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Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Services

Associate of Applied Science

Piedmont Virginia Community College

The PVCC emergency medical services (EMS) program prepares graduates to provide pre-hospital care as a paramedic under structured guidelines in emergency situations. The problem-solving process is used to direct care outcomes. The curriculum consists of both general studies and EMS courses. EMS program graduates are eligible to sit for the national registry exam, which is offered throughout the year. Upon successful completion of this examination, candidates receive their National Registry Paramedic certification. This is required prior to applying for the reciprocity as a Virginia paramedic. The Virginia Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services will only grant certification as a paramedic in Virginia through initial certification and reciprocity afforded through the National Registry. Employment opportunities for National Registry/Virginia-licensed paramedics include hospital emergeny rooms, rescue squads, ambulance companies and other public and private agencies providing pre-hospital care.

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Credential That Prepares You For This Program

Credential

Career Studies Certificate in EMS - Advanced

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Credential That Prepares You For This Program

Credential

Career Studies Certificate in EMS - Paramedic

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Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Is This Degree Right For Me?	This is a competitive admission program with one application deadline per year.
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 Piedmont Virginia Community College within your first year via College Connect
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Program Successes & Highlights	100% National Registry Skills Exam pass rate for graduates over the past 4 years.

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

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion	Prior completion of any associate degree or higher waives the SDV 100 requirement. All courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School
Credit for Prior Learning	https://www.pvcc.edu/admissions/credit-non-traditional-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: Piedmont Virginia Community College

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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
Central Virginia Community College	AAS 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
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