RCC College Catalog
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First on the Scene
RCC is proud to offer the Paramedic Career Studies Certificate for education and training in advanced life support within the Emergency Medical Services framework. You will develop critical thinking skills and apply them with your understanding of anatomy and physiology, as well as the pathophysiology of trauma and medical emergencies to provide the best care possible.
Paramedics are employed by fire and rescue services, hospitals, local, state and federal government agencies, and other, similar organizations. Most of our students are employed while attending classes.
More Details
Paramedic is a two-year program for those already certified as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). Along the way you can test out as an Advanced EMT (AEMT) while continuing your education.
Whether in class, in lab using high fidelity simulation, or outside taking part in vehicle extrication, our faculty will guide you every step of the way, working with you to achieve your goals. Clinical sites are available throughout our service area as are EMS agencies where students learn first to be a Team Member and then a Team Leader, practicing both Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) patient assessments and skills.
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
Paramedic Program Outcome Data
The following data is for 2017.
NREMT/State Written Exam: 100%
Retention: 44.4%
Positive (Job) Placement: 100%
Application Materials
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 2018 semester, classes will cost $160.65 per credit hour
- Get complete payment options at our Tuition and Fees section.
Advising Sheet
Advising Sheet
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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