Intensive Self-paced EMT Certification Course for Oregon and North Carolina

Finding a local EMT certification course provider and fitting the training into a busy schedule may seem like an insurmountable obstacle, especially if you’re still in school, working a full-time job — or both. 

The solution? The National Center for Outdoor and Adventure Education’s (NCOAE’s) Intensive Self-paced EMT Certification Course, which gives you the freedom to learn at your own pace, from anywhere. 

Designed for people who are passionate about emergency response but need flexibility, the Intensive Self-paced EMT Certification Course offers a comprehensive, hands-on approach to learning that combines in-depth coursework with practical, real-world applications.

With expert instructors, engaging online content, and field training opportunities, this certification program is tailored to meet the needs of busy learners. Ready to dive in? In this post, we share most of what you need to know about this unique course offering from NCOAE and point you to sources where you can find additional details.

About the Intensive Self-Paced EMT Certification Course

Our team designed this 240-hour self-paced EMT training course to be comprehensive, practical, and efficient. The curriculum is divided into two phases:

• Phase 1: Seven (7) weeks of self-paced, online training to prepare you for our intense 11-day practical.
• Phase 2: 11 consecutive days of in-person hands-on skills training culminating in comprehensive testing.

Here’s what you need to know about each phase:

Phase 1 of the Intensive Self-paced EMT Certification Course

Phase 1 is an extremely intense self-paced course conducted entirely online with NCOAE faculty over the course of seven (7) weeks. It includes a combination of the following:

• Pre-recorded lectures that can be watched and reviewed at any time.
• Live, interactive lectures and check-ins (attendance required), at the beginning and/or end of each week to reinforce learning and provide you with the opportunity to ask questions, review key content, prepare for upcoming quizzes and exams, and receive personalized support from instructors. These classroom hours are essential for your success and will help you stay connected with your instructor and peers throughout Phase 1 of the course.
• Self-paced assignments, including readings.
• Quizzes and proctored exams.

This structure is designed to provide flexibility while ensuring you receive the support you need to succeed in your EMT training. Students must be self-motivated and dedicated to completing this self-paced course and meeting all deadlines and benchmarks. Rest assured, we are here to guide you every step of the way.

Here’s a week-by-week summary of what you can expect to learn during this intensive seven (7) week online course:

• Week 1: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) emergency response fundamentals, blood-borne pathogens, hazardous materials (Haz-Mat) awareness, ambulance driving, traffic incident management (TIM), and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Week 2: EMS systems; workforce safety and wellness; medical, legal, and ethical considerations and practices; communications and documentation; medical terminology; human anatomy; lifespan development; lifting and moving patients; and vital signs
• Week 3: Team approach to healthcare, patient assessment, airway clearance, pharmacology fundamentals, patients with special challenges, and terrorism response
• Week 4: Shock, respiratory emergencies, cardiovascular emergencies, neurological emergencies, gastrointestinal and urological emergencies, and endocrine/hematologic emergencies
• Week 5: Immunologic emergencies, toxicology, psychiatric emergencies, gynecologic emergencies, orthopedic injuries, obstetrics (OB) and neonatal care, pediatric emergencies, and geriatric emergencies
• Week 6: Gynecologic emergencies, trauma fundamentals, bleeding, soft-tissue injuries, environmental emergencies
• Week 7: Trauma assessment, face and neck injuries, head and spine injuries, chest injuries, abdominal injuries, transport operations, vehicle operations and specialized rescue, incident management/triage

Phase 2 of the Intensive Self-Paced EMT Certification Course

During Phase 2 — the 11-day hands-on phase — students gain essential clinical/field experience at our campus in Tygh Valley, Oregon, and Wilmington, North Carolina. Practical skills sessions are broken down as follows:

• Practical Skills Training Days 1-5: In-person, hands-on skills training. You’ll apply everything you learned online and put it all together, learning to assess and treat a variety of medical emergencies.
• Practical Skills Training Days 6-8: Clinical and field experience. Students complete up to 16 hours of clinical time in the area emergency departments and onboard EMS ambulances, applying their skills in real life under the guidance of trained preceptors.
• Practical Skills Training Days 9-10: Psychomotor skills review and testing. NREMT and Oregon EMS education standards require that students undergo and pass psychomotor testing and hands on skills evaluation. You’ll demonstrate what you’ve learned by completing full scenarios involving assessment, treatment, and transport of a patient undergoing a medical emergency.
• Day 11: Graduation. Certificates, pictures, hugs, and high-fives!

Note: The Intensive Self-Paced EMT Certification Course is not suitable for everyone. It utilizes a unique learning model that requires exceptional time management, self-direction, and motivation. To succeed, you must be able to digest and comprehend basic EMS content and information. If you’re ready to take on the challenge, this course is for you. Otherwise, it may not be the best fit and you should check out either our Hybrid or Standard 21-Day EMT training.

NCOAE’s Credentials for Offering Intensive Self-Paced EMT Certification 

The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education (NCOAE) is approved by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT), credentialed through the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services (NCOEMS), and partnered with Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) in Oregon to offer this seven-week self-paced online EMT training combined with 11-day in person skills training. The training satisfies eligibility requirements for the National Registry and State EMT certification.

In addition, NCOAE is accredited by the Association for Experiential Education (AEE) and the Commission on Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE). AEE’s accreditation ensures we meet strict standards for wilderness and adventure-based programming, especially in the areas of program governance, ethical principles, and program oversight and management of activities. CAPCE’s accreditation ensures our courses are evidence-based, up-to-date, and standard-driven. (Note: The Intensive Self-paced EMT Certification Course does not qualify for CAPCE Continuing Education Units [CEUs] at this time.)

Successful completion of our Intensive Self-paced EMT Certification training includes the awarding of the following certifications and certificates of completion:

• Initial EMT Training Certificate of Completion
• Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Certificate of Completion
• Coaching the Emergency Vehicle Operator 4: Ambulance (CEVO4) Certificate of Completion
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certification, valid for two (2) years
• FEMA IS-100.C: An Introduction to the Incident Command System Certificate of Completion
• FEMA IS-200.C: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response Certificate of Completion
• FEMA IS-700.B: Introduction to the National Incident Management System Certificate of Completion
• FEMA IS-800.C: National Response Framework Introduction Certificate of Completion
• FEMA IS-5.A: An Introduction to Hazardous Materials Certificate of Completion
• Blood Borne Pathogens Certificate of Completion

NCOAE’s EMS instructors are certified Emergency Medicine professionals ranging from EMTs to Paramedics and RNs, and are the best in the industry. They have experience in EMS, hospital, fire service, and military settings. Through the virtual platform and in person, they provide expert instruction and individualized training to ensure your EMT training experience meets the high expectations of all NCOAE courses.

Learn More About Intensive Self-paced EMT Certification

To find out more about our Intensive Self-paced EMT Certification Course, visit our Course Overview, where you can find links to the Complete Syllabus and Schedule and Key Information Sheet, which includes a list of prerequisites and expectations for students, along with other details. Or call us at (910) 399-8090 or email us at info@ncoae.org. We’re here to help!

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