College of The Albemarle offers the following programs to increase participants’ competence in specialized emergency and public service occupational areas.  Fees are waived for active duty personnel at agencies in the COA service area.  Call (252) 335-0821, ext. 2518 for information on the latest course offerings and registration forms.

FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE TRAINING provides a continuous program of training and education which prepares firefighters to serve their communities.  Training sessions are held in fire departments throughout our seven county service area, allowing firefighters to be trained as an organized group utilizing equipment they would ordinarily use in controlling fires.

• Policy & Procedures for Fire and Rescue Instructors
• Fire Class Request Form
• Minor Release Form
• NC Fire and Rescue Course Listing-Fire Fighter & TR
• Fire Service Training Schedule
• Dare County Fire Academy 2011-2012
• COA & Albemarle Fireman's Association 2012 Fire School

LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING courses are specifically designed for those individuals engaged in law enforcement activities. In-service courses mandated by the NC Criminal Justice Commission Training and Standards Division (including those for Telecommunicators and Detention Officers) are provided via online and traditional classroom delivery.  At the request of local agencies, COA is also pleased to sponsor additional programs to keep law enforcement officers abreast of legal and technological advancements and add to their professional skills in a wide variety of areas.

2012 Law Enforcement Training Schedule

For information, call (252) 335-0821, ext. 2518.
                           
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN & PARAMEDIC TRAINING  classes are held to meet both the initial training and continuing education requirements for medical responders in the college's service area. The North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services works with College of The Albemarle in developing classes for rescue squad units.  Classes offered include EMT Basic, EMT Intermediate, and EMT Basic To Paramedic.  Links to Prerequisites/Qualifications for each class can be found below.  For a list of EMT classes, please click on the following schedule:  Workforce Development and Continuing Education Spring 2012 Class Schedule

EMS Continuing Education Class Schedule 2012   

• EMT Basic Prerequisites/Qualifications
• EMT Basic-to-Paramedic Prerequisites/Qualifications
• EMT Intermediate Prerequisites/Qualifications
• ConEd Registration Form

Upcoming classes:  Fall Semester - Accelerated EMT-Basic; Basic to Paramedic; Intermediate to Paramedic Bridge Course; Anatomy and Physiology (on-line); Intermediate/Paramedic Refresher (Hybrid); Professional Development Course.  Call for futher details.

Courses open for registration:  Accelerated EMT-Basic (EC), EMT-Basic (EC); EMT-Basic (Gates); EMT-Basic Refresher (Hybrid); EMT-Intermediate (EC).  Call for further details.

If your agency wishes to hold a special course of any kind, please contact the EMS Coordinator for more information at 252-335-0821, ext. 2519.

For any questions about our EMT classes or EMS Continuing Education classes, please call 252-335-0821, ext. 2519.

CORRECTIONS OFFICER TRAINING is now available through COA. This week-long course provides the continuing education requirements for NC Department of Corrections personnel serving at state prisons such as Pasquotank Correctional Institution in Elizabeth City.  

College of The Albemarle is also working towards gaining its certification to offer DETENTION OFFICER TRAINING – an intensive, month long program for those interested in a serving at the county or municipal level.