Call (828) 398-7900
EMS - 4400 - 440 ES - Didactic
and
Labs EMS - 4400 - 441 - Clinicals and Capstone
Begin in January of 2026 and complete May 2027
You must have your EMT Certification
to be eligible to begin in January
Students must enroll in both sections to be successfully enrolled in a course.
Texts and Required Equipment
These items should be purchased prior to the start of class. All items are available at the A-B Tech Woodfin
- Nancy Caroline’s Emergency Care in the Streets 9th Edition - Contact A-B Tech bookstore for the current price
Registration Fee
- $180.00 registration fee for Didactic and Clinicals ($360) for non-exempt personnel plus
- $229.00 supply fee for non-exempt and exempt personnel (platinum planner and materials)
Other Costs Associated With Class
- $400 (Approximate Cost) Uniform Shirt (class B x2 and Polo) and EMS Tactical Pants, Boots, ANSI certified safety vest, Shears, Stethoscope, goggles or safety glasses, belt, nameplate, etc…..
- Background check
***All prices are current but are subject to change.
Pre-Registration Required
- Completion of College-level English and Math or successful Gold Level ACT Work Keys can be substituted for Math. (ACT work keys must be completed at required testing level before course registration)
- For registration issues, call (828) 398-7902 or conedregistration@abtech.edu
- Biology 163 or an Approved Biology Substitute is a required corequisite
For more information, contact:
- Madelyn Johnson - EMS Program Chair
- Email: madelyndjohnson@abtech.edu
- Phone: (828) 782-2623
- —or—
- Jason Cinotti - Coordinator, Emergency Medical
- Email: jasonacinotti@abtech.edu
Other Requirements
- Mandatory attendance is required on the first day of class for orientation
- Current Physical
- Immunization records
- Current, valid Driver’s License
- Current NC EMT-B certification
- Criminal background checks will be required prior to admission to clinical sites
Financial Assistance
May be available to assist with the cost. For more information visit Applying for A-B Tech Scholarships... Where to Start?
For any assistance with applying for grant funding please contact:
Catherine Redwine — Career Navigator, Asheville NC Works
- Phone: (828) 398-7890
- Email: catherineredwine@abtech.edu