MISSION

The mission of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program at Northeast Alabama Community College is to prepare competent entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians, Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians, and Paramedics who are capable of functioning safely, effectively, and ethically within the professional scope of practice. The program provides accessible, affordable, and high-quality education that supports students in achieving their educational and career goals while meeting the needs of the communities served.

The EMS Program is committed to instruction that is consistent with nationally recognized standards, current evidence-based practice, and applicable state and national regulations. Through comprehensive didactic, laboratory, and clinical experiences, the program promotes critical thinking, professional behavior, lifelong learning, and continuous improvement, thereby contributing to workforce development, public safety, and the overall quality of life in Northeast Alabama.

GOALS

The goals of Northeast Alabama Community College's EMS Program are to:

• Prepare Paramedics who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession.
• Prepare Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

Name: Scot Westbrook | Instructor and Program Director

Email: westbrooks@nacc.edu

DEGREES/AWARDS OFFERED

AAS tracks

• Associate in Applied Science, Emergency Medical Services – Management
• Associate in Applied Science, Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic
• Associate in Applied Science, Emergency Medical Services – Rescue Technology
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Short-Term Certificate
• Advanced EMT (AEMT) Short-Term Certificate
• Emergency Medical Services – Rescue Technology Certificate
• Paramedic Certificate

PROGRAM AVAILABILITY

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CAREER OUTLOOK

SCHEDULE & CATALOG

NACC Schedule

NACC Catalog

PURPOSE

The purpose of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program at Northeast Alabama Community College is to provide accessible, affordable, and high-quality education that prepares students for employment as competent entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians, Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians, and Paramedics. The program exists to support student achievement of educational and career goals while addressing regional workforce needs in emergency medical services and public safety.

Through structured didactic instruction, skills-based laboratory training, and supervised clinical and field experiences, the EMS Program develops graduates who demonstrate professional behavior, ethical practice, critical thinking, and technical competence consistent with nationally recognized standards and applicable state and national regulations. The program further supports lifelong learning, continuing professional development, and continuous improvement to enhance community health, public safety, and the overall quality of life in Northeast Alabama.

PHILOSOPHY

The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program at Northeast Alabama Community College is founded on the philosophy that high-quality, accessible education is essential to individual achievement, workforce readiness, and community well-being. Consistent with the mission of Northeast Alabama Community College, the EMS Program believes that education should be student-centered, inclusive, and responsive to the evolving needs of the communities it serves.

The program is committed to preparing competent entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians, Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians, and Paramedics who are capable of providing safe, effective, and ethical care within the professional scope of practice. The EMS Program believes that professional competence is developed through a structured combination of didactic instruction, hands-on laboratory experiences, and supervised clinical and field practice, all grounded in nationally recognized standards, evidence-based practice, and applicable state and national regulations.

The EMS Program further believes that professional behavior, ethical decision-making, critical thinking, and effective communication are fundamental components of emergency medical practice. These attributes are intentionally integrated throughout the curriculum and reinforced through faculty mentorship, clinical evaluation, and continuous feedback. Students are expected to assume responsibility for their learning, demonstrate accountability, and engage actively in the educational process.

Recognizing the dynamic nature of emergency medical services and healthcare, the EMS Program values lifelong learning and continuous improvement. The program is committed to ongoing evaluation of student outcomes, curriculum effectiveness, and community needs to ensure graduates remain prepared for current practice and future advancement within the profession. Continuing education and professional development are viewed as essential to maintaining competence and advancing the quality of patient care.

Ultimately, the EMS Program philosophy affirms that the preparation of skilled EMS professionals strengthens public safety, regional workforce capacity, and quality of life in Northeast Alabama. Through rigorous instruction, ethical practice, and service-oriented education, the EMS Program fulfills its responsibility to students, the profession, and the communities it serves.

Northeast Alabama Community College's Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or CAAHEP (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS Professions or CoAEMSP.

To contact CAAHEP:
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
www.caahep.org

To contact CoAEMSP:
Committee on Accreditation of Education Programs for the EMS Professions
8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312
Rowlett TX 75088 
(214) 703-8445
FAX (214) 703-8992
www.coaemsp.org

Upon successful completion of EMT, Advanced EMT, and Paramedic curricula, the student may sit for the National Registry of EMTs examination and apply for state licensure.

Program Information Brochure

Student Clinical Handbook

Awards offered: AAS, Certificate, and Short Term Certificate

Critical Care Class

Critical Care Class Flyer

Meet Our Amazing Staff

Scot Westbrook, BS, AAS | Director

• Office: WD 258
• Phone: 2311
• Email: Westbrook@nacc.edu

Kristi Gant, BS, AAS | Instructor

• Office: WD 247
• Phone: 2341
• Email: gantk@nacc.edu

At Northeast Alabama Community College, all career and technical education opportunities will be offered without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. 

At Northeast Alabama Community College, the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.