RCC College Catalog
For the most up-to-date information about this program (including all requirements), please refer to our College Catalog.
First on the Scene
RCC is proud to offer the Paramedic Career Studies Certificate for training in advanced life support in the Emergency Medical Services framework. Through our training, you’ll be able to think fast in emergency situations to give the best care possible to those who need it.
Paramedics are hired to work with fire and rescue services, hospitals, local, state and federal government agencies, and other, similar organizations.
More Details
To complete the program, you’ll have to take 11 classes, which will add up to 28 credits. Among the classes you’ll take are “Advanced Pathophysiology,” “Advanced Pharmacology” and more.
Whether you are in class or outside taking part in a simulation, our faculty will guide you every step of the way. And the group of students you’ll be joining will become a second family, thanks to our small class size.
Accreditation
The Rappahannock Community College Paramedic Career Studies Certificate program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
To Contact CAAHEP
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
www.caahep.org
To Contact COAEMSP
8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312
Rowlett TX 75088
(214) 703-8445
FAX (214) 703-8992
www.coaemsp.org
Application Materials
FAQs
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How to Apply
Getting Started at RCC:
- Apply online or in person.
- Have your official high school transcripts sent to RCC to see if you can use your high school grades to substitute for a placement test. If you need to take a placement test, Placement tests cost $5 and scores are good for two years. Call a counselor at 804-758-6730 (Glenns Campus) or 804-333-6730 for more information.
- Complete your Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) and add RCC School Code 009160
- Meet with a counselor to review your placement test scores and register for class.
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.
Contact Us
Do you have questions about our Paramedic Career Studies Certificate program? Fill out the form and we’ll send you more information about the program, and an RCC counselor will be in touch to follow up.
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