Learn from the Best
Our program director, Ellen Vest, is a nationally certified EMS Educator and was named the Peninsula’s EMS Pre-Hospital Educator of the Year in 2014.
The Very Best
Our Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians program was created to train future responders to serve within the Emergency Medical Services infrastructure throughout the region and beyond.
Jobs for trained and certified EMTs include ambulance services, fire, and rescue services, hospitals, local, and state and federal government agencies.
More Details
The EMT – Advanced program here at RCC lasts four semesters, and can be completed with a minimum of 19 credits. This program includes an internship, which will put you with a real team to test your new skills and abilities.
RCC College Catalog
For the most up-to-date information about this program (including all requirements), please refer to our College Catalog.
2017 Application Materials
Curriculum for Advanced EMT Career Studies Certificate
Curriculum
| # | Title | Lecture | Lab | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMS 111 | Emergency Medical Technician | 5 | 4 | 7 |
| EMS 120 | Emergency Medical Technician — Basic Clinical | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| NAS 150 | Human Biology | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Total | 9 | 6 | 12 |
Note: Students who did not complete a VCCS EMT program, but who are certified/licensed, may apply for advanced standing credit by presenting to Admissions and Records an unencumbered Virginia or National certificate/license to practice as an EMT. A copy of the certification/license must also be included in your application materials for review by the EMS Program Head.
| # | Title | Lecture | Lab | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMS 151 | Intro to Advanced Life Support | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| EMS 152 | Advanced Medical Care | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| EMS 170 | ALS Internship I | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Total | 4 | 7 | 7 |
Total Minimum Credits: 19
1 EMS 112 and EMS 113 may be substituted for EMS 111.
2 BIO 141 may be substituted for NAS 150. Students who intend to pursue EMT-Intermediate and/or EMT-Paramedic should take BIO 141 and follow with BIO 142 in a later semester.
FAQs
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Program Cost
Starting in the Fall 2017 semester, classes will cost $141.75 per credit hour
- Get complete payment options at our Tuition and Fees section.
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