Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Associate of Applied Science
Blue Ridge Community College

The Emergency Medical Services degree is designed to produce high-quality, entry-level paramedics who can serve the community with advanced life support care via the National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards (NEMSES). Program graduates are eligible to sit for the National Registry Paramedic cognitive and psychomotor examination which will make them eligible for certification in Virginia.


Program Credit Requirements
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The table below provides the requirements to complete this program. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements.

Please note that some courses may count towards more than one requirement such as meeting a general education requirement and a major specific requirement. The course will be listed under the first matching requirement. Please contact the institution with questions.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
65
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
65
146 Emergency Medical Services
65
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
65
EMS 100
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
EMS 111 and EMS 120
8
Earn 8 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
BIO 145 or BIO 141
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
BIO 142
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
General Education Elective
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Student Development Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
EMS Semester 2
12
Earn 12 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ENG 111
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
PSY 230
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
EMS Semester 3
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
EMS Semester 4
12
Earn 12 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
PHI 220
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
EMS Semester 5
9
Earn 9 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
GPA Plan
0
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
Program Overview & Guidance
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Delivery Mode
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Credential That Prepares You For This Program
Credential
Certificate in Paramedic
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Credential That Prepares You For This Program
Credential
Career Studies Certificate in Emergency Medical Technician
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Credential That Prepares You For This Program
Credential
Career Studies Certificate in Pre-Emergency Medical Services
Link
Credential That Prepares You For This Program
Credential
Career Studies Certificate in Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Is This Degree Right For Me? Physically demanding.
Program Requirement Notes
Program Requirement Notes

Students must be 18 years of age before enrolling in any courses with an EMS prefix, have a current Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services (VAOEMS) approved CPR provider/instructor card, be certified through VAOEMS or NREMT at the EMT level for all advanced life support courses. Additional information can be found on the BRCC website: (https://www.brcc.edu/academics/programs/ems/)
What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses

EMS 100 - CPR for Healthcare Providers or equivalent required prior to enrolling in EMS courses.

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Blue Ridge Community College within your first year via College Connect
Are there other program requirements beyond specific courses? Credit for prior learning available for this program https://www.brcc.edu/admissions/transferring-credits/credit-for-prior-learning/health-sciences. 25% of the program must be completed at BRCC.
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Program Successes & Highlights For exam pass rates, please go to https://www.brcc.edu/academics/programs/ems/
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion

BRCC will award applicable transfer credit for courses completed at other post-secondary educational institutions, provided certain criteria are met. Students should complete the Transcript Evaluation Request form to start the evaluation process. https://www.brcc.edu/admissions/transferring-credits/
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School BRCC will award applicable transfer credit for courses completed at other post-secondary educational institutions, provided certain criteria are met. Students should complete the Transcript Evaluation Request form to start the evaluation process. https://www.brcc.edu/admissions/transferring-credits/
Credit for Prior Learning https://www.brcc.edu/admissions/transferring-credits/credit-for-prior-learning/
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Blue Ridge Community College
College Level Information
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Transfer Student Aid
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College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? What can you do with a BRCC degree or certificate? Guarantee transfer to a great 4-year school, fix cars or planes, take care of people or animals, and so MUCH more!
Transfer Student Catalog Year
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Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.
Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate in Applied Science Degree in Emergency Medical ServicesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Services-ParamedicAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Central Virginia Community CollegeAAS in Emergency Medical Services - ParamedicAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Emergency Medical Services - ParamedicAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Emergency Medical ServicesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science with a major in Emergency Medical ServicesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Applied Science Degree in Emergengy Medical Services TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical ServicesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical ServicesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Emergency Medical Services - ParamedicAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Piedmont Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical ServicesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Mountain Empire Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Emergency Medical Services TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Northern Virginia Community CollegeEmergency Medical Services, A.A.S.AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
29-2042.00Emergency Medical TechniciansAssess injuries and illnesses and administer basic emergency medical care. May transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
25-1071.00Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
29-2043.00ParamedicsAdminister basic or advanced emergency medical care and assess injuries and illnesses. May administer medication intravenously, use equipment such as EKGs, or administer advanced life support to sick or injured individuals.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations