If selected, the member will go through the onboarding process with other new-hires as a recruit in the Academy. The Academy runs for approximately six weeks, Monday through Friday, 0800-1700. The Academy classes up four times per year, typically in January, April, July, and October. The Academy covers all aspects of onboarding, including HR, policies, and medical protocols. After completion of the Academy, the member will enter into the Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP), where they will be assigned to a regular shift, partnered with a Field Training Officer (FTO), and treat patients at the level they are credentialed at. The length of the FTEP process is dependent on the needs and abilities of the individual provider, typically ranging from two to six months. A SkillBridge intern may complete the FTEP process during their internship, and progress all the way through a Release-to-Practice oral board with the Medical Director, resulting in becoming an independent and cleared provider in the Wake County EMS System. SkillBridge interns who do not complete the entire process will be allowed to pick-up exactly where they left-off, if they decide to return as an employee after transitioning out of the military. Military medical personnel who do not already hold a valid NREMT certification may obtain their North Carolina EMS credential through the NCOEMS Military Equivalency program. The TCCC – Combat Life Saver (CLS) does not meet the minimum requirements for an EMT credential. Military personnel without a medical background may still be admitted into the internship, but must complete an EMT course and obtain a credential prior to the start date. For any questions about either process, please feel free to contact us. https://linktr.ee/wake.ems.training