Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Emergengy Medical Services Technology

Associate of Applied Science
Southwest Virginia Community College

Our associates degree in Emergency Medical Services Technology provides you with practical, hands-on training that includes lots of personal attention and support from your instructors. You'll earn an accredited paramedic associate's degree that meets the highest professional standards and gives you superior preparation for the EMT licensing exam.

Outcomes

Goal 1: At the completion of the program, the graduates will demonstrate the ability to comprehend, apply and evaluate clinical information relative to his/her role as an entry level EMT, EMT, Advanced EMT or Paramedic. Goal 2: At the completion of the program, the student will demonstrate technical proficiency in all skills necessary to fulfill the role of an entry-level EMT, Advanced EMT or Paramedic. Goal 3: At the completion of the program, the students will demonstrate personal behaviors consistent with professional and employer expectations for the entry-level EMT, Advanced EMT or Paramedic.


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 Emergengy Medical Services Technology
67
Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Service Technology
67
Plan GPA 146-01
67
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
Residency Requirement 146-01
17
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 50 credits may be applied to this program.
BIO 145 Requirement
4
Earn 4 credits: Complete the following
Earn 4 credits: Use the following rules
Complete the following
Use the following rules
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OR
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OR
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
AND
Complete courses from the following Course list:
EMS 100 Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits: Complete the following
Earn 1 credits: Use the following rules
Complete the following
Use the following rules
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OR
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
AND
Complete courses from the following Course list:
EMS 111 Requirement
7
Earn 7 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 120 Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 121 Requirement
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 123 Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 125 Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 126 Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 127 Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 128 Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 135 Requirement
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 136 Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 137 Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 138 Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 139 Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 140 Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 141 Requirement
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 142 Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 163 Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 164 Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 165 Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 167 Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 170 Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 175 Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 202 Requirement
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 203 Requirement
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 204 Requirement
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 206 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 210 Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 212 Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 216 Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 247 Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 248 Requirement
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 249 Requirement
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
Elective Requirement 3 Credits
3
EMS-HUM/F ARTS Elective-3 credits
3
ENG 111 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
HUM/FINE ARTS Elective
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
PSY 230 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
SDV 100 Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Is This Degree Right For Me? Do you like being in charge in an emergency? Do you thrive in handling high-pressure situations and at the end of the day feel like you made a difference is a person's medical care? If you answered yes to either of these, you should consider pursuing a paramedic. career!
What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses

EMS 100, 111, and 120 (or their equivalent) must be completed before students can take higher level 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 Southwest Virginia Community College within your first year via College Connect
Are there other program requirements beyond specific courses?
Do More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights 1. 97% of our paramedic students in our last three cohorts pass the National Registry exam on first attempt. 2. 100% job placement rate for our graduates. 3. 4.6/5.0 satisfacion rate on graduate and employer surveys
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

Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School
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: Southwest Virginia Community College
College Level Information
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Transfer Center
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External Link
Transfer Admission Application
Transfer Students - Apply Here
External Link
Transfer Student Aid
Financial Aid for Transfer Students
External Link
Number of Transfer Students
268
Percent of Transfer Students
100%, AV GPA 3.136
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? Annual HC 3027, Transfer in per semester 97, Av Class size 14.9, Limited Foundation Owned Housing
Transfer Student Catalog Year Summer, Fall , Spring is a catalog year
First Year Student Catalog Year Summer, Fall , Spring is a catalog year
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions
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
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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
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
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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