Continuing Education courses for Summer II and Fall 2026 are now available to view in Self-Service. Course sections listed with a begin date after July 1, 2026 will open for registration on July 1, 2026.
Contact
Steven Wilson
Director/Instructor
Orange County Campus, room 108D
919-536-7200, ext. 4219
ems@durhamtech.edu
Plan of Study
(Courses by Semester)* This program is financial aid eligible.
Emergency Medical Science AAS
Long Term
This program is designed to accelerate completion for currently certified paramedics, whether certified in North Carolina or nationally. These students can build upon their existing credential and experience to earn their associate degree in a shorter time frame, helping them advance more quickly in the EMS career field.
Students will develop complex knowledge, competency, and real-world experience while applying evidence-based practices under medical oversight. They will be trained to serve as critical responders who bridge the gap between the emergency scene and the healthcare system.
Students who are not yet certified as a paramedic are required to complete Durham Tech’s Paramedic (Continuing Education) program before applying to the Emergency Medical Science AAS program.
Durham Tech EMS Core Paramedic Curriculum courses align with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s National EMS Education Standards for Paramedic Instruction (NHTSA). View course equivalency information.
- How to Enroll
View enrollment steps for the EMS (Paramedic) Associate in Applied Science (AAS) program on the Paramedic Education Enrollment page.
- Accelerated Baccalaureate Pathway
Upon completing the Emergency Medical Science Associate Degree, an accelerated pathway is available to enroll in the Baccalaureate of Emergency Medical Care Program. Students are eligible to advance their education through Western Carolina University via a “general” articulation process and credit earned (holding a North Carolina paramedic certification). They offer both an online & residential program. View more information about this pathway.
- Accreditation Information
The Durham Tech EMS Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP)
727-210-2350
caahep.org
Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP)
214-703-8445
coaemsp.org- Emergency Medical Science Paramedic Student Achievement Outcome Data
Data 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2025 Students Started 24 24 25 16 13 11 Students Graduated 23 19 18 12 11 Not Yet Reported Positive Placement (see note below) 21 19 18 12 11 Not Yet Reported Did not Finish 1 5 7 4 2 Not Yet Reported Durham Tech Program Completion 96% 79% 72% 75% 85% Not Yet Reported First Time State Exam Pass Rate 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Not Yet Reported State Exam Pass Rate (cumulative) 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Not Yet Reported First Time National Exam Pass Rate 95% 78% 100% 100% 100% Not Yet Reported National Exam Pass Rate (cumulative) 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Not Yet Reported
Note: Per COAEMSP: Positive placement means that the graduate is employed full or part-time in the profession or in a related field; or continuing his/her education; or serving in the military. A related field is one in which the individual is using cognitive, psychomotor, and affective competencies acquired in the educational program.
Estimated Tuition, Books, and Fees
$2,363
Degree Type
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Location
Orange County Campus
Credit Hours
66
