructor Courses - Learn how to teach life-saving courses such as BLS, ACLS, PALS, and Heartsaver®. You’ll complete structured training to become a certified instructor ready to lead others in emergency care.

Heartsaver Courses (AHA)

  • Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED - Learn basic first aid, CPR, and AED skills to respond to medical emergencies involving adults, children, and infants—ideal for teachers, coaches, childcare providers, and community members.
  • Heartsaver® Pediatric First Aid CPR AED - Gain the skills to handle medical and cardiac emergencies involving infants and children, designed for anyone who works or cares for young patients.

Register for Available Courses

If you do not see the course(s) you are interested in registering for, it is not available at this time.

Search Available Courses and Register

Still Have Questions?

Request More Information