Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Emergency Medical Services, A.A.S.

Associate of Applied Science
Northern Virginia Community College

Purpose: The curriculum is designed to develop the competencies needed to prepare the student to achieve National Registry Paramedic Certification (NRP).

Credit for Prior Learning: Students in this program who hold current EMS certification may be eligible for credit for prior learning. See an academic advisor or counselor for further information.

Outcomes

  • Complete SDV 100 College Success Skills or SDV 101 Orientation to: with a ÒBÓ or higher.


    • Program Overview & Guidance
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    Delivery Mode
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    Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
    Considerations for Selecting Degree Graduates will gain a basic background in diesel equipment technology principles. Graduates will be prepared for employment as an entry-level diesel technician in the following areas: diesel equipment repair, diesel truck repair, supervisor, shop foreman, heavy duty repair, purchasing agent, salesperson, power train repair, fuel injection repair, diesel engine repair, automotive diesel repair, and marine diesel repair.
    Program Requirement Notes
    Program Requirement Notes

    Applicants must do the following:

    • Comply with all general admission requirements for Health Sciences Programs.
    • View a mandatory EMS department information session. Contact Program Admisnitrative Assistant or check the website for further details: www.nvcc.edu/medical.
    • Be 16 years of age for the EMT-Basic training (first semester); must be 18 years of age or older for Paramedic training.
    • Hold, at a minimum, a high school or general equivalency diploma. Students may apply for dual enrollment for attendance during the first semester.
    • During the 1st semester of the program, students must qualify for ENG 111or higher.
    • Have attained a 2.0 GPA at the last school attended. Dual enrollment students must maintain 2.0 GPA during concurrent high school courses.
    • Have no physical or mental impairment that would render the student unable to perform all skills required for EMS training at any level.
    • Undergo a national background check, including urine drug screening, with no record of any sexual crime and be at least five years past final release of any felony or drug-related convictions. Go to www.certifiedbackground.com, put in code '#OR21.' Bring the receipt to campus, to the EMS administrative assistant, or any EMS faculty member, for the drug screen form. Cost is approximately $100. This must be repeated annually.

    Completion Requirements:

    • All courses in the program must be completed with a grade of 'C' or better before taking the next course in the sequence and to satisfy graduation requirements and in-order to be eligible for any Virginia and/or National Registry certifying examination(s).
    • After successful completion of the first semester, the following additional requirements must be achieved and maintained throughout attendance in the second through fifth semesters:
    • Present proof of personal liability insurance, with a minimum of $1,000,000 coverage.
    • Proof of insurance must remain with the student at all times, while on campus and clinical properties.
    • Provide health history and physical, including annual flu shot. Must be repeated annually.

    Special Program Completion Requirements:

    • Before progressing to the Paramedic level (starting with their second semester) students must successfully attain their EMT-Basic certification.
    • All EMS courses must be taken in sequence, general studies courses may be taken in any order with the exception of BIO 141 which is required, with a grade of 'C' or better, prior to beginning of Paramedic level studies (semester two).
    • Students who receive an 'I' (incomplete) grade in any of the courses in the EMS sequence must resolve the incomplete before continuing in the EMS sequence.
    • All clinical and internship requirements must be met prior to taking any Virginia and/or National Registry certifying examination(s).

    Reenrollment: Students must follow the reenrollment requirements for all Health Sciences students.

    Special Accreditation Status: The Northern Virginia Community College EMS Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

    Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs25400 US Highway 19 N., Suite 158Clearwater, FL 33763727-210-2350www.caahep.org

    To contact CoAEMSP:8301 Lakeview Parkway Suite 111-312Rowlett, TX 75088214-703-8445FAX 214-703-8992www.coaemsp.org
    Considerations When Selecting Courses

    • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
    • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Northern Virginia Community College within your first year
    Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
    Doing More With Your Degree
    Program Successes & Highlights
    Program Credit Requirements
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    Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

    The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.

    The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

    A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
    Requirements
    Required Credits
    Emergency Medical Services, A.A.S.
    65
    Emergency Medical Services, AAS
    65
    1460 Plan GPA/Cum GPA 2025-26
    65
    This requires a minimum GPA of 2
    AND
    Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 48 credits may be applied to this program.
    BIO Requirements
    8
    BIO 141
    4
    Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
    BIO 142
    4
    Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
    SDV Requirement
    1
    SDV 100
    1
    Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
    ENG Requirement
    3
    ENG 111
    3
    Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
    PSY Requirement
    3
    PSY 230
    3
    Requirement Notes
    Requirement Notes:
    PSY 200 and SOC 268 are approved substitutes for PSY 230.
    Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
    PHI Requirement
    3
    PHI 220
    3
    Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
    EMS Requirements
    47
    EMS 111
    7
    Earn 7 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
    EMS 120
    1
    Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
    EMS 121
    2
    Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
    EMS 123
    1
    Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
    EMS 125
    1
    Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
    EMS 126
    1
    Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
    EMS 127
    1
    Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
    EMS 128
    1
    Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
    EMS 135
    2
    Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
    EMS 136
    1
    Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
    EMS 137
    1
    Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
    EMS 138
    1
    Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
    EMS 175
    1
    Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
    EMS 139
    1
    Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
    EMS 140
    1
    Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
    EMS 141
    2
    Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
    EMS 142
    1
    Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
    EMS 202
    2
    Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
    EMS 203
    2
    Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
    EMS 204
    2
    Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
    EMS 206
    3
    Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
    EMS 247
    1
    Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
    EMS 248
    2
    Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
    EMS 163
    1
    Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
    EMS 164
    1
    Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
    EMS 165
    1
    Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
    EMS 167
    1
    Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
    EMS 210
    1
    Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
    EMS 212
    1
    Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
    EMS 216
    1
    Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
    EMS 249
    2
    Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
    What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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    Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
    Associate Transfer Degree Completion Students who have graduated with at least an associate or bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited United States institution of higher education are considered to have fulfilled NOVA's SDV requirement. Any other course transfers are evaluated based on the student's transcript, https://www.nvcc.edu/cro/transfercredit/index.html

    Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School Students who have graduated with at least an associate or bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited United States institution of higher education are considered to have fulfilled NOVA's SDV requirement. Any other course transfers are evaluated based on the student's transcript.
    Credit for Prior Learning NOVA strives to provide students with opportunities to receive credit for prior learning while still maintaining the integrity of our academic programs. Credit for prior learning (CPL) generally refers to the process of granting college credit for learning gained in nontraditional. ways; https://www.nvcc.edu/prior-learning/
    Did You Know That...
    • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
    • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Northern Virginia Community College
    College Level Information
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    Transfer Center
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    Transfer Students - Apply Here
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    Transfer Student Aid
    Financial Aid for Transfer Students
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    Number of Transfer Students
    43891
    College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
    Is This College Right For Me? Our classes feature up-to-date technology and course content to prepare you for a competitive job market; We also offer courses that will transfer to colleges all over Virginia and the nation. In fact, NOVA has guaranteed admission agreements with more than 40 colleges and universities for students who meet specific requirements.
    Transfer Student Catalog Year Catalog year is determined by first semester of program placement.
    First Year Student Catalog Year Catalog year is determined by first semester of program placement.
    Applying for Guaranteed Admissions https://www.nvcc.edu/gaa/
    Where Can This Degree Transfer
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    This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

    Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
    Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - Diesel Technology (Diesel Marine Technician)AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
    Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - Diesel Technology (Diesel Medium/Heavy Truck Service Technician)AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
    Blue Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Emergency Medical Services (EMS)AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
    Central Virginia Community CollegeAAS in Emergency Medical Services - ParamedicAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
    Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Emergency Medical Services - ParamedicAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
    Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Emergency Medical ServicesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
    Mountain Empire Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Emergency Medical Services TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
    Piedmont Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Emergency Medical ServicesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
    Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science with a major in Emergency Medical ServicesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
    Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Service Technology DegreeAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearHybrid
    Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Services DegreeAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
    Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical ServicesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
    Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate in Applied Science Degree in Emergency Medical ServicesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
    Ferrum CollegeB.S. in Emergency ServicesBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
    Ferrum CollegeB.S. in Paramedic BachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
    Ferrum CollegeA.A.S. in ParamedicAssociateAssociate of Applied Science4-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
    Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Emergency Medical Services - ParamedicAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
    Radford UniversityBS in Emergency ServicesBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person, Online
    Careers Where This Degree Applies
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    O*Net Code Name Description Parent
    49-3031.00Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine SpecialistsDiagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul buses and trucks, or maintain and repair any type of diesel engines. Includes mechanics working primarily with automobile or marine diesel engines.Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
    29-2042.00Emergency Medical TechniciansAssess injuries and illnesses and administer basic emergency medical care. May transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
    25-1071.00Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
    29-2043.00ParamedicsAdminister basic or advanced emergency medical care and assess injuries and illnesses. May administer medication intravenously, use equipment such as EKGs, or administer advanced life support to sick or injured individuals.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
    Cost To Complete
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    This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 65 credits remaining to be completed

    Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
    Estimated Cost for the Emergency Medical Services, A.A.S. at Northern Virginia Community College
    These costs are based on an estimated 4 semesters or 2 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
    Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
    Tuition $225 Per Credit $14,625 $0 $14,625
    *Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
    Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
    • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.