Program Details

Certificate in Career Studies - Emergency Medical Technician

Career Studies Certificate

Germanna Community College

Students completing these courses are eligible to sit for the National Registry and Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services (VAOEMS) Emergency Medical Technician certifications.

Program Overview & Guidance

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Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree	This curriculum is designed to provide skills and knowledge to prepare the student to take the certification test to become a National Registry and Virginia Office of Emergency Services Emergency Medical Technician.
Considerations 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 Germanna Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights

Program Credit Requirements

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. You should consult an advisor or counselor to find courses you can take at your current institution that will transfer to this degree.

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.

Requirements

Required Credits

Certificate in Career Studies - Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) CSC (221-146-01) (2024-2025)

HLT 105

Requirement Notes

Requirement Notes:

An in-date healthcare provider CPR credential is an approved substitute.

Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) CSC: EMS 111 & EMS 120

EMS 111 & EMS 120

Earn 8 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:

BIO 141

Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:

English Requirement: ENG 111

Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion	Students who transfer with a completed Associate degree will be awarded SDV 100 and will have their transcript evaluated for other individual course transfer. Students who transfer with a completed Bachelor degree from a U.S. college or university will be awarded SDV 100, ENG 111 and ENG 112. The transcript will be evaluated for other individual course transfer.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School	Students earning an associate degree while in high school are not eligible for guaranteed admission programs. All courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree.
Credit for Prior Learning	Yes; Germanna 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: Germanna Community College

College Level Information

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Percent of Accepted Transfer Students

100

College Fit Guidance	What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?	Germanna offers classes at seven commuter locations and online to 13,000 students annually with an average class size of 26 students.
Transfer Student Catalog Year	The catalog in effect at the time a student was formally admitted into a curriculum.
First Year Student Catalog Year	The catalog in effect at the time a student was formally admitted into a curriculum.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions	Career and Transfer Center will assist students with GAA.

Where Can This Degree Transfer

This section displays VCCS degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to most efficiently transfer your current course work. So, you can use this list to find a degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

If you are interested in transferring to a four-year degree view this degree on the Transfer Virginia site to explore degrees aligned with this program at Virginia's 4-year institutions.

Institution	Title	Degree	Award Name	Award Level	Delivery Mode
Blue Ridge Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Emergency Medical Services (EMS)	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Central Virginia Community College	AAS in Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Services-Paramedic	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Emergency Medical Services	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Mountain Empire Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Emergency Medical Services Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community College	Emergency Medical Services, A.A.S.	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Piedmont Virginia Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Services	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Southside Virginia Community College	Associate of Applied Science with a major in Emergency Medical Services	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Emergengy Medical Services Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	Hybrid
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Services	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Services	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Virginia Highlands Community College	Associate in Applied Science Degree in Emergency Medical Services	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid

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

Cost To Complete

This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 16 credits remaining to be completed

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Estimated Cost for the Certificate in Career Studies - Emergency Medical Technician at Germanna Community College These costs are based on an estimated 1 semesters or 0.5 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category		Cost	Basis	Cost (To You)	Estimated Benefits	Net Cost	Notes
Tuition		$175	Per Credit	$2,800	$0	$2,800	The In-state rate also applies to for active duty members, veterans and dependents stationed AND residing in Virginia. (165.95 tuition + 9.25 fees)

*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.

Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:

You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.