Emergency Medical Technician – Initial - A-B Tech Woodfin

A-B Tech Woodfin, Room 149

24 Canoe Lane, Asheville, NC 28807

EMS-4200 285ES

Didactic Hours – January 13, 2026 -May 28, 2026

Tuesdays and Thursdays

6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Following Saturdays: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

01/24; 02/21; 03/28; 04/25; 05/23

Texts And Required Equipment

These items should be purchased prior to the start of class. All items are available at A-B Tech Woodfin.

• AAOS Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured, Twelfth Edition (plus workbook)
• Pocket Face Mask with One-Way Valve (optional)

Registration Fee

• $195.00 tuition fee for non-exempt personnel
• $20.00 supply and insurance fee for exempt personnel

Other Costs Associated With Class

• $150.00 For Class Textbook
• $100 for Workbook (Optional)
• $100 Monogrammed Polo Shirt and EMS Tactical Pants
• Other required uniform components at your discretion:
  • Black Boots, Black Belt, Black Jacket (if needed), Reflective Traffic Vest

*** All prices are current but are subject to change

Pre-Registration Required (Class Size is Limited)

All prospective students must take the TABE reading comprehension exam with results reflecting at least an 11th-grade reading level prior to successful registration into class. TABE testing is available at A-B Tech Woodfin by Appointment, Monday-Friday call
(828) 782-2623.
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Submit an official college transcript reflecting successful completion of a college-level English class (es).

• For more class information, call or email (email preferred due to unique office hours):
  • Jason Cinotti - Coordinator, Emergency Medical
    • Email: jasonacinotti@abtech.edu
    • Phone: (828) 782-2623
      • — or —
  • Anthony McCourry - Assistant EMS Continuing Education Coordinator
    • Email: anthonyrmccourry@abtech.edu or (828) 782-2351 (email preferred due to unique office hours).
• For registration issues, call (828) 398-7902

Other Requirements

• Current, valid Driver’s License

Financial assistance

• May be available to assist with the cost. For more information, please go to A-B Tech Scholarships... Where to Start?
• For any assistance with applying for grant funding, please contact Catherine Redwine at (828) 398-7890 or email catherineredwine@abtech.edu.