Faculty
Abigail Hendricks
Part-Time Director, Emergency Medical Programs
Email: ahendricks2@wpcc.edu
Phone: 828.448.3533
Office: 2128 South Sterling Street
Morganton, NC 28655
Mikayla Johnson
Coordinator, Emergency Medical Services
Email: mjohnson10@wpcc.edu
Phone: 828.448.3165
Office: 2128 South Sterling Street
Morganton, NC 28655
Emergency Medical Science Bridge Program
The Associate in Science – Emergency Medical Science Bridge Program is designed to elevate the knowledge base of certified providers who hold a North Carolina Paramedic or National Registry Paramedic Certification.
This is a 2-semester program that gives you 45 credit hours for your certification.
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1. General education courses including biology
2. EMT- Emergency Medical Technician
3. Paramedic
4. Accepted into bridge program where you complete the EMS management capstone course
This degree allows you to explore careers in education, such as an instructor for colleges, and offers a higher pay incentive.
Steps to Apply
Curriculum Plan
Download the EMS bridge plan guide for course requirements and suggested sequencing.
Ask your advisor about the EMS Paramedic to RN pathway.
Financial Aid
Program Accreditation
The Western Piedmont Emergency Medical Science – Paramedic Program is seeking accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
To contact CAAHEP: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, www.caahep.org | Phone: 727-210-2350
To contact CoAEMSP: www.coaemsp.org | Phone: 214-703-8445 FAX: 214-703-8992
Location
2128 South Sterling Street
Morganton, NC 28655
Phone
(828) 448-3165