Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Program
The EMT program introduces basic emergency medical care. Topics include preparatory, airway, patient assessment, medical emergencies, trauma, infants and children, and operations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve North Carolina State or National Registry EMT certification.

Upcoming Classes
Class Dates
Accelerated 7-Week Program (Immediately Following Fire Academy)
- November 2, 2026 – December 18, 2026 Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- March 31, 2027 – May 14, 2027, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Later Dates – TBA
Day Class:
- January 6, 2027 to March 31, 2027 – Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9a.m. – 4 p.m.
- May 24, 2027 to August 13, 2027 – Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Night Class:
- TBA
Hybrid EMR to EMT Bridge – MUST HAVE ACTIVE NC EMR or NREMR
- TBA
EMT Class – Didactic/Classroom
Requirements: High School Diploma or GED. Please bring a copy with you to the first class meeting. Must be age 17 by end date of class.
If a student is under the age of 18 or does not possess a high school diploma nor GED, they must pass a Reading Assessment Exam prior to entry into class.
*Students who have an affiliation with a North Carolina Fire Department or EMS Agency are Registration Fee Exempt. ALL STUDENTS MUST PAY $2.00 ACCIDENT INSURANCE FEE.
EMT Class Registration Fee: $180.00 – Non-Affiliated with NC Fire/ EMS Agency
Textbook: Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured 13th Edition (ISBN: 9781284325225) with Navigate Advantage Access (verify inclusion when purchasing) $309.95
FISDAP Clinical Tracking Software: $164.95
Accident Insurance: $2.00
CPR Card Fee: $10.00
Clinical Registration: $180.00 (unless exempt w/NC Provider)
Uniforms: $225.00
Malpractice Insurance: $16.00
Drug Screen & Background Check: $50.00
Immunization Records: Student bears cost, if necessary, with their health provider.
EMT Class – Clinical Portion
Students must attend 60 hours of Field Clinicals
*ALL FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTIFICATION*
Contact us for more information
Nikki Hudson
EMS Program Coordinator
hudsonn233@clevelandcc.edu
704-669-4194
Brown Emergency Training Center
Donna Rose
EMS Program Clinical Coordinator
rosed@clevelandcc.edu
704-472-7618
Brown Emergency Training Center