Emergency Medical Science – Occupational Extension

CPR & First Aid

Healthcare Provider CPR is designed for those involved in healthcare or first response. Heartsaver CPR is designed for the general public. The cost for each course is $78.

NOTE: Students will not receive a confirmation of registration. If your form of payment is charged, the student is registered for the course.

Students are encouraged to buy a student handbook for the appropriate class at the GTCC bookstore or online. Students will also be required to download a free app to their phones for use in class: QCPR Learner (Apple App Store, Google Play). Certification cards will be emailed to students within 21 days of class completion. Questions about certification cards may be emailed to Maggie Bull, Training Center Coordinator, at mebull@gtcc.edu.

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

• Prerequisites: Valid driver's license. College transcripts (English) or CASUS Reading Test. (To schedule, email gtccems@gtcc.edu).
• Registration fee: $204.50, due at the time of registration
• Required textbook: "Emergency Care," 14th Edition (ISBN: 9780136681168), $111.99. Can only be purchased from Pearson Publishing. Students are encouraged to buy the book two weeks before the class start date. (An electronic version of the book is acceptable). 
• Required EMS testing: $60, EMT – (due on the first day of class)
• Required clinical uniform: $85 (approximate cost). This is required before starting the field internship. Information will be given on the first day of class.

Advanced EMT

Advanced EMT to Paramedic Course

• Prerequisites: Valid driver's license. Current NC Advanced EMT credential. College Transcripts (Math & English) or CASUS Math & Reading Test. (To schedule, email gtccems@gtcc.edu).
• Registration fee: $204.50, due at the time of registration; and $409 due after the course starts. 
• Required textbook: Paramedic Care: Principles & Practice, 6th edition Volumes 1 & 2, $331. Can only buy from Pearson Publishing. Students are encouraged to buy the book two weeks before the class start date. (An electronic version of the book is acceptable). 
• Required testing and skills tracking software: $190 
• Required background check: $110
• Required clinical uniform: $400 (approximate cost)

Information about course schedules, clinicals, EMS testing, etc., will be given to the student on the first day of class. No information will be emailed to the student before the start of the course.

Fee-Waived Eligible Students:

Students currently affiliated as an employee or volunteer with a state, county, or municipal public safety agency may be eligible for a waiver of the registration fee. Please contact the EMS Department at gtccems@gtcc.edu with questions.

NOTE: Students will not receive a confirmation of registration. If your form of payment is charged, the student is registered for the course.

Tactical EMS Course

Pre-Requisites: Current NC EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic credential;  Must be able to meet NC Police Officer Physical Abilities Test (POPAT) standards during first week of the course.

Required Materials: Student must bring own firearms and tactical kit comprised of a tactical helmet and properly sized plate carrier. GTCC  will supply 9mm and .556 ammunition.

Schedule note: A night operations event will be held on 10/30/25. The instructor will provide more information during the first week.

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – Continuing Education

GTCC is offering online continuing education for Emergency Medical Technicians. This education will be offered in module format each semester. The student will be required to complete all quizzes for each module offered to receive credit.

Prerequisite: All students must possess a current National Registry or North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) credential. 

Spring 2025

Topics:

• Airway
• Medical 1
• Operations

CE Hours: 9

To Register:

Contact gtccems@gtcc.edu.