ACADEMIC PLAN: 221-146-02
CIP CODE: 51.0904
AWARD: Career Studies Certificate
LENGTH: Less than 1 Year
Purpose:
This program is designed for the student who desires to become an Emergency Medical Technician. An internship will be required at a local hospital or rescue squad. This program is being offered in coordination with Blue Ridge Emergency Medical Services and is accredited by the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services. This program is G3 Eligible.
Courses in this program fulfill requirements for the Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic degree.
Admissions Requirements:
Individuals are eligible for admission to CVCC if they are high school graduates or the equivalent, or if they are eighteen years of age or older and able to benefit academically from study at the community college, as demonstrated by assessment in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Program Requirements:
All students expected to complete the requirements for a degree, diploma, certificate, or career studies certificate must complete an Application for Graduation.
Courses:
The Program Pathway for Emergency Medical Technician Plus CSC is a resource for students that lists the following items:
- The recommended order in which to take the program courses
- Suggested course when more than one option exists
- If the course has a prerequisite
- Courses that may lead to a certificate (if offered in the program)
