Emergency Medical Services Training at CVCC Cont. The Medical Responder course is designed to provide knowledge and skills in immediate emergency care. This training is geared toward fire department, industrial and other personnel who might arrive on scene before emergency medical services personnel. The course is approximately 50 to 60 hours in length, and includes classroom and skills components.
Tuition is waived for public safety personnel.
Industrial courses are offered as needed, and course fees are dependent upon the number of students registering for the course. Return to top of page. An EMT-Basic course is typically held in Alexander County during Fall Semester, and during the Spring Semester in Catawba County. Other courses may be offered based on local need in a particular geographic area. The course is approximately 150 to 180 hours in length, and includes classroom, skills development, and clinical components.