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Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Career Studies Certificates are designed to give you specific jobs skills in a short period of time. Credits earned in certificate programs may count toward associate degree requirements.
Emergency Medical Technician Career Studies Certificate (EMT)
This 13-credit program can be completed in one semester. Upon completion, students will be eligible for National Registry testing resulting in National Registry certification as well as certification in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Students with an unencumbered Virginia or National EMT certificate/license may apply for advanced standing credit.
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Career Studies Certificate (AEMT)
This 17-credit program can be completed in two semesters. Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible for National Registry testing, resulting in National Registry certification as well as certification in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Additional tuition assistance is available for students in this program through G3.
EMS - Paramedic I Career Studies Certificate
This 23-credit program can be completed in two semesters. Upon completion of Paramedic I, the student is eligible to advance to the Paramedic II curriculum and complete the requirements for Paramedic licensure. Additional tuition assistance is available for students in this program through G3.
EMS - Paramedic II Career Studies Certificate
This 22-credit program can be completed in two semesters. The Paramedic II CSC is the second component of the Paramedic program. Entry into this level of the Paramedic program requires successful completion of all Paramedic I CSC courses and clinical experiences. Upon successful completion of the Paramedic II curriculum, the student will be eligible for National Registry testing. Additional tuition assistance is available for students in this program through G3.
Pre-Paramedic Career Studies Certificate
This 26-credit program can be completed in two semesters. It prepares students to enter the Advanced EMT program, the Paramedic I and II career studies certificate programs, and/or a Paramedic Associate of Applied Science degree program with all required general education courses completed. The Pre-Paramedic Program also provides an occupational credential for employment while students earn other levels of EMS certifications or while in other health sciences programs. Additional tuition assistance is available for students in this program through G3.