March 26, 2025

Forsyth Technical Community College’s Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) program has reached a new level of excellence—becoming the first EMS educational program in North Carolina, and only the second in the United States, to receive a Letter of Review (LoR) from the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

This Letter of Review is a major milestone. It means Forsyth Tech’s AEMT program is officially in the “Becoming Accredited” phase, working toward full national accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). While not a guarantee of accreditation, the LoR signals that the program is making strong progress and has met key requirements along the way.

“This is a big step forward for our EMS program,” said program leaders. “It validates the quality of our curriculum, our instructors, and the experience we’re providing to students. We’re proud to be leading the way in North Carolina and beyond.”

Forsyth Tech’s AEMT program is already producing impressive results. The most recent class graduated eight students on January 23, 2025. All eight passed the North Carolina state certification exam on their first attempt—a 100% pass rate—and all eight secured jobs as AEMTs with EMS agencies immediately after graduation.

These outcomes demonstrate both the strength of Forsyth Tech’s training and the urgent need for highly trained emergency medical professionals in our communities.

“Our students are entering the field ready to serve, save lives, and make a real difference,” said EMS faculty. “The Letter of Review gives our students and their future employers even more confidence in the quality of the education they receive here.”

Forsyth Tech’s EMS program is continuing to build on this momentum with the goal of becoming the first community college in North Carolina to achieve full national accreditation at the AEMT level. Accreditation opens doors to more funding opportunities, stronger partnerships, and wider recognition across the state and country—all of which benefit students and the communities they go on to serve.

This recognition from CoAEMSP is just one example of how Forsyth Tech continues to raise the bar in healthcare education, providing students with the training and experience they need to succeed in high-demand, life-saving careers. Explore how you can become a hero through Public Safety Programs here.