76 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. An additional career and technical education 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. Lecture: 1 hour per week
Prepares student for certification as a Virginia and 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. An additional career and technical education 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.
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. An additional career and technical education 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.
Current CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS Lecture: 3 hours Lab: 2 hours Total: 5 hours per week
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. An additional career and technical education 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 Basic 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. An additional career and technical education 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.
Introduces fundamental concepts established by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) for Advanced EMT and Paramedic curricula. Includes EMS systems, introduction to research, workforce safety and wellness, EMS system communications, introduction to public health, legal and ethical issues. An additional career and technical education 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.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS Lecture: 2 hours per week
EMS 123EMS Clinical Preparation1
Introduces the student to local clinical agencies and prepares the student for clinical activities above the level of EMT. Includes prerequisites required by clinical affiliates, therapeutic communication, primary assessment, history taking, secondary assessment, reassessment, monitoring devices and documentation. An additional career and technical education 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.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS. Lab: 2 hours per week
EMS 125Basic Pharmacology1
Prepares students to demonstrate competency concerning basic principles of pharmacology, drug dosage calculations and mediation administration. Introduces medications listed in the Advanced EMT (AEMT) scope of practice. An additional career and technical education 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.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS
Corequisite
EMS 126 Lecture: 1 hour per week
EMS 126Basic Pharmacology Lab1
Focuses on the safe administration of medications in the emergency setting. Includes drug dose calculations and covers multiple routes of administration including oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intravenous, and intraosseous and other methods within the scope of practice for the emergency are provider. An additional career and technical education 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.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS
Corequisite
EMS 125 Lab: 2 hours per week
EMS 127Airway, Shock and Resuscitation1
Introduces concepts associated with pre-hospital emergency care of the individual experiencing airway difficulty or in need of resuscitation or shock management. Additional course fee applies.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS
Corequisite
EMS 128 Lecture: 1 hour per week
EMS 128Airway, Shock and Resuscitation Lab1
Focuses on specific skills related to airway, resuscitation and shock management. An additional career and technical education 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.
Focuses on specific skills related to the assessment and management of common medical emergencies. An additional career and technical education 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.
Prepares the student to assess and manage injured patients, developing his/her problem solving ability in the treatment of trauma involving various body systems. Additional course fee applies.
Focuses on the skill required for the assessment and management of patients with traumatic injury. An additional career and technical education 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.
Focuses on the pre-hospital assessment and management of patients in a specific population including pediatrics, geriatrics, obstetrics/gynecology (OB/GYN), bariatric, abuse, sexual assault and special needs. Additional course fee applies.
Develops skills related to the assessment and management of patients in a specific population including pediatrics, geriatrics, obstetrics/gynecology (OB/GYN), bariatric, abuse, sexual assault and special needs. An additional career and technical education 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.
Focuses on assessment and management of cardiac-related emergencies. Covers basic dysrhythmia recognition and relates it to overall cardiac patient care. Additional course fee applies.
Focuses on skills involved in the assessment and management of cardiac-related emergencies. Develops competency in basic dysrhythmia recognition and overall cardiac patient care. An additional career and technical education 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 150Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)7
Prepares students to build upon content in the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) curriculum and demonstrate competency in specific advanced skills and knowledge. An additional career and technical education 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.
Prepares the student for Virginia Enhanced certification eligibility and begins the sequence for National Registry Intermediate and/or Paramedic certification. Includes the theory and application of the following: foundations, human systems, pharmacology, overview of shock, venous access, airway management, patient assessment, respiratory emergencies, allergic reaction, and assessment based management. Conforms at a minimum to the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services curriculum. Additional course fee applies.
EMS 153 , EMS 152 and EMS 154 or EMS 155 and EMS 170 Lecture: 3 hours Lab: 2 hours Total: 5 hours per week
EMS 152Advanced EMT Completion2
Continues the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services Advanced, Intermediate and/or Paramedic curricula. Includes patient assessment, differential diagnosis and management of multiple complaints. Includes, but are not limited to conditions relating to diabetic, neurological, abdominal pain, environmental, behavioral, gynecology, and toxicological disease conditions. Also includes Advanced EMT level cardiac, trauma and special population topics. An additional career and technical education 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.
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 dysrhythmias determination and introduction to 12 lead ECG. Additional course fee applies.
Continues the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services Intermediate and/or Paramedic curricula. Includes Advanced Life Support (ALS) airway management, electrical therapy, pharmacology, drug and fluid administration with emphasis on patient assessment, differential diagnosis and management of cardiovascular emergencies. It will incorporate the current American Heart Association (AHA) - ACLS guidelines and curriculum including stroke management. Additional course fee applies.
EMS 151 , EMS 152 , EMS 153 or EMS 155 and EMS 170 Lecture: 1 hour Lab: 2 hours Total: 3 hours per week
EMS 155Advanced Life Support - Medical Care4
Continues the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services Intermediate and/or Paramedic curricula. Includes ALS pharmacology, drug and fluid administration with emphasis on patient assessment, differential diagnosis and management of multiple medical complaints. Includes, but are not limited to conditions relating to cardiac, diabetic, neurological, non-traumatic abdominal pain, environmental, behavioral, gynecology, and toxicological disease conditions. Additional course fee applies.
EMS 151 and EMS 170 . Lecture: 3 hours Lab: 2 hours Total: 5 hours per week
EMS 157Advanced Life Support - 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. Additional course fee applies.
Current EMT certification, EMS 151 , EMS 152 , EMS 153 , ( EMS 154 or EMS 155 ) and EMS 170 .
Corequisite
EMS 159 , EMS 172 and EMS 173 . Lecture: 2 hours Lab: 2 hours Total: 4 hours per week
EMS 159Advanced Life Support Special Populations3
Continues the Virginia office of Emergency Medical Services Intermediate and/or Paramedic curricula. Focuses on the assessment and management of specialty patients including obstetrical, neonates, pediatric, and geriatrics. Additional course fee applies.
EMS 151 , EMS 152 , EMS 153 , ( EMS 154 or EMS 155 ) and EMS 170 .
Corequisite
EMS 157 , EMS 172 and EMS 173 . Lecture: 2 hours Lab: 2 hours Total: 4 hours per week
EMS 163Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)1
Prepares for certification as a Prehospital Trauma Life Support provider as defined by the American College of Surgeons. An additional career and technical education 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 111 or equivalent or division permission. Lecture: 1 hour per week
EMS 164Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS)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). An additional career and technical education 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. Lecture: 1 hour per week
Prepares for certification as an Advanced Cardiac Life provider. Follows course as defined by the American Heart Association. An additional career and technical education 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 100 , EMS 153 or equivalent or division permission. Lecture: 1 hour per week
EMS 167Emergency Pediatrics Course (EPC)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). An additional career and technical education 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. Lecture: 1 hour per week
Prepares the student for certification as a prehospital pediatric care provider as defined by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Covers primary assessment and emergency care of infants and children. Additional course fee applies. Lecture: 1 credit hour per week
Prepares the student for certification as a pediatric advanced life support provider as defined by the American Heart Association. Covers primary assessment and emergency care of infants and children. An additional career and technical education 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. Lecture: 1 hour per week
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, Critical Care units, Pediatric, Labor and Delivery, Operating Room, Trauma centers and various advanced life support units. An additional career and technical education 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 172Advanced Life Support 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 are units such as the Emergency Department, Critical Care units, Pediatric, Labor and Delivery, Operating Room and Trauma Centers.
EMS 151 , EMS 152 , EMS 153 , ( EMS 154 or EMS 155 ) and EMS 170 .
Corequisite
EMS 157 , EMS 159 , and EMS 173 . Lab: 6 hours per week
EMS 173Advanced Life Support 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. Additional course fee applies.
EMS 151 , EMS 152 , EMS 153 ,( EMS 154 or EMS 155 ) and EMS 170 .
Corequisite
EMS 157 , EMS 159 , and EMS 172 . Lab: 3 hours per week
EMS 175Paramedic Clinical Experience I1
Introduces students to live patient assessment and management in the clinical setting. Begins a continuum involving live patients that leads to entry-level competence at the paramedic level. Internship 6 hours. An additional career and technical education 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.
Current Virginia EMT and CR Certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS, EMS 121 , EMS 123 , EMS 125 , EMS 126 , EMS 127 , EMS 128 Lab: 2 internship hours per week
EMS 180Advanced EMS Foundations1
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. An additional career and technical education 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.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS. Lecture: 1 hour per week
EMS 181Advanced Airway and Shock Management1
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. An additional career and technical education 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.
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. An additional career and technical education 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.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS
Corequisite
EMS 181 - Advanced Airway and Shock Management (1 credit) Lab: 2 hours per week
EMS 183Advanced Medical Care2
Examines the assessment and management of medical emergencies as outlined by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) within the Advanced EMT curriculum. An additional career and technical education 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.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
Corequisite
EMS 184 - Advanced Medical Care Laboratory (1 credit) Lecture: 2 hours per week
EMS 184Advanced Medical Care Laboratory1
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. An additional career and technical education 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.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS program.
Corequisite
EMS 183 - Advanced Medical Care (1 credit) Lab: 2 hours per week Total: 1 credit
EMS 185Advanced Trauma Care2
Examines the assessment and management of trauma emergencies as outlined by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) within the Advanced EMT curriculum. An additional career and technical education 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.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
Corequisite
EMS 186 - Advanced Trauma Care Laboratory (1 credit) Lecture: 2 hours per week
EMS 186Advanced Trauma Care Laboratory1
An additional career and technical education 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.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
Corequisite
EMS 185 - Advanced Trauma Care (2 credits) Lab: 2 hours per week Total: 1 credit
EMS 201EMS Professional Development3
Prepares students for Paramedic certification at the National Registry Level by fulfilling community activism, personal wellness, resource management, ethical considerations in leadership and research objectives in the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services Paramedic curriculum. Additional course fee applies.
Current EMT Certification. Lecture: 3 hours per week
EMS 202Paramedic Pharmacology2
Focuses on advanced pharmacological interventions, medications and their effects. An additional career and technical education 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.
Focuses on the comprehensive assessment and management of patients in out-of-hospital and inter-facility scenarios. Content is centered on problem-solving through integration of didactic, psychomotor and affective curricula. Additional course fee applies.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS, EMS 135 , EMS 136 , EMS 137 , EMS 138 , EMS 139 , EMS 140 , EMS 141 , EMS 142
Corequisite
EMS 204 Lecture: 2 hours per week
EMS 204Advanced Patient Care Lab2
Focuses on the comprehensive assessment and management of out-of-hospital and inter-facility patients using scenario-based learning. An additional career and technical education 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.
Focuses on the pathological processes of disease with emphasis on the anatomical and physiological alterations of the human body by systems. Includes diagnosis and management appropriate to the advanced health care provider in and out of the hospital environment. Additional course fee applies.
Current EMT certification, EMS 159 or division permission.
Corequisite
EMS 209 , EMS 243 and EMS 242 . Lecture: 4 hours per week
EMS 206Pathophysiology for Health Professions3
Focuses on the pathological processes of disease with emphasis on the anatomical and physiological alterations of the human body systems. Includes diagnosis and management appropriate to the advanced health care provider in and out of the hospital environment. Additional course fee applies.
BIO 145 or BIO 141 and BIO 142 Lecture: 3 hours per week
EMS 207Advanced Patient Assessment3
Focuses on the principles of normal and abnormal physical exam. Emphasizes the analysis and interpretation of physiological data to assist in patient assessment and management. Applies principles during the assessment and management of trauma, medical, and specialty patients in laboratory environment. Additional course fee applies.
EMS 205 , EMS 209 , EMS 242 and EMS 243 or division permission.
Corequisite
EMS 244 and EMS 245 . Lecture: 2 hours Lab: 2 hours Total: 4 hours per week
EMS 209Advanced Pharmacology4
Focuses on the principles of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and drug administration. Includes drug legislation, techniques of medication administration, and principles of math calculations. Emphasizes drugs used to manage respiratory, cardiac, neurological, gastrointestinal, fluid and electrolyte and endocrine disorders and includes classification, mechanism of action, indications, contraindications, precautions, and patient education. Incorporates principles related to substance abuse and hazardous materials. Applies principles during the assessment and management of trauma, medical, and specialty patients in a laboratory environment. Additional course fee applies.
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). An additional career and technical education 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.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS; Department Approval. Lab: 2 hours per week
EMS 211Operations2
Prepares the student in the theory and application of the following: medical incident command, rescue awareness and operations, hazardous materials incidents, and crime scene awareness. (Conforms to the current Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services curriculum for EMT-Paramedics.) Additional course fee applies.
Focuses on the development of leadership within the field of Emergency Medical Services (EMS), topics include civic engagement, personal wellness, resource management, ethical considerations in leadership and research. Additional course fee applies.
Utilizes reinforcement and remediation of additional advanced life support skills, as needed. An additional career and technical education 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. Lab: 4 hours per week
Provides the student with intensive review for the practical and written portions of the National Registry Paramedic exam. May be repeated once, for credit. An additional career and technical education 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.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS Lab: 2 hours per week
EMS 221Paramedic Cardiovascular Care3
Covers in-depth assessment and management of cardiovascular conditions, as outlined by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) for Paramedics. An additional career and technical education 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.
As required by the Virginia Office of EMS for enrollment in an Advanced Life Support (ALS) program.
Corequisite
EMS 222 - Paramedic Cardiovascular Care Laboratory (1 credit)
EMS 222Paramedic Cardiovascular Care Laboratory1
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. An additional career and technical education 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. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 2 hours per week.
As required by the Virginia Office of EMS for enrollment in an Advanced Life Support (ALS) program.
Corequisite
EMS 221 - Paramedic Cardiovascular Care (3 credits) Lab: 2 hours per week Total: 1 credit
EMS 223Paramedic Patient Care I3
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. An additional career and technical education 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.
As required by the Virginia Office of EMS for enrollment in an Advanced Life Support (ALS) program.
Corequisite
EMS 224 - Paramedic Patient Care I Laboratory (1 credit)
EMS 224Paramedic Patient Care I Laboratory1
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. 2 lab hours. 2 hours per week. 1 credit. An additional career and technical education 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.
As required by the Virginia Office of EMS for enrollment in an Advanced Life Support (ALS) program.
Corequisite
EMS 223 - Paramedic Patient Care I (3 credits) Lab: 2 hours per week Total: 1 credit
EMS 225Paramedic Patient Care II5
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. An additional career and technical education 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.
As required by the Virginia Office of EMS for enrollment in an Advanced Life Support (ALS) program.
Corequisite
EMS 226 - Paramedic Patient Care Laboratory II (2 credits)
EMS 226Paramedic Patient Care Laboratory II2
An additional career and technical education 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.
As required by the Virginia Office of EMS for enrollment in an Advanced Life Support program. Lab: 6 hours per week Total: 2 credits
EMS 242ALS Clinical Internship III1
Continues with the third in a series of clinical experiences providing supervised direct patient contact in appropriate patient care 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, Trauma Centers and various advanced life support units.
EMS 205 , EMS 209 and EMS 242 . Lab: 3 hours per week
EMS 244ALS Clinical Internship IV1
The fourth in a series of clinical experiences providing 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. Additional course fee applies.
An additional career and technical education 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.
As required by the Virginia Office of EMS for enrollment in an Advanced Life Support (ALS) program. Lab: 6 hours per week Total: 2 credits
EMS 247Paramedic Clinical Experience II1
Continues the student experience with live patient assessment and management in the clinical setting. It is the second step in a continuum of learning involving live patients that leads to entry-level competence at the paramedic level. An additional career and technical education 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.
Expands the student experience with live patient assessment and management into the filed setting. It is the third step in a continuum of learning involving live patients that leads to entry level competence at the paramedic level. An additional career and technical education 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.
Provides summative evaluation of the Paramedic student in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains. An additional career and technical education 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.
Prepares the paramedic or RN to become a critical care specialist, capable of managing the care of a critical care patient both in a hospital setting or during a high risk inter - facility transfer. Includes advanced concepts that build on the knowledge and skills of the paramedic and/or nursing curricula, as well as topics need to trouble shoot complex monitoring devices and equipment. Includes anatomy and physiology based clinical assessment, advanced airway management to include mechanical ventilators, diagnostics data interpretation, bedside hemodynamic monitoring, 12 lead EKG interpretation and hemodialysis care. An additional career and technical education 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. Lecture: 4 hours Lab: 2 hours Total: 6 hours per week
Prepares student to interpret 12 lead electrocardiograms and recognize acute myocardial injury as well as infarct imitators. Includes lead placement, collection of the 12 lead ECG, review of cardiac anatomy and physiology, electrical conduction through the heart, common dysrhythmias, pathophysiology of AMI and infarct imitators. Includes field treatment of the acute coronary syndrome. An additional career and technical education 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. Lecture: 2 hours per week
Specializes in career orientation and training program without pay in selected businesses and industry, supervised and coordinated by the college. Lab: 1 hour Total: 3 hours per week
