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Overview

С»ÆѼÊÓƵ County EMS is partnering with С»ÆѼÊÓƵ County Public Schools to offer an EMT class for eligible high school students for the 2025-2026 school year.

This course is aligned to the EMT Basic certification available from the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services. The course is also aligned to meet the standards of Emergency Technology 1 and 2 from the Department of Public Instruction. This is a year-long course that spans two consecutive semesters. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be eligible to test for their North Carolina EMT credential.

Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include clinical hours. Clinical shifts will be completed during this course. Students will be required to complete 48 hours of clinical hours with a designated EMS agency. This will be scheduled in addition to class days and should not interfere with class.

Program Information

Location: С»ÆѼÊÓƵ County Emergency Services Education Center, 221 South Rogers Ln., Suite 160, Raleigh, NC 27610
Start Date: August 2025
End Date: May 2026
Calendar: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 4 – 7:30 p.m.
Transportation: Students must provide their own transportation.

Eligibility

• Must be a rising senior or super senior.
• Must turn 18 by July 1, 2026 (Provide date of 18 years of age if you are past this deadline).
• Must be a WCPSS student during fall and spring.
• Complete English III or equivalent with a passing grade prior to the start of the course.
• Parent or guardian approval.
• Students may be selected for the program without a driver’s license; however, failure to have a full provisional driver’s license by Jan. 2026 may impact the student’s ability to obtain a certification.
• Preference given to students who demonstrate interest in pursuing EMS as a career and/or have previously participated in youth programs at С»ÆѼÊÓƵ County EMS.

Application and Selection Process

Students should complete an by Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. The application will include:

• Two recommendations (completed via ).
  • May be completed by a supervisor, teacher, guidance counselor, CDC etc. (must have at least one academic recommendation).
  • Must be complete by the application deadline.
• Short essay questions:
  • What is your professional career goal?
  • Why would you like to take this course? Please explain how this course aligns with your career plans/goals.
  • Where do you see yourself in 3 years?

Questions?

Questions can be directed to Carissa Way or Cherish Walsh via the contact information below:
Carissa.Way@С»ÆѼÊÓƵ.Gov | 984-268-0194

Cherish.Walsh@С»ÆѼÊÓƵ.Gov | 984-884-2575

- Eligibility and Expectations

Overview

С»ÆѼÊÓƵ County EMS is offering an internship over the summer for selected high school juniors and seniors during the months of June, July and August of 2025.С»ÆѼÊÓƵ

This internship is aligned to the WCPSS internship standards for hours and obligations. The program will span over the summer months providing a wide variety of opportunities and content. Students will be immersed in our academy, simulations, field trips, specialty classes and ambulance observation shifts. Students will be exposed to the different departments that make our EMS system function each day. The final project will involve a presentation and reflect upon the experiences during the internship.

Upon successful completion of this internship, students will have 120 hours and may be eligible for one credit hour at participating high schools.

Program Information

Location: С»ÆѼÊÓƵ County Emergency Services Education Center, 221 South Rogers Ln., Suite 160, Raleigh, NC 27610
Start Date: June 2025
End Date: August 2025
Calendar: Weekdays and ambulance shifts.
Transportation: Students must provide their own transportation.

Eligibility

• Must be a high school junior or senior.
• Must be available during the months of June, July and August of 2025.С»ÆѼÊÓƵ
• Must have transportation on-site and off-site.
• Parental or guardian approval.
• Must complete the 120-hour program, including the final project presentation.
• Preference given to students who demonstrate interest in pursuing EMS as a career and/or have previously participated in youth programs at С»ÆѼÊÓƵ County EMS.

Application and Selection Process

Students should complete an by Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. The application will include:

• Answering the provided fill-in and multiple-choice questions.
• Short essay questions:
  • Are you interested in EMS as a career?
  • What do you hope to achieve from completing an EMS Internship with С»ÆѼÊÓƵ County?
  • What are your career goals?
• Must be complete by the application deadline.

Questions?

Questions can be directed to Carissa Way or Cherish Walsh via the contact information below:
Carissa.Way@С»ÆѼÊÓƵ.Gov | 984-268-0194

Cherish.Walsh@С»ÆѼÊÓƵ.Gov | 984-884-2575