Program Details

AAS in Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic

Associate of Applied Science

Central Virginia Community College

This program is designed for the student who desires to become a competent entry-level paramedic who can service the community with advanced life support care via the EMS infrastructure. Upon completion of the program, the student will be eligible for National Registry testing and certification in Virginia. Employment for paramedics is available with ambulance, fire and rescue services, hospitals, government departments, sales and humanitarian relief organizations.

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Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Is This Degree Right For Me?	Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible for National Registry testing and certification in Virginia.
What Should I Consider When Selecting 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 Central Virginia Community College within your first year via College Connect
Are there other program requirements beyond specific courses?	Strict adherence to the guided pathway is imperative for completion of the program in a timely manner. Not every course is offered every semester.
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What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion	For students transferring to CVCC with an associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution, SDV 100 credit is awarded. Additional coursework will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis. Transfer credit will be awarded for equivalent coursework from regionally accredited institutions for which the student earned a grade of C or higher.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School	Students must be 18 years of age and EMt certified for admission, and are required to supply health and immunization records. Students in their first three semesters will have a 240 clinical hours split between the hospital and EMS stations. Final semester requires a 96-hour internship.
Credit for Prior Learning	CVCC awards credit for qualifying scores in AP, CLEP, DANTES, and institutional challenge exams. Credit may also be granted for military service and formal learning experiences.
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: Central Virginia Community College

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Number of Transfer Students

150

College Fit Guidance	What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?	Students are drawn to CVCC’s affordable tuition rates, convenient locations (Lynchburg, Amherst, Appomattox, and Bedford), small classes, and a variety of online and on-campus course offerings.
Transfer Student Catalog Year
First Year Student Catalog Year	The catalog used to determine graduation requirements is the one in effect at the time of the initial program placement into the plan from which they are graduating or any subsequent catalog of their choice.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions	https://www.vccs.edu/transfer-programs/

Where Can This Degree Transfer

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 College	Associate in Applied Science Degree in Emergency Medical Services	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year
Blue Ridge Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Emergency Medical Services (EMS)	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Services-Paramedic	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Emergency Medical Services	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year
Southside Virginia Community College	Associate of Applied Science with a major in Emergency Medical Services	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Emergengy Medical Services Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Services	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Services	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year
Piedmont Virginia Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Services	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year
Mountain Empire Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Emergency Medical Services Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year
Northern Virginia Community College	Emergency Medical Services, A.A.S.	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year

Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code	Name	Description	Parent
29-2042.00	Emergency Medical Technicians	Assess injuries and illnesses and administer basic emergency medical care. May transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
25-1071.00	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
29-2043.00	Paramedics	Administer 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