Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 943000
- Phone: (336) 578-2002
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
- Phone: (828) 835-4225
Financial Aid Office
- Phone: (828) 835-4220
ACCEPTANCE RATE
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84%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
16:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
12FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$5,199Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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EMT and Paramedic Degree
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) & Paramedic degree track is a field of study emphasizing the type of health care provider offering emergency medical services. An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is a clinician trained to respond to emergency and often life-threatening situations including trauma, accidents, and medical issues. Get more details below including other North Carolina colleges that offer emt and paramedic degrees.
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Tri-County Community College (ACC)
1247 Jimmie Kerr Road, Graham, NC
The Tri-County Community College (TCCC) was established in 1964 and currently has three campuses in North Carolina – the Main Campus in Murphy, the Graham County Center in Robbinsville and the Cherokee County Center of Applied Technology in Marble.
With a mission to engage you in learning and help you succeed, they accomplish their mission through innovative and effective learning, efficient learning environments and strong local and regional partnerships.
TCCC offers programs of study in various disciplines ranging from accounting, business administration and automotive systems to computer information technology, cosmetology and electrical engineering technology. TCCC awards certificates, diplomas, associate in arts and science degrees and associate in general education degree. Credits earned in any of the certificate programs can be applied to a degree if you choose to continue your education.
The student life here involves more than just textbooks and classrooms. There are many clubs and organizations at TCCC that allow you to collaborate on community projects and have fun connecting with friends.
Student focused counseling services are available at TCCC to address any problems that interfere with your coursework. To remove any financial barriers that are in way of your education, financial aid is available at TCCC.
TCCC is committed to give you a high quality education that is affordable and accessible to you.
Students Enrolled in the EMT and Paramedic Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. ACC has offered the following academic levels for students:
- Less Than One Year Certificate
- Associate's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Less Than One Year Certificate | 1 |
| Associate's Degree | 1 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 0 |
| Female | 2 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the EMT and Paramedic program at ACC, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics
Description
Assess injuries, administer emergency medical care, and extricate trapped individuals. Transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, emergency medical technicians and paramedics employment is expected to grow at a rate of 24.2% from 2014 to 2024
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the students Tri-County Community College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Tri-County Community College may provide services to students including:- Online course work available
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Assisting students to find work