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EMS

30 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 Providers (Fall Spring Summer)1

Provides instruction in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation that meets current Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation education for Healthcare Providers. Equivalent to HLT 105 . An additional healthcare course specific fee of $50.00 per credit hour applies to this course. The price is discounted 50% to $25.00 per credit hour for the 2026-27 academic year only.

Subject
EMS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
cr.
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.laurelridge.edu
EMS 111Emergency Medical Technician (Fall Spring Summer)7

Prepares student for certification as a Virginia and National Registry EMT. 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.

Subject
EMS
Credits (min)
7
Credits (max)
7
Credit unit
cr.
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.laurelridge.edu
Prerequisite
EMS 100 or equivalent.
Corequisite
EMS 120 . An additional healthcare course specific fee of $50.00 per credit hour applies to this course. The price is discounted 50% to $25.00 per credit hour for the 2026-27 academic year only.
EMS 112Emergency Medical Technician - Basic I (Fall Only)4

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
cr.
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.laurelridge.edu
EMS 113Emergency Medical Technician - Basic II (Spring Only)3

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
cr.
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.laurelridge.edu
Corequisite
EMS 120 . An additional healthcare course specific fee of $50.00 per credit hour applies to this course. The price is discounted 50% to $25.00 per credit hour for the 2026-27 academic year only.
EMS 120Emergency Medical Technician - Clinical (Fall Spring Summer)1

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
cr.
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.laurelridge.edu
Corequisite
EMS 111 or EMS 113 An additional healthcare course specific fee of $50.00 per credit hour applies to this course. The price is discounted 50% to $25.00 per credit hour for the 2026-27 academic year only.
EMS 123EMS Clinical Preparation (Fall Only)1

Introduces the student to local clinical agencies and prepares the student for clinical activities about the level of EMT. Includes prerequisites required by clinical affiliates, therapeutic communication, primary assessment, history taking, secondary assessment, reassessment, monitoring devices and documentation.

Subject
EMS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
cr.
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.laurelridge.edu
Prerequisite
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS An additional healthcare course specific fee of $50.00 per credit hour applies to this course. The price is discounted 50% to $25.00 per credit hour for the 2026-27 academic year only.
EMS 163Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) (Fall Only)1

Prepares for certification as a Prehospital Trauma Life Support provider as defined by the American College of Surgeons.

Subject
EMS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.laurelridge.edu
Prerequisite
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS. An additional healthcare course specific fee of $50.00 per credit hour applies to this course. The price is discounted 50% to $25.00 per credit hour for the 2026-27 academic year only.
EMS 164Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) (Fall Only)1

Covers current topics of care for adult patients suffering extensive medical conditions and emergencies, and offers certification as an Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) as defined by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT).

Subject
EMS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.laurelridge.edu
EMS 165Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Fall Only)1

Prepares for certification as an Advanced Cardiac Life provider. Follows courses as defined by the American Heart Association.

Subject
EMS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.laurelridge.edu
Prerequisite
EMS 100 or equivalent. An additional healthcare course specific fee of $50.00 per credit hour applies to this course. The price is discounted 50% to $25.00 per credit hour for the 2026-27 academic year only.
EMS 167Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC) (Fall Only)1

Provides a unique approach to pediatric medical care, offering assessment techniques that can help EMS practitioners rapidly and accurately assess pediatric patients to determine which situations may be life threatening and require immediate intervention. Offers certification as defined by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT).

Subject
EMS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.laurelridge.edu
EMS 170ALS Internship (Fall Only)1

Begins the first 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, Trauma Centers and various advanced life support units.

Subject
EMS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
cr.
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.laurelridge.edu
EMS 180Advanced EMS Foundations (Fall Only)1

Introduces fundamental concepts established by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) for the Advanced EMT curriculum. Includes EMS systems, introduction to research, workforce safety and wellness, EMS system communications, therapeutic communication, and legal and ethical issues.

Subject
EMS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.laurelridge.edu
Prerequisite
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS An additional healthcare course specific fee of $50.00 per credit hour applies to this course. The price is discounted 50% to $25.00 per credit hour for the 2026-27 academic year only.
EMS 181Advanced Airway and Shock Management (Fall Only)1

Introduces core principles of airway, shock, and resuscitation as outlined by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) within the Advanced EMT curriculum. Provides students with a fundamental knowledge of the Cardiopulmonary system, including its assessment and management of shock. Covers cardiac arrest and post-arrest management.

Subject
EMS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.laurelridge.edu
Prerequisite
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS
Corequisite
EMS 182: Advanced Airway and Shock Management Lab An additional healthcare course specific fee of $50.00 per credit hour applies to this course. The price is discounted 50% to $25.00 per credit hour for the 2026-27 academic year only.
EMS 182Advanced Airway and Shock Management Lab (Fall Only)1

Examines assessment and management of trauma emergencies as outlined by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) within the Advanced EMT curriculum. Provides students with specific skills related to airway, resuscitation and shock management.

Subject
EMS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
cr.
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.laurelridge.edu
Prerequisite
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS
Corequisite
EMS 181: Advanced Airway and Shock Management An additional healthcare course specific fee of $50.00 per credit hour applies to this course. The price is discounted 50% to $25.00 per credit hour for the 2026-27 academic year only.
EMS 183Advanced Medical Care (Fall Only)2

Focuses on specific skills related to the assessment and management of common medical emergencies as outlined by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) within the Advanced EMT curriculum.

Subject
EMS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.laurelridge.edu
Prerequisite
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS program
Corequisite
EMS 184: Advanced Medical Care Lab An additional healthcare course specific fee of $50.00 per credit hour applies to this course. The price is discounted 50% to $25.00 per credit hour for the 2026-27 academic year only.
EMS 184Advanced Medical Care Lab (Fall Only)1

Focuses on specific skills related to the assessment and management of common medical emergencies as outlined by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) within the Advanced EMT curriculum.

Subject
EMS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.laurelridge.edu
Prerequisite
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS program
Corequisite
EMS 183: Advanced Medical Care An additional healthcare course specific fee of $50.00 per credit hour applies to this course. The price is discounted 50% to $25.00 per credit hour for the 2026-27 academic year only.
EMS 185Advanced Trauma Care (Fall Only)2

Examines the assessment and management of trauma emergencies as outlined by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) within the Advanced EMT curriculum.

Subject
EMS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.laurelridge.edu
Prerequisite
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS
Corequisite
EMS 186: Advanced Trauma Care Lab An additional healthcare course specific fee of $50.00 per credit hour applies to this course. The price is discounted 50% to $25.00 per credit hour for the 2026-27 academic year only.
EMS 186Advanced Trauma Care Lab (Fall Only)1

Focuses on specific skills related to the assessment and management of trauma emergencies as outlined by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) within the Advanced EMT curriculum.

Subject
EMS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.laurelridge.edu
Prerequisite
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
Corequisite
EMS 185: Advanced Trauma Care An additional healthcare course specific fee of $50.00 per credit hour applies to this course. The price is discounted 50% to $25.00 per credit hour for the 2026-27 academic year only.
EMS 210EMS Operations (Fall Only)1

Focuses on matters related to Emergency Medical Services (EMS) operations, incident and scene safety and awareness, triage, multiple and mass casualty incident operations and medical incident management (command and control of EMS incidents).

Subject
EMS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
cr.
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.laurelridge.edu
EMS 212Leadership and Professional Development (Fall Only)1

Focuses on the development of leadership within the field of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) leadership, topics include civic engagement, personal wellness, resource management, ethical considerations in leadership and research.

Subject
EMS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.laurelridge.edu
EMS 216Paramedic Review (Fall Only)1

Provides the student with intensive review for the practical and written portions of the National Registry Paramedic exam.

Subject
EMS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
cr.
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.laurelridge.edu
EMS 221Paramedic Cardiovascular Care (Spring Only)3

Covers in-depth assessment and management of cardiovascular conditions, as outlined by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) for Paramedics.

Subject
EMS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.laurelridge.edu
Prerequisite
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
Corequisite
EMS 222: Paramedic Cardiovascular Care Lab
EMS 222Paramedic Cardiovascular Care Lab (Spring Only)1

Focuses on skills involved in the assessment and management of cardiac-related emergencies as outlined by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) for Paramedics. Develops competency in basic dysrhythmia recognition and overall cardiac patient care.

Subject
EMS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.laurelridge.edu
Prerequisite
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS
Corequisite
EMS 221: Paramedic Cardiovascular Care
EMS 223Paramedic Patient Care I (Spring Only)3

Covers the breadth of medical and trauma conditions as outlined by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) for Paramedics. Part I of II.

Subject
EMS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.laurelridge.edu
Prerequisite
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
Corequisite
EMS 224: Paramedic Patient Care I Lab
EMS 224Paramedic Patient Care I Lab (Spring Only)1

Covers the skills related to the breadth of medical and trauma conditions as outlined by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) for Paramedics. Part I of II.

Subject
EMS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.laurelridge.edu
Prerequisite
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
Corequisite
EMS 223: Paramedic Patient Care I
EMS 225Paramedic Patient Care II (Summer Only)5

Covers the depth of medical and trauma conditions as outlined by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) for Paramedics. Part II of II.

Subject
EMS
Credits (min)
5
Credits (max)
5
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.laurelridge.edu
Prerequisite
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
Corequisite
EMS 226: Paramedic Patient Care II Lab
EMS 226Paramedic Patient Care II Lab (Summer Only)2

Covers the skills related to the depth of medical and trauma conditions as outlined by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) for Paramedics. Part II of II.

Subject
EMS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.laurelridge.edu
Prerequisite
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
Corequisite
EMS 225: Paramedic Patient Care II
EMS 241Paramedic Internship I (Spring Only)2

Introduces students to live patient assessment and management in the clinical and field setting. Begins a continuum of learning involving live patients that leads to entry-level competence at the paramedic level. Part I of II.

Subject
EMS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.laurelridge.edu
Prerequisite
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS
EMS 246Paramedic Internship II (Summer Only)2

Introduces students to live patient assessment and management in the clinical and field set. Continues the learning experience with live patients that leads to entry-level competence at the paramedic level. Part II of II.

Subject
EMS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
cr.
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.laurelridge.edu
Prerequisite
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
EMS 249Paramedic Capstone Experience (Fall Only)2

Provides summative evaluation of the Paramedic student in cognitive, psychomotor and affective domains.

Subject
EMS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
cr.
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.laurelridge.edu

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