Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Associate of Applied Science
Blue Ridge Community College

The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Emergency Medical Services is designed to produce high-quality, entry-level paramedics who can serve the community with advanced life support care via the National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards (NEMSES). Program graduates are eligible to sit for the National Registry Paramedic cognitive and psychomotor examination which will make them eligible for certification in Virginia.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Delivery Mode
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Delivery Mode
Hybrid
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree Physically demanding.
Considerations When Selecting Courses

EMS 100 - CPR for Healthcare Providers or equivalent required prior to enrolling in EMS 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 Blue Ridge Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses Credit for prior learning available for this program https://www.brcc.edu/admissions/transferring-credits/credit-for-prior-learning/health-sciences. 25% of the program must be completed at BRCC.
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights For exam pass rates, please go to https://www.brcc.edu/academics/programs/ems/
Related Programs & Certifications
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Credential That Prepares You For This Program
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Certificate in Paramedic
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Credential That Prepares You For This Program
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Career Studies Certificate in Emergency Medical Technician
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Credential That Prepares You For This Program
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Career Studies Certificate in Pre-Emergency Medical Services
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Credential That Prepares You For This Program
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Career Studies Certificate in Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
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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
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
65
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
65
146 Emergency Medical Services
65
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
65
EMS 100
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
EMS 111 and EMS 120
8
Earn 8 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
BIO 145 or BIO 141
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
BIO 142
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
General Education Elective
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Student Development Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
EMS Semester 2
11
Earn 11 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ENG 111
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
PSY 230
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
EMS Semester 3
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
EMS Semester 3
10
Earn 10 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Humanities
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
EMS Semester 5
9
Earn 9 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
GPA Plan
0
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
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 SDV 100, College Success Skills, will be granted to all students who have completed an associate degree or baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

BRCC will award applicable transfer credit for courses completed at other post-secondary educational institutions, provided certain criteria are met. Students should complete the Transcript Evaluation Request form to start the evaluation process. https://www.brcc.edu/admissions/transferring-credits/
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School BRCC will award applicable transfer credit for courses completed at other post-secondary educational institutions, provided certain criteria are met. Students should complete the Transcript Evaluation Request form to start the evaluation process. https://www.brcc.edu/admissions/transferring-credits/
Credit for Prior Learning https://www.brcc.edu/admissions/transferring-credits/credit-for-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: Blue Ridge Community College
College Level Information
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Transfer Center
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Transfer Student Aid
Financial Aid for Transfer Students
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College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? What can you do with a BRCC degree or certificate? Guarantee transfer to a great 4-year school, fix cars or planes, take care of people or animals, and so MUCH more!
Transfer Student Catalog Year
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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
Central Virginia Community CollegeAAS in Emergency Medical Services - ParamedicAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Emergency Medical Services - ParamedicAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Services-ParamedicAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
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, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community CollegeEmergency Medical Services, A.A.S.AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Piedmont Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical ServicesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, 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 Degree in Emergengy Medical Services TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearHybrid
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical ServicesAssociateAssociate 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
Radford UniversityBS in Emergency ServicesBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person, Online
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
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
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 Associate of Applied Science Degree in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) at Blue Ridge 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 $163 Per Credit $10,595 $0 $10,595
Fees
Student Activity fee $10 Per Credit $650 0 $650
Auxiliary Capital Fee $15 Per Credit $975 0 $975
*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.