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EMS

10 courses with the subject EMS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

EMS 100CPR for Healthcare Providers1

Provides instruction in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation that meets current Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation education for Healthcare Providers. Equivalent to HLT 105 .

Subject
EMS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 DCC College Catalog
Source
catalog.danville.edu
Prerequisite
None
EMS 112Emergency Medical Technician - Basic I4

Prepares student for certification as a Virginia and/or National Registry EMT-Basic. Focuses on all aspects of pre-hospital basic life support as defined by the Virginia office of Emergency Medical Services curriculum for Emergency Medicine Technician Basic.

Subject
EMS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 DCC College Catalog
Source
catalog.danville.edu
Prerequisite
None
EMS 113Emergency Medical Technician-Basic II3

Continues preparation of student for certification as a Virginia and/or National Registry EMT-Basic. Includes all aspects of pre-hospital basic life support as defined by the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services curriculum for Emergency Medicine Technician Basic.

Subject
EMS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 DCC College Catalog
Source
catalog.danville.edu
Prerequisite
EMS 112
Corequisite
EMS 112 is a
EMS 120Emergency Medical Technician - Clinical1

Provides supervised direct patient contact introducing the student to the assessment and emergency care of sick and injured patients. This course is a co-requisite for either EMS 111 or EMS 113 , depending upon the program in which the student is participating.

Subject
EMS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 DCC College Catalog
Source
catalog.danville.edu
Prerequisite
None
EMS 153Basic ECG Recognition2

Focuses on the interpretation of basic electrocardiograms (ECG) and their significance. Includes an overview of anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system including structure, function and electrical conduction in the heart. Covers advanced concepts that build on the knowledge and skills of basic dysrhythmia determination and introduction to 12 lead ECG.

Subject
EMS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 DCC College Catalog
Source
catalog.danville.edu
Prerequisite
None
EMS 157ALS-Trauma Care3

Continues the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services Intermediate and/or Paramedic curricula. Utilizes techniques which will allow the student to utilize the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for the trauma patient.

Subject
EMS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 DCC College Catalog
Source
catalog.danville.edu
Prerequisite
Current EMT-B certification and EMS 151.
EMS 159ALS-Special Populations2

Continues the Virginia office of Emergency Medical Services Intermediate and/or Paramedic curricula. Focuses on the assessment and management of specialty patients including obstetrical, pediatric, and neonates.

Subject
EMS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 DCC College Catalog
Source
catalog.danville.edu
Prerequisite
EMS 155 is a
EMS 172ALS Clinical Internship II2

Continues with the second in a series of clinical experiences providing supervised direct patient contact in appropriate patient care facilities in and out of hospitals. Includes but not limited to patient care units such as the Emergency Department, Critical Care units, Pediatric, Labor and Delivery, Operating Room and Trauma Centers.

Subject
EMS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 DCC College Catalog
Source
catalog.danville.edu
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
EMS 151.
EMS 173ALS Field Internship II1

Continues with the second in a series of field experiences providing supervised direct patient care in out-of-hospital advanced life support units.

Subject
EMS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 DCC College Catalog
Source
catalog.danville.edu
Prerequisite
None
EMS 213ALS Skills Development1

Utilizes reinforcement and remediation of additional advanced life support skills, as needed.

Subject
EMS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 DCC College Catalog
Source
catalog.danville.edu
Prerequisite
None

Source: Danville Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59