2024-2025 Course Information

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Proof of Learning (POL) Specifications

CTE State Assessment: The post-assessment will be a 100-item multiple choice test administered through the NC Instructional Management System.
Credential: Please work with the specified vendor(s) to coordinate and schedule.
Performance-based Measurement (PBM): Please follow the PBM guidelines set forth in the Performance-based Measurement Guide for the specified course.

Math Option Credit

Refer to the Math Options Charts on the DPI website for more detailed math options information.

Meets Computer Science (CS) Graduation Requirement

Yes: The course meets the Computer Science graduation requirement.
Yes*: The course can be offered in both middle and high school and meets the Computer Science graduation requirement.
No: The course does not meet the Computer Science graduation requirement.

Refer to the DPI website for more detailed Computer Science graduation requirement information.

Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO)

Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) are an integral part of this curriculum.
CTSOs incorporate strategies used to teach course content, develop leadership, citizenship, responsibility, and proficiencies related to workplace needs.

Work-based Learning (WBL)

Work-based Learning (WBL) is an integral part of all Career and Technical Education courses in North Carolina to show curricular relevance to industry skills.
Public School Units (PSUs) are encouraged to strategically choose work-based learning strategies in alignment with unique needs, considering factors such as local employment demands, available program offerings, resources, and other pertinent considerations. Contact your local CTE administrator for more information.

WBL Courses with Academic Credit:

CTE Advanced Studies
CTE Cooperative Education
CTE Entrepreneurial Experience
CTE Internship
CTE Pre-apprenticeship
CTE Apprenticeship

WBL Activities without Academic Credit:

Guest speaker
Career fair
Job fair
Transition fair
Field trip (workplace tour)
Job shadowing
Mentoring
Service learning
School-based enterprise
Simulated workplace
Workplace challenge/Industry-sponsored project

IP21 Emergency Medical Technology I

Course Number	IP21
Course Title	Emergency Medical Technology I
Course Description	Discover how to provide medical care for patients of all ages in the pre-hospital environment. Learn emergency medical systems and the roles and responsibilities of the emergency medical responder in the pre-hospital setting. Establish an introductory understanding of anatomy and physiology related to medical and traumatic emergencies. Gain the knowledge, skills, and industry credentials for careers in the Emergency Medical Technology pathway. Per the NCOEMS and NCDPI education plan, this course is limited to 20 students per teacher. Per the NCOEMS candidate handbook and education program requirements, students must be 17 years of age on or before the official end date of the course.
Course Lead Consultant	Melissa Leeds melissa.leeds@dpi.nc.gov
Course Status	Standard
Course Type	Adopted
POL (Proof of Learning)	Credential
Credential as POL	Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
Curriculum Date	Spring 2021
Hours of Instruction	135-150
Recommended Maximum Enrollment	20
Course Credit	1
Inherently Honors	Yes
Meets Computer Science (CS) Graduation Requirement	No
Math Option Credit	No
Prerequisites	English II
Career Cluster(s)	Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security (LAW) Health Science (HLTH)
Pathway Level(s)	Emergency Medical Technology (EMMT) - Prerequisite Firefighter Technology (FIFI) - Supplemental Employability Healthcare Professional (HPCP) - Supplemental Technical
Aligned Credential(s) or Certification(s)	Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) National Incident Management System Stop the Bleed BLS Provider
CTSO(s) (Career and Technical Student Organization)	SkillsUSA
SOC Code(s) (Standard Occupational Classification Code)	Fire Inspectors and Investigators (33-2021) Firefighters (33-2011) First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers (33-1021) Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (29-2061) Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (33-3051) Registered Nurses (29-1141) Respiratory Therapists (29-1126)