Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
SOLO Southeast’s intensive EMT program is designed to offer students a streamlined pathway into the world of Emergency Medical Services (EMS). The course is fast-paced and taught by our highly experienced instructors. Students learn anatomy, patient assessment, life-saving medical interventions, and pre-hospital patient care.
Overview
SOLO Southeast’s intensive EMT program is designed to offer students a streamlined pathway into the world of Emergency Medical Services (EMS). The course is fast-paced and taught by our highly experienced instructors. Students learn anatomy, patient assessment, life-saving medical interventions, and pre-hospital patient care. These topics are presented in lectures, hands-on labs, and textbook readings. Assessment is conducted through physical skill sign-offs and written exams and quizzes.
This rapid progression course provides career opportunities for students. EMT’s can join an ambulance service on a full- or part-time basis. Some fire departments require EMT certification for selection and many respond to medical calls. Pre-med and other pre-health students can improve their admission chances by gaining patient contact hours working in an emergency department or ambulance service. SOLO students will complete 192 hours of classroom work and 48 hours of clinical observations with local EMS agencies and emergency departments.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT): 240 Hours/26 Days
This 26-Day course consists of the Department of Transportation EMT curriculum condensed into an intensive, three-week program. Students learn how to perform patient assessment, respond to airway, breathing, and circulation issues, control incident sites, and perform emergency medical techniques. They also learn how to perform proper single-rescuer care with limited patient access and practice safe transport methods. The course includes hands-on, practical skills scenarios, classroom lectures, and clinical observations at local EMS services and emergency departments. American Safety and Health Institute Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR is included. Students will also complete an NAEMT Emergency Vehicle Operator Safety (EVOS) course. Following successful completion, students qualify to take the North Carolina State EMT Exams and/or National Registry EMT Exam. Looking for Wilderness upgrade?
What You’ll Learn
- Perform patient assessment
- Respond to airway, breathing, and circulation issues
- Control incident sites
- Perform emergency medical techniques.
- How to perform proper single-rescuer care with limited patient access and practice safe transport methods
Skills & Materials Covered
- Classroom Sessions (Covering the DOT National Registry & NC Requirements)
- Practical Skills Labs (National Registry and NC Psychomotor Test Requirements)
- Clinical rotations at a local EMS Departments (Required for Patient Contact Hours & Skills)
- CPR & AED Basic Life Support Certification for Healthcare Professionals
- NAEMT EVOS Driver Certification (new in 2021)
Upon Successful Completion, Students Will Obtain:
- Certificate of completion for 240-hour state and nationally-certified Emergency Medical Technician course (qualification for NREMT/NCEMS written test)
- NREMT psychomotor testing
- 2-year Basic Life Support certification
- NAEMT EVOS driver certification
Course Topics
- Introduction to Emergency Care & Training
- Medical Legal Issues
- Patient Assessment System
- Documentation
- Airway Obstruction & Respiratory Arrest
- O2 Therapy
- Bleeding & Shock
- CPR
- CPR Considerations for the Remote Environment
- Chest Trauma
- Common Wilderness Medical Problems
- Central Nervous System
- Lifting and Moving
- C-Collars
- Back Board and KED Board
- Litter Packaging
- Backcountry Spinal Assessment
- Head Injuries
- Soft Tissue Injuries
- Wilderness Wound Management
- Athletic Injuries
- Fracture Management
- Traction Splint
- Dislocations
- Cold Injuries
- Hydration Illnesses
- Cardiac, Respiratory and Neurological Emergencies
- Diabetes
- Abdominal Emergencies
- Poisoning
- Triage
- Multiple Casualty Incidents
- Incident Command System
- Leadership, Teamwork & Communication
- Medical Decision-making
- Disturbances of Behavior
- Alcohol & Drug Emergencies
What to Expect
This 26-Day course consists of the Department of Transportation EMT curriculum condensed into an intensive, three-week program.
Dates
Registration for EMT closes three weeks prior to the start of class. A $400 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of booking.
| Dates | Location | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30-Feb 24, 2025 | Bryson City, NC | |
| Jun 12-Jul 7, 2025 | Bryson City, NC | |
| Sep 11-Oct 6, 2025 | Bryson City, NC |
Location
Before You Visit
- All course materials
- Professionally trained instructors
Please plan to have clothing appropriate to the season in which you will be taking the class, as you will spend a significant amount of time outside. The following list is to SUPPLEMENT the clothing you will be wearing. If you have trouble locating some of these items please call us as we have a limited amount for a loan.
Recommended Gear List
EMT Intensive course:
• Textbook (provided by SOLO SE)
• Approved clothing for clinicals (see above)
• Waterproof Jacket
• Wristwatch with seconds displayed (cell phone is not sufficient)
• Pens and any other office supplies necessary for studying (notebooks, highlighters, sticky- notes, etc.)
• Clothing appropriate to the weather for hands-on scenarios
Wilderness EMT (as above and…):
• Backpack for carrying gear (medium to large)
• Rain gear (tops and bottoms)
• Layers of clothing (for splinting exercises and to keep yourself warm during scenarios)
• Warm hat or sun hat (depending on season)
• Water bottles (at least 1 quart/liter)
• Head lamp or flashlight
• Footwear appropriate to the terrain (closed toes, no flip flops)
• Insect repellent (seasonal)
• Sunscreen (seasonal)
• Clothing that could be worn on a rafting trip (seasonal)
Additional items (not required):
• Old sleeping bag or blanket
• Footwear you don’t mind getting wet
• Knife
• Plastic tarp or groundsheet (min 6’x 6’)
• Sleeping pad (ensolite or thermarest)
• Personal first aid kit (Band-Aids etc.)
• Some of our scenarios may be water based; if you have your own wetsuit, PFD, water shoes, splash gear etc. please feel free to bring them, although we will supply all necessary gear free of charge
Prerequisites: Due to the intense nature of the course, students must meet the following requirements:
**Update: A full COVID-19 vaccination is required for all students in EMT or WEMT Courses.
- Minimum age of 18 years
- High School Diploma or GED
- No felony convictions
- Childhood vaccinations, Hep B series, and a negative TB test within 6 months of the course start date
- Must be able to meet NHTSA Functional Job Analysis requirements for EMS
There are many factors that may exclude individuals from taking this course. For the safety of students and instructors, all required forms must be completed before the start date. These forms are available by contacting the SOLO Southeast office at 828-475-7215.
NOC is home to two onsite restaurants, and hours vary seasonally. View hours for River’s End Restaurant and Big Wesser. Snacks are available for purchase at the General Store.
