RCC-MEDIC-Application-1 - EMS Educationals (AEMT & MEDIC) Program Requirements & Application Packet - June 2025

Sep 23, 2026

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EMS Educationals (AEMT & MEDIC) Program Requirements & Application Packet (June 2025) supports prospective students applying to Robeson Community College EMS Education Advanced Life Support courses. It outlines course hours for AEMT and Paramedic, eligibility for North Carolina and National Registry certification exams, and how credentials may earn credit toward an Associate Degree in Applied Science: Emergency Medical Science. It details prerequisites, assessment testing requirements, required textbooks and testing platforms, clinical/field placement conditions, medical documentation, background checks, immunizations, and uniform expectations.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages8

Reading Time20 min

AccessFree to download

Program Overview

Course Structure and Certification Eligibility

Prerequisites

Required Credentials and Assessments

Requirements for Clinicals and Testing

Textbooks and Testing Platforms

EMS Field and Clinical Policies

Placement Approval and Progression

Medical Documents and Uniforms

Drug Screen, Background Check, Immunizations, and PPE

EMS EDUCATIONALS (AEMT & MEDIC) PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS & APPLICATION PACKET June 2025 To Prospective Students This packet is provided to assist you in applying for Robeson Community College EMS Education Advanced Life Support courses of Advanced EMT (AEMT) and Paramedic. AEMT: The AEMT course consists of approximately 136 hours of instructor led didactic, skill and assessment labs, 75 hours of online education as well as 48 hours of hospital clinical and 48 hours of EMS field internship. PARAMEDIC: The Paramedic course consists of approximately 368 hours of instructor led didactic, skill and assessment labs, 292 hours of online education as well as 200 hours of hospital clinical and 300 hours of EMS field internship. Upon successful completion of either class, you will be eligible to take the North Carolina certification exam or the National Registry certification exam. Upon receiving a credential from the NC Office of EMS or National Registry of EMT’s, you can receive credit towards an Associate Degree in Applied Science: Emergency Medical Science. You can request additional information from RCC EMS administration. PREREQUISITES The following criteria must be met prior to entering the ALS Program. Students should bring all of the information listed below prior to registering for the class. Registration will not be allowed without fulfilling each prerequisite. RCC EMS Program requires applicants MUST: • Possession of a valid and active North Carolina EMT Credential, NREMT or other states EMS Credential prior to the start of the clinical or field component. • Provide a copy of a current credential in American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers. • Complete the current reading and math assessment tests and score reading comprehension and math skills at the 12th grade level. Students producing a college transcript illustrating successful completion of a college-level English and/or Math course are exempt from the reading and/or math assessment. If you need to schedule a placement test, please contact the testing center (910) 272-3641. • Submit a Continuing Education Registration Form. This form will be emailed to you after the application is accepted. Registrations can also be completed in person at RCC’s main campus once the application is accepted. REQUIREMENTS – Clinicals/Testing: • The required text for ALS courses is the AAOS Emergency Care In The Streets 9th Ed. ISBN: 9781284256741. The textbook can be purchased at [https://checkout.jblearning.com/cart/Default.aspx?bc=25674-1&ref=psg&coupon=ROBCCNC](https://checkout.jblearning.com/cart/Default.aspx?bc=25674-1&ref=psg&coupon=ROBCCNC) • EMStesting is the official program used for student testing and exams. The student is required to purchase EMStesting for AEMT- $74 MEDIC- $105 within two weeks of course start date. Pricing – Platinum Educational Group • Fisdap is the official program utilized for scheduling clinicals and skills tracking. The student is required to purchase FISDAP within two weeks of course start date. The student is required to create a student account for AEMT $84 at [https://www.psglearning.com/catalog/](https://www.psglearning.com/catalog/)[ ](https://www.psglearning.com/catalog/)productdetails/9781284132007?ss360SearchTerm=fisdapship. Medic $84 at [https://](https://)[ ](https://)[www.psglearning.com/catalog/productdetails/9781284131994?ss360SearchTerm=fisdap](www.psglearning.com/catalog/productdetails/9781284131994?ss360SearchTerm=fisdap) [REQUIREMENTS](REQUIREMENTS) – EMS Field and Clinical: RCC does not guarantee the admission of any student to a field/clinical site. A student’s acceptance, participation, and continuation at any field/clinical site are subject to the approval and consent of the field/clinical site. Students must be able to attend and progress in the assigned field/clinical area for each course. Alternate assignments will not be made because of inability to progress

FAQs

What are the main program requirements before entering the ALS Program?

Students must hold a valid and active North Carolina EMT Credential (or NREMT/other states EMS credential) before the clinical/field component, submit required credential copies, complete reading and math assessments at the 12th-grade level (or provide college transcript exemptions), and submit a Continuing Education Registration Form.

What course components and hours are listed for AEMT and Paramedic?

AEMT includes approximately 136 hours of instructor-led didactic, skills, and assessment labs, plus 75 hours online education, and 48 hours hospital clinical and 48 hours EMS field internship. Paramedic includes approximately 368 hours instructor-led didactic, skills, and assessment labs, plus 292 hours online education, and 200 hours hospital clinical and 300 hours EMS field internship.

Which testing and clinical scheduling programs are required for students?

EMStesting is the official program for student testing and exams, and students must purchase it within two weeks of the course start date. Fisdap is used for scheduling clinicals and tracking skills, and students must purchase it within two weeks of the course start date and create a student account.

Sep 23, 2026

Uploaded by Riley