In addition to the general college curriculum admissions requirements, the student must possess a current Virginia EMT Certification and a valid CPR certification from either the American Heart Association-BLS Provider or the American Red Cross - Professional Rescuer/BLS. In compliance with the Virginia State Board of Health and Virginia EMS regulations (12 VAC 5-31-1200 and 12 VAC 5-31-1460), students wishing to register for Paramedic courses with an EMS prefix must be at least 18 years of age at the time of enrollment into the program. Students younger than 18 are eligible to enroll in EMS 100, EMS 111 & EMS 120 if not already an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). A new Paramedic cohort will start every fall semester unless otherwise noted. Students must meet with an EMS Program Advisor and attend an information session for additional advising and enrollment into the Paramedic program. Course enrollment permission is required. The average length of this program is 4 semesters that will meet two to three days weekly with an anticipated fall graduation. All students must possess VA EMT Certification and AHA CPR Certification to enroll in a Paramedic cohort.