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First on the Scene
RCC is proud to offer the Paramedic I Career Studies Certificate which provides education and training in advanced life support within the Emergency Medical Services framework. Entering the program as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), during this first year you will learn to assess and care for patients with a variety of medical and trauma conditions as advanced life support providers, develop skills in campus labs, and practice them in clinical settings. Upon completion of the Paramedic I CSC, the student is eligible to advance to the Paramedic II curriculum and complete the requirements for National and Virginia Paramedic certification.
Accreditation
The Rappahannock Community College Paramedic 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
The following data is for 2018.
NREMT/State Written Exam: 100%
Retention: 55.6%
Positive (Job) Placement: 100%
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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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