EMR: Emergency Medical Responder

Thank you for your interest in the initial Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) course.

This is a traditional Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) course, which consists of 96 hours of didactic, lab, Technical Scope of Practice Evaluations (TSOPs) & exams. Students will attend class each Tuesday from 18:00-22:00 hours, with approximately one (1) weekend a month from 0830-1730 hours. This class consist of 96 hours of didactic, lab, TSOPs & exams. This course meets NCOEMS and National EMS Education Standards.

Course orientation will be held on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 6pm. Course registration will be completed during the orientation session.  Late registration is available until the first day of class.

Course starts: Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Course ends: Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Cost: Payment in the form of cash, a money order, credit card or personal check may be made to the business office at JCC or online through the payment after registration for the following items:

  • $180 Registration fee (unless fee waived through affiliation with a department)

Additional required fees:

  • $10.50 for AHA CPR equipment and card (collected online via provided link prior to course)
  • $42.50 Platinum planner/EMS testing subscription
  • $125 (average cost) for textbook: :  AAOS Emergency Medical Responder: Your First Response in Emergency Care. 7th Edition (Textbook only, workbook not required)

Course Prerequisites

  • Students must be 17 years of age prior to the end of class.
  • High School Diploma / GED or successful completion of an entrance exam assessing reading comprehension and English language skills at 10th grade level.

Additional information or questions contact:

Jeffrey “Scott” Long
Lead EMT/AEMT Instructor/Coordinator
Public Safety Building, J1030
(919) 464-2353 (Office)
jslong@johnstoncc.edu
Kenneth “Mark” Holloman
Department Chair/Program Director of EMS
Public Safety Building, J1150
919-464-2364 (Office) - 919-524-4254 (Cell/Text)
kmholloman@johnstoncc.edu