Paramedic
Academic Prerequisites / Qualifications
May 2012
The following criteria must be met prior to entering the Paramedic Program here at College of
the Albemarle. Students should bring all of this information to the first night of class.
o Must have a current EMT-Basic certification.
o Must have been a NC EMT-Basic for at least one year.
o Must provide a copy of a current CPR card from the American Heart Association.
o Must have a high school diploma or GED.
o Must successfully complete the COMPASS or ASSET reading, writing, and math test
(COMPASS = at least a score of 81 on the reading test, at least a score of 70 on the
writing test, and at least a score of 45 on the pre-algebra test; ASSET = at least a score of
41 on the reading and writing test, and at least a score of 39 on the pre-algebra test). You
may be exempt from the placement test if you can prove that you have successfully
completed a placement test with a minimum of the above scores or you can provide a
copy of your college transcript documenting a grade of C or better in an English course
and either a MAT 060 course or a college-level algebra course.
o Must have successfully completed an Anatomy and Physiology course for the Emergency
Care Provider or have proof of registration for the Anatomy and Physiology course for
the Emergency Care Provider that will be offered as a co-requisite to the Paramedic
course.
o Must obtain a copy of criminal background record. This can be obtained through the
Clerk of Court for a nominal fee.
o Must provide documentation of the following immunizations:
A. Hepatitis B vaccination series or Waiver Form
B. Tetanus vaccination
C. Current PPD (Tubercular Skin Test)
These records can be obtained from either your family physician office or your local
health department.
o Must be physically able to lift, bend, stand, squat, kneel, and work in small or confined
areas.
o Must take an entrance exam. This is NOT a pass or fail test. It will be given the first night
of class and it is to access the medical knowledge level of students entering the program.
Edenton-Chowan Campus
Elizabeth City Campus
Dare County Campus
800 North Oakum Street
Edenton, NC 27932
P (252) 482-7900
F (252) 482-7999
P.O. Box 2327
Elizabeth City, NC 27906
P (252) 335-0821
F (252) 335-2011
132 Russell Twiford Road
Manteo, NC 27954
P (252) 473-2264
F (252) 473-5497
In order to register for the course a Continuing Education Registration Form must be completed.
This can be found on the COA website (http://www.albemarle.edu) under the Workforce
Development and Continuing Education department. You can also come into the Workforce
Development and Continuing Education office and complete one. Our office is located in the
Foreman Center on campus.
Course Fees
Registration Fees: $175.00
Due the same day as registration.
Registration must be completed before the first day of class.
Registration fee may be waived for those affiliated with a Fire, EMS, Rescue, or Law
Enforcement agency in the state of North Carolina.
Medical Liability: $6.50
This is a one-time fee for a $1,000,000.00 insurance policy.
This insurance is provided to help cover students in the case of medical errors or
omissions.
All students are required to have this insurance coverage.
Due the same day as registration.
Books: Price available at campus Book Store
Brady Essentials of Paramedic Care Update, 2nd Edition
Brady Prehospital Emergency Pharmacology, 6th Edition
Brady Basic Arrhythmias, 7th Edition
Available at the Book Store on campus.
Must be ordered before the first day of class.
Edenton-Chowan Campus
Elizabeth City Campus
Dare County Campus
800 North Oakum Street
Edenton, NC 27932
P (252) 482-7900
F (252) 482-7999
P.O. Box 2327
Elizabeth City, NC 27906
P (252) 335-0821
F (252) 335-2011
132 Russell Twiford Road
Manteo, NC 27954
P (252) 473-2264
F (252) 473-5497
EMS Shirt: $20.00
Must be purchased before students are released to conduct clinical/field time.
Purchase from Egads Screen Printing and Embroidery (1403 North Road Street; phone
252-335-1554)
Must be worn to all clinical/field shifts.
Student Badge: No Cost
Available at the AE Building in the Admissions department.
Must have made before students are released to conduct clinical/field time.
Must be worn to all clinical/field shifts.
Edenton-Chowan Campus
Elizabeth City Campus
Dare County Campus
800 North Oakum Street
Edenton, NC 27932
P (252) 482-7900
F (252) 482-7999
P.O. Box 2327
Elizabeth City, NC 27906
P (252) 335-0821
F (252) 335-2011
132 Russell Twiford Road
Manteo, NC 27954
P (252) 473-2264
F (252) 473-5497
COURSE CHECKLIST
Student Name:_____________________________ DOB:_______________ LAST 4:_______
ITEM
DATE COMPLETED
High School Diploma / GED
Criminal Background Check
COMMENTS
Due before the end of class
Due within 2 weeks of course start
date
Due within 2 weeks of course start
date
Immunization Record
Hepatitis B Series/Waiver Form
Tetanus (within 1 year)
PPD / Chest X-Ray
Reading Comprehension Test
Due the first night of class
COMPASS
ASSET
College Level English ( C)
COA Registration Form
Due the first night of class if not
already completed
Due the first night of class if not
already completed
Due the first night of class
Paid Medical Liability Fee
CPR Certification
FOR
Current EMT-Basic Certification
Verification Letter for Practicing
EMT-B for 1 year
Reading and Math
Comprehension Test
COMPASS
ASSET
ALS
COURSES
Due the first night of class
Due the first night of class
Due the first night of class
College Level English ( C)
College Level Math ( C)
Anatomy and Physiology
Entrance Exam
Due the first night of class
Offered within first week of course
by the Instructor
Edenton-Chowan Campus
Elizabeth City Campus
Dare County Campus
800 North Oakum Street
Edenton, NC 27932
P (252) 482-7900
F (252) 482-7999
P.O. Box 2327
Elizabeth City, NC 27906
P (252) 335-0821
F (252) 335-2011
132 Russell Twiford Road
Manteo, NC 27954
P (252) 473-2264
F (252) 473-5497