Cleveland Community College Fire/Rescue Training
Jimmy Hensley
Tommy McNeilly
Carolyn Lovelace
Teresa Lail
(704 669-4192)
(704 669-4194)
(704-669-4193)
(704 669-4195)
Visit us on the web!
www.clevelandcc.edu
www.cccfiretraining.com
For information or to pre-register for any class, please contact Carolyn Lovelace at 704-669-4193. You may also email
lovelacec@clevelandcc.edu or fax 704-669-2506. Class dates are subject to change and/or cancellation; PLEASE REGISTER IN
ADVANCE!!
June 2013
Class Title
Dates
Location
Instructor
Time
ADVANCED ENGINE CO
CLASS (geared toward the
volunteer) SEE PAGE 4
June 1
CCC Brown ETC
Shad Johnson
8a-5p
Haz Mat Specialty
Protective Equip / PPE
June 3,4
CCC Brown ETC
STAFF
8a-3p
Firefighter I
Personal Protective Equip.
June 4,5,10,11,12
Number Three VFD
Perry Davis
6:30p-9:30p
Haz Mat Specialty
Decontamination
June 10,11
CCC Brown ETC
STAFF
8a-5p
Fire Life Safety Educator
III – Planning & Develop.
June 10
June 11
CCC Brown ETC
James Strickland
9a-6p
9a-1p
1
Fire Life Safety Educator
Level III – Education
June 11
June 12
CCC Brown ETC
James Strickland
2p-6p
9a-6p
Fire Life Safety Educator
Level III– Administration
June 13
June 14
CCC Brown ETC
James Strickland
9a-6p
9a-1p
Firefighter I and II
Fire Control
June 11,13,18,20,25,27
July 2,9,11,16,18
CCC Brown ETC
Lewis McSwain
1a-4a
(0100-0400)
Firefighter I
Portable Extinguishers
June 15
Oak Grove VFD
Perry Davis
9a-3p
Haz Mat Specialty
Air Monitoring/Sampling
June 17,18
CCC Brown ETC
STAFF
8a-5p
Firefighter II
Foam Fire Streams
June 18, 19
Number Three VFD
Perry Davis
6:30p-9:30p
Firefighter I and II
FD Orientation & Safety
June 21
June 22
June 23
June 25,26
Oak Grove VFD
Perry Davis
Number Three VFD
Perry Davis
6p-10p
8a-6p
8a-5p
6:30p-9:30p
Firefighter I
Emergency Medical Care
July 6
July 7
Oak Grove VFD
Perry Davis
8a-5p
8a-4p
TR Surface Water
Rescue
July 8,9,10,11
CCC Brown ETC
STAFF
8a-9p
Driver Operator
Intro. To Pumps
July 8,9
CCC Brown ETC
Gary Reagan
9a-6p
Firefighter I and II
Fire Alarms & Comm.
July 9,10,11,16,17
Number Three VFD
Perry Davis
6:30p-9:30p
Firefighter I
Salvage
2
Driver Operator
Basic Pump Operations
July 10,11,12
CCC Brown ETC
Gary Reagan
9a-6p
Firefighter I and II
Water Supplies
July 11,17,22,29,31
August 7
CCC Brown ETC
Don Loucks
7p-10p
Fire Inspector, Level II
July 13,14,20,21
CCC Brown ETC
Claude Wilson
8a-5p
Driver Operator
Pump Maintenance
July 15,16
CCC Brown ETC
Gary Reagan
9a-6p
Driver Operator
Sprinkler & Standpipe
July 17,18
CCC Brown ETC
Gary Reagan
9a-6p
Fire Officer II
July 19,20,21
CCC Brown ETC
STAFF
8a-6p
Driver Operator
Pump Hydraulics
July 19,22
CCC Brown ETC
Gary Reagan
9a-6p
Firefighter I and II
Overhaul
July 20
Oak Grove VFD
Perry Davis
9a-3p
Firefighter I and II
Sprinklers
July 23,25,30
August 1,6
CCC Brown ETC
Lewis McSwain
1a-4a
(0100-0400)
Firefighter I and II
Sprinklers
July 23,24
August 6,7,12
Number Three VFD
Perry Davis
6:30p-9:30p
Driver Operator
Service Testing
July 23,24
CCC Brown ETC
Gary Reagan
9a-6p
Driver Operator
Pump Water Supply
July 25,26
CCC Brown ETC
Gary Reagan
9a-6p
3
Aerials
Intro. to Aerials
July 29,30
CCC Brown ETC
Gary Reagan
9a-6p
Aerials
Basic Aerial Operations
July 31; August 1
CCC Brown ETC
Gary Reagon
9a-6p
2013 Firefighter I and II (NFPA 1403)
1.
Firefighter I and II for 1am-4am (0100-0400) Classes at CCC Brown Emergency Training Center —
Fire Control, I/II
Sprinklers, I/II
Haz Mat Level One Responder
Fire Prevention, Education and Cause, I/II
Building Construction II
2.
Firefighter I and II at Oak Grove Volunteer Fire Department
Portable Extinguishers I
Fire Dept. Orientation & Safety, I/II
Emergency Medical Care I
Overhaul, I/II
Fire Behavior, I/II
Building Construction II
Ropes I
3.
June 11,13,18,20,25,27, July 2,9,11,16,18, 2013
July 23,25,30, August 1,6, 2013
August 8,13,15,20,22,27,29, September 3,5,10,12,17, 2013
September 19,24,26, October 1,3,8,10, 2013
October 15,17,22,24,29, 2013
June 15; 9a-3p
June 21 (6p-10p); June 22 (8a-6p); June 23 (8a-5p)
July 6 (8a-5p); July 7 (8a-4p)
July 20 (9a-3p)
August 24 (8a-5p); August 25 (9a-3p)
Sept. 14 (8a-5p); Sept. 15 (8a-4p)
October 19, 20 (9a-5p)
Firefighter I and II at Number Three Volunteer Fire Department
Personal Protective Equipment I
Foam Fire Streams II
Salvage I
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June 4, 5, 10, 11, 12; (6:30p-9:30p)
June 18, 19; (6:30p-9:30p)
June 25, 26; (6:30p-9:30p)
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Fire Alarms & Communications, I/II
Sprinklers, I/II
Fire Hose, Appliances & Streams, I/II
Forcible Entry I
Ladders I
Water Supplies, I/II
Ventilation, I/II
July 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 (6:30p-9:30p)
July 23, 24; August 6, 7, 12 (6:30p-9:30p)
August 27, 28, 29; Sept. 3, 4, 10, 11; (6:30p-9:30p)
Sept. 12, 17, 18; (6p-10p)
Sept. 24; October 8, 9, 15, 16; (6:30p-9:30p)
October 22, 23, 29, 30; Nov. 5, 6; (6:30p-9:30p)
Nov. 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 26, 27; (6:30p-9:30p)
2013 Specialty Courses
ADVANCED ENGINE COMPANY CLASS (geared toward the volunteer) / Saturday, June 1 8am-5pm
This class will use our new multi-discipline burn chambers at the Brown Emergency Training Center. Don’t miss the opportunity
for this FDIC level class at Cleveland Community College Brown Emergency Training Center!!
1.
FUNSAR — Fundamentals of Search and Rescue
Dates will be announced later
2.
2012 Qualification Courses and Upgrades from OSFM / BETC —
DMICO Instructor Qualification
STICO Instructor Qualification
3.
Fire Life Safety Educator — Spring & Summer
visit website for more information.
TBD
TBD
Testing will be held at Regional Testing Centers effective Jan. 1, 2013. Please
http://www.ncdoi.com/OSFM/Fire_Rescue_Commission/Default.aspx?field1=Certification_and_Training_-_Regional_Testing&user=Certification_and_Training
Level III
Planning & Development: June 10 (9a-6p) and June 11 (9a-1p)
Education: June 11 (2p-6p) and June 12 (9a-6p)
Administration: June 13 (9a-6p) and June 14 (9a-1p)
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4.
Chemistry of Haz Mat — MUST ATTEND ALL 80 HOURS!
Class dates To Be Determined!!
5.
Haz Mat Specialties
Protective Equipment / PPE
Decontamination
Air Monitoring / Sampling
June 3, 4; 8am-3pm (12 Hours)
June 10, 11; 8am-5pm (16 Hours)
June 17, 18; 8am-5pm (16 Hours)
6.
Summer Firefighter Academy 2013 — The purpose of this Academy is to produce high quality firefighters who will strengthen
the ability of fire protection service in order to provide a higher degree of customer service. A mandatory orientation will be
held June 16 at 2pm. Classes will begin June 17 at 8am and run Monday-Friday and a few Saturdays. A complete schedule will
be provided at the orientation. The Academy will end August 16 with a graduation ceremony. Topics covered will be Firefighter
I and II courses; Hazardous Materials; Rapid Intervention Team Certification; Physical Training; and Live Fire Scenarios.
Candidates must complete an application packet to be accepted into the Academy. There are a limited number of seats and NO
walk-ins will be accepted. A few local fire departments have agreed to allow candidates to be housed at fire stations. A $175
non-refundable fee is required for student supplies including textbooks, uniforms, and other supplies. Also, there is a $1.30 fee
for student insurance. The fees are not due until acceptance into the Academy. To receive an application, please call 704-6694193 or email lovelacec@clevelandcc.edu. All information can also be found at www.cccfiretraining.com.
7.
Driver Operator (All classes are 9am-6pm.) at Brown Emergency Training Center
Pumps
Introduction to Pumps – July 8-9
Basic Pump Operations – July 10-12
Pump Maintenance – July 15-16
Sprinkler & Standpipe – July 17-18
Pump Hydraulics – July 19, 22
Service Testing – July 23-24
Pump Water Supply – July 25-26
8.
Aerials
Introduction to Aerial – July 29-30
Basic Aerial Operations – July 31, August 1
Aerial Maintenance – August 2, 5
Aerial Testing – August 6-7
TR Surface Water Rescue— (48 Hours)
July 8, 9, 10, 11; 8a-9p (Weekday)
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9.
Fire Inspector —
Level II –
July 13, 14, 20, 21; 8am-5pm / 32 Hours
Level I –
September 21, 22, 28, 29; 8am-6pm (Fall) / 36 Hours
Level III – October 18, 19, 20; 8a-5pm (Fall) / 24 Hours
10.
Fire Officer II — (27 Hours)
for more information.
Testing will be held at Regional Testing Centers effective January 1, 2013. Please visit website
http://www.ncdoi.com/OSFM/Fire_Rescue_Commission/Default.aspx?field1=Certification_and_Training_-_Regional_Testing&user=Certification_and_Training
July 19, 20, 21; 8am-6pm (Summer Weekend)
11.
TR Ropes Specialty — (80 Hours)
August 2, 3, 4, 16, 17, 18, 24, 25; 8am-7pm (Fall Weekend)
12.
Instructor I — (27 Hours)
more information.
Testing will be held at Regional Testing Centers effective January 1, 2013.Please visit website for
http://www.ncdoi.com/OSFM/Fire_Rescue_Commission/Default.aspx?field1=Certification_and_Training_-_Regional_Testing&user=Certification_and_Training
August 2,3,4; 8am-6pm (Summer Weekend)
13.
Technical Rescuer Academy (Fall/Night Classes)— All classes are 7pm-10pm with the exception of TR Rescue Operations which
will be held 6p-10:30pm. (You can take any individual class or all of them!!)
TR
Rescue Operations
PPE
Rescue Equipment
Helicopter Transport
Ropes
Rescue Rigging
Victim Management
VMR
Rescue Operations
Vehicle Anatomy
Stabilization & Extrication
Bus & Machinery
Victim Management
August 6,8; 6p-10:30p
August 13,15,20
August 22,27
August 29, Sept 3
Sept 5,10,12,17,19,24,26
Oct 1,3,8,10,15
Oct 17,22,24,29, Nov 5
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Nov 7,12,14,19
Nov 21,26, Dec 3
Dec 5,10,12,17,19
Jan 2,7,9 (2014)
Jan 14,16,21,23,28
14.
Emergency Vehicle Driver (20 Hours)
August 8-9, 9am-4pm; August 12, 9am-6pm
15.
Trailer Towing Operations (B.A.T./Big Awkward Trailers) — (12 Hours)
August 13, 9am-1pm; August 14, 9am-6pm
16.
Rope Rescue Methods for Tree Rescues
September 7-8; 8am-5pm (Fall Weekend)
17.
Fire Officer I — (12 Hours) Testing will be held at Regional Testing Centers effective January 1, 2013. Please visit website
for more information.
http://www.ncdoi.com/OSFM/Fire_Rescue_Commission/Default.aspx?field1=Certification_and_Training_-_Regional_Testing&user=Certification_and_Training
September 7, 8, 14, 15; 8am-6pm (Weekend)
18.
Rapid Intervention Team Training — (40 Hours)
September 7, 8, 14, 15; 8am-7pm (Weekend)
19.
Chief 101 — (12 Hours)
September 6 (6pm-10pm); September 7 (8am-5pm) REVISED SCHEDULE!
20.
Fire Life Safety Educator — Fall
for more information.
Testing will be held at Regional Testing Centers effective Jan. 1, 2013. Please visit website
http://www.ncdoi.com/OSFM/Fire_Rescue_Commission/Default.aspx?field1=Certification_and_Training_-_Regional_Testing&user=Certification_and_Training
Level I
General: Sept. 16 (9a-6p) and Sept. 17 (9a-1p)
Education: Sept. 17 (2p-6p) and Sept. 18 (9a-6p)
Administration: Sept. 19 (9a-6p) and Sept. 20 (9a-1p)
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Level II
Planning & Development: Oct. 14 (9a-6p) and Oct. 15 (9a-1p)
Education: Oct. 15 (2p-6p) and Oct. 16 (9a-6p)
Administration: Oct. 17 (9a-6p) and Oct. 18 (9a-1p)
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Level III
Planning & Development: Nov. 11 (9a-6p) and Nov. 12 (9a-1p)
Education: Nov. 12 (2p-6p) and Nov. 13 (9a-6p)
Administration: Nov. 14 (9a-6p) and Nov. 15 (9a-1p)
21.
Haz Mat Level One Responder — (40 Hours)
September 23, 24, 25, 26; 8am-7pm (Fall)
22.
TR Structural Collapse — (100 Hours)
September 30, October 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11; 8am-7pm (Fall)
23.
October, 2013 Technical Rescuer Academy
(You can take any individual class or all of them!!)
TR:
Rescue Operations
PPE
Rescue Equipment
Helicopter Transport
Ropes
Rescue Rigging
Victim Management
VMR:
Rescue Operations
Vehicle Anatomy
Stabilization
and Extrication
Bus & Machinery
Victim Management
24.
Instructor II — (40 Hours)
for more information.
Sept. 30; 8a-6p
Oct. 1; 8a-6p
Oct. 2; 8a-3p
Oct. 3; 8a-3p
Oct. 4,7,8; 8a-4p
Oct. 9,10; 8a-5p
Oct. 11,14; 8a-5p
Oct. 15-16; 8a-3p
Oct. 17; 8a-6p
Oct. 18,21; 8a-5p
Oct. 22; 8a-6p
Oct. 23,24; 8a-5p
Testing will be held at Regional Testing Centers effective January 1, 2013. Please visit website
http://www.ncdoi.com/OSFM/Fire_Rescue_Commission/Default.aspx?field1=Certification_and_Training_-_Regional_Testing&user=Certification_and_Training
October 16, 17, 23, 24; 8am-7pm / REVISED SCHEDULE!
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25.
TR Confined Space Rescue — (60 Hours)
October 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27; 8am-7pm (Fall)
26.
TR Trench Rescue — (60 Hours)
October 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19; 8am-7pm (Weekday)
27.
Cleveland County Fire/Rescue College
November 8, 9, 10
28.
Ropes Technician with Medical Specialist— (90 Hours)
November 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, December 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; 8am-5pm (Fall)
29.
Airport Firefighter — (50 Hours)
November 18, 19, 20, 21, 22; 8am-7pm (Fall Weekday)
30.
TR Wilderness Rescue — (60 Hours)
December 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22; 8am-7pm (Weekend)
31.
TR Agricultural Rescue — (32 Hours)
December 10, 11, 12, 13; 8am-5pm (Weekday)
32.
Advanced High Angle Medical Rope Specialist — (40 Hours)
December 16, 17, 18, 19, 20; 8am-5pm (Fall Weekday)
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2013 Local Rescue & Fire Department EMS In-Service Schedule
06/03/13
06/11/13
06/16/13
06/18/13
06/24/13
06/25/13
06/25/13
19:00-22:00
19:00-22:00
19:00-22:00
19:00-22:00
19:00-22:00
19:00-22:00
19:00-22:00
Kings Mountain FD
Boiling Springs Fire/Rescue
Kings Mountain Rescue
Boiling Springs Rescue
Upper Cleveland Rescue
Grover Rescue
Shanghai VFD
Patient Assessment 3
Airway 1***
Medical/Behavioral 2***
Trauma 1***
Obstetrics 1
Medical/Behavioral 2***
Skills Lab***
Ray McMillan
Tyler Allen
Jonie Blanton
Linda Martin
Katie Pressley
Ken Childers
David Dodd
2013 Advanced Life Support Continuing Education Program
06/18/13
18:00-22:00
Brown ETC #1
Cardiovascular 1
TBA
Registration Information for EMT-Basic, EMT-Paramedic, and CPR Classes — Please note registration dates for all classes.
Registration days are Monday thru Thursday from 8 am – 4 pm. Registration location is the Brown Emergency Training Center, 2423
Kings Road Ext., Shelby, NC 28152. Students who have an affiliation with a fire department or EMS agency in North Carolina are
fee exempt for registration. Please see contact information below.
For more information or to register, please contact Teresa Lail at 704-669-4195 or lailt@clevelandcc.edu. Or
Carolyn Lovelace at 704-669-4193 or lovelacec@clevelandcc.edu
For technical questions, please contact Tommy McNeilly at 704-669-4194 or mcneillyt@clevelandcc.edu.
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International Trauma Life Support (ITLS Advanced) / 2 courses /Registration Fee: $65 / Card Fee: $20
1. June 1, 2013 (Saturday) 9a-5;30p / Recertification Course / Students must have a valid, in-date ITLS Provider card for class entry.
2. October 12, 2013 (Saturday) 9am-5:30pm.
ITLS is accepted internationally as the standard training course for prehospital trauma care. It's used as a state-of-the-art continuing education course —
and as an essential curriculum in many paramedic, EMT and first-responder training programs. ITLS courses combine classroom learning and hands-on skill
stations. Scenario assessment stations enable you to put your learning to work in simulated trauma situations. ITLS courses are designed, managed and
delivered by course directors, coordinators and instructors experienced in EMS, pre-hospital care and the ITLS approach.
Online Hybrid EMS Methodology Course (EMS-3074)
Preregistration Required!
Course begins June 5, 2013 and ends August 10, 2013.
Cleveland Community College is pleased to offer an EMS Specific Methodology Course. This course is offered in conjunction with 911 eLearning Solutions,
LLC. This course will assist potential EMS instructors in meeting the requirements for NC Office of EMS Level I Instructor certification. The
course will start on June 5, 2013, and two onsite days (July 13 and August 10) will be required for successful course completion, as well as
completion of online course work. Preregistration is required. The cost of the course is $175, unless fee exempt. To register for this course
please call Teresa Costner at 704-669-4195 or Thomas McNeilly at 704-669-4194.More information will be made available upon registration.
Course Prerequisites: Current EMS Certification
AHA BLS Healthcare Provider (CPR) / Registration Fee: $65
AHA Certification Card: $5
In this classroom-based course, healthcare professionals learn to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR to victims of all
ages, use an AED, and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner. Students must arrive at class with the AHA Basic Life Support for
Healthcare Providers Student Text (current edition). The text is available for purchase in the College Bookstore. Students will not be admitted
without the student text! NC Fire/Rescue/EMS personnel are fee exempt for this course. Classes will be held at the Brown Emergency Training
Center located at 2423 Kings Road, Shelby, NC 28152. All classes are 6pm-10pm.
Dates Offered:
(Each date is a separate class.)
08/05/13 — 10/07/13 —12/02/13
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AHA Heartsaver® First Aid, CPR & AED / Registration Fee: $65
AHA Certification Card: $5
This is a basic First Aid and CPR class. This course is not suitable for those healthcare providers requiring AHA BLS Healthcare Provider CPR
certification. Students must arrive at class with the AHA Heartsaver® First Aid CPR & AED Student Manual. The text is available for purchase in
the College Bookstore. Students will not be admitted without the student text! NC Fire/Rescue/EMS personnel as well as Public School System
personnel are fee exempt for this course. Classes will be held at the Brown Emergency Training Center located at 2423 Kings Road, Shelby, NC
28152. All classes are 6pm-10pm.
This course teaches Key changes reflecting the new science from the 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC
(1) Adult CPR & AED use; (2) Adult Choking; (3) Child CPR and AED use; (4) Infant CPR & choking; (5) Universal First Aid
Dates Offered:
(Each date is a separate class.) 09/09/13 — 11/04/13
Anatomy & Physiology (EMS 3000)
Course begins October 22, 2013 and ends November 21, 2013. Classes meet Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9am-5:30pm
Registration Fee: $175
This course provides a basic study of the structure and function of the human body. Topics include a basic study of the body systems as well as
an introduction to homeostasis, cells, tissues, nutrition, acid-base balance, and electrolytes. 80 hours. This class meets the Anatomy & Physiology
requirement for entry into EMT-P classes as pre or co-requisite.
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EMT-Paramedic (EMT-P) to Paramedic Transition Course
Registration Fee: $65
Course begins June 8, 2013 and ends June 9, 2013 (Saturday/Sunday) from 9am-5:30pm
The EMT-Paramedic (EMT-P) to Paramedic Transition course is designed to meet the required additions, and deletions to satisfy the requirement for
NHTSA, NREMT, and USDOT. This course will provide the necessary content to transition a current Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic to the
standard required of those individuals holding National Paramedic certification. (This course will satisfy the transition course requirement, for EMT-P’s
with a NREMT certification). The course will be held June 8 & 9, 2013 at the Brown Emergency Training Center. The cost is 65.00, unless fee exempt.
Instructor: TBA. For more information, please contact Thomas McNeilly @704-669-4194 or by email at mcneillyt@clevelandcc.edu
Course Perquisites: Current EMT-P certification
Online Hybrid USDOT EMT-Paramedic Refresher Course (EMS-3077) Preregistration Required!
Course begins June 17, 2013 and ends July 20, 2013. There will be 2 required class meetings.
This course assists credentialed EMT-Paramedic’s in meeting the requirements for NC Office of EMS re-credentialing, and can serve as a means of the
EMT-Paramedic meeting the required continuing education/refresher course for the National Registry of EMT’s. The fast paced course will start on June
17, 2013, and end on July 20, 2013. There will be two required class meetings, Monday June 17, 2013 from 1700-2200, and Saturday July 20, 2013 from
0900-1730 at the Brown Emergency Training Center. The cost of the course is 175, unless fee exempt. To register for this course please call Teresa
Costner at 704-669-4195 or Thomas McNeilly at 704-669-4194. More information will be made available upon registration.
Course Prerequisites: Current EMT-P Certification, Copy HS Diploma or GED
EMT Basic to Paramedic (must be credentialed as EMT-Basic) 2 Separate Courses
1. Course begins July 8, 2013 and ends June 12, 2014. Classes meet Mondays and Thursdays from 9am-5:30pm.
2. Course begins December 3, 2013 and ends November 5, 2014. Classes meet Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9am-5:30pm
Registration Fee: $175 (Additional fees will apply to clinical for these classes.)
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This course builds upon skills and assessments learned in the EMT-Basic course, and transitions students to be able to provide advanced level care.
Topics include, but are not limited to, anatomy and physiology; advanced airway management; IV therapy and emergency drug therapy; cardiology;
EKG interpretation; and medical and trauma patient assessment. Students will have vast opportunities for hands on experience in the clinical
setting. Student prerequisites: currently certified as EMT-Basic (NC or National Registry); possess a high school diploma or GED; pass an
entrance exam assessing reading and math skills (must be 12-grade level); and Anatomy and Physiology. NC Fire/Rescue/EMS personnel are fee
exempt for registration. Co-requisites: Students must complete a college level Anatomy & Physiology or a Continuing Education Anatomy &
Physiology (EMS 3000) prior to course completion. A course in Anatomy and Physiology (EMS 3000) is offered 10-22-13 to 11-21-2013.
EMT-Basic / 4 Separate Courses
1. Course begins August 19, 2013 and ends September 29, 2013. Classes meet Monday thru Friday from 8am-5:30pm
(6-week Rookie course with included clinical session)
2. Course begins October 7, 2013 and ends April 23, 2014. Classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 9am-1pm.
3. Course begins October 7, 2013 and ends April 23, 2014. Classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 6pm-10pm
4. Course begins October 10, 2013 and ends April 10, 2014. Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6pm-10pm
Registration Fee: $175
This course introduces basic emergency medical care. Topics include preparatory, airway, patient assessment, medical emergencies, trauma,
infants and children, and operations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve North
Carolina State or National Registry EMT-Basic certification. Students must complete a reading placement test the first night of class. Student
prerequisites: High school diploma or GED or at least 17 years of age (and attending high school). If student is under 18 years of age, he/she
must provide a Cleveland Community College Dual Enrollment form stating the high school he/she is attending and courses taken.
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Geriatric Education for Emergency Medical Services (GEMS) Registration Fee: $65
Course begins August 24, 2013 and ends August 25, 2013 (Saturday/Sunday) from 9am-5:30pm
The proportion of the aged in society today is greater than ever before, and growing faster than any other segment of our population. Current indications
are that approximately 34% of calls for emergency medical services, or 3.4 million emergency responses involve patients over the age of 60. GEMS
represents the most credible and complete source of pre-hospital medical information for older adults. The GEMS course is innovative, comprehensive, and
highly visual with: Case-Based Lectures, Live Action Video, Hands-on Skill Stations, and Small Group Scenarios.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Registration Fee: $65 / Card Fee: $7
Course begins September 7, 2013 and ends September 8, 2013 (Saturday/Sunday) from 9am-5:30pm
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is a classroom, video-based, Instructor-led course that uses a series of simulated pediatric emergencies to
reinforce the important concepts of a systematic approach to pediatric assessment, basic life support, PALS treatment algorithms, effective resuscitation
and team dynamics. The goal of the PALS Course is to improve the quality of care provided to seriously ill or injured children, resulting in improved
outcomes. Students must come to class with PALS Provider Manual.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Registration Fee: $65 / Card Fee: $7
Course begins November 9, 2013 and ends November 10, 2013 (Saturday/Sunday) from 9am-5:30pm
ACLS is an advanced, instructor-led classroom course that highlights the importance of team dynamics and communication, systems of care and immediate
post-cardiac-arrest care. It also covers airway management and related pharmacology. In this course, skills are taught in large, group sessions and small,
group learning and testing stations where case-based scenarios are presented. Students must come to class with ACLS Student Manual.
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Pediatric- ITLS
Registration Fee: $65 / Card Fee: $20
Course date is December 13, 2013 (Friday) from 9am-5:30pm.
ITLS Pediatric continues the training of the Basic and Advanced courses with an emphasis on understanding and responding to trauma in children. The
eight-hour course teaches the proper assessment, stabilization and packaging of pediatric trauma patients. It also highlights techniques for communicating
with young patients and their parents. Hands-on stations include:
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Patient assessment and management
Airway management and chest decompression
Fluid resuscitation
Spine motion restriction — pediatric immobilization device
Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP)
Registration Fee: $65
Course begins December 14, 2013 and ends December 15, 2013 (Saturday/Sunday) from 9am-5:30pm.
This exciting program is the first of its kind designed especially for (1) First Responders, (2) EMTs, and (3) Paramedics. PEPP represents a
comprehensive source of prehospital medical information for the emergent care of infants and children. It will teach professionals how to better
access and manage ill or injured children.
Certification classes are scheduled to test on the final date of class unless otherwise noted.
Thank you for your continued support of Cleveland Community College!
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Regional Testing requirement effective January 1, 2013
Attention all students, instructors and interested parties…
The North Carolina Fire and Rescue Commission approved the following changes at their October 9, 2012 meeting to go into effect 1/1/2013. Candidates
for Instructor and Fire Officer Certifications must meet all requirements for each level prior to registering for Instructor and Fire Officer Certification
exams. Instructor and Fire Officer Candidates will have one year from the date of the course completion to take the state exams at regional testing.
*All required documentation must be submitted with registration form or form will not be processed; see Instructor and Fire Officer
Registration form for all requirements.
***Students who complete the combo course for Officer I and II or Instructor I and II must take the combo exam at regional testing but
only if they meet all the requirements for both certifications. No other options. The student must have all the requirements within one year
of completing the class to be eligible for the regional test and must submit all required documents when registering.
The Fire and Rescue Commission also approved the following changes at their October 9, 2012 meeting to go into effect 1/1/2013.
Candidates for Fire and Life Safety Educator certifications will take Certification exams at Regional testing and must complete all
requirements for each level prior to registering for each levels’ certification exams. (Example – to test for FLSE I you must have completed
all three classes in Level I)
Please click the web link below for all the details. Make sure you read this carefully as you MUST meet ALL pre-requisites to apply for and sit
for a Regional Exam.
http://www.ncdoi.com/OSFM/Fire_Rescue_Commission/Default.aspx?field1=Certification_and_Training_-_Regional_Testing&user=Certification_and_Training
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