Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

AAS in Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic

Associate of Applied Science
Central Virginia Community College

This program is designed for the student who desires to become a competent entry-level paramedic who can service the community with advanced life support care via the EMS infrastructure. Upon completion of the program, the student will be eligible for National Registry testing and certification in Virginia. Employment for paramedics is available with ambulance, fire and rescue services, hospitals, government departments, sales and humanitarian relief organizations.


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

Strict adherence to the guided pathway is imperative for completion of the program in a timely manner. Not every course is offered every semester.

  • 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 Central Virginia Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses Students must be 18 years of age and EMt certified for admission, and are required to supply health and immunization records. Students in their first three semesters will have a 240 clinical hours split between the hospital and EMS stations. Final semester requires a 96-hour internship.
Doing More With Your Degree Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible for National Registry testing and certification in Virginia.
Program Successes & Highlights This program is designed for the student who desires to become a competent entry-level paramedic who can service the community with advanced life support care via the EMS infrastructure
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
AAS in Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic
65
Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic
65
Emer Med Serv-Paramedic (AAS)
65
EMS 100
1
EMS 100
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Humanities (3 hrs)
3
Humanities Elective (3 hrs)
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
EMS 249
2
EMS 249
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
EMS 216
1
EMS 216
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
EMS 164
1
EMS 164
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
EMS 167
1
EMS 167
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
EMS 163
1
EMS 163
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
EMS 165
1
EMS 165
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
EMS 212
1
EMS 212
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
EMS 210
1
EMS 210
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
General Education Elective
3
General Education Elective
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
EMS 246
2
EMS 246
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
EMS 226
2
EMS 226
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
EMS 225
5
EMS 225
5
Earn 5 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
PSY 230
3
PSY 230
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ENG 111
3
ENG 111
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
EMS 241
2
EMS 241
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
EMS 224
1
EMS 224
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
EMS 223
3
EMS 223
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
EMS 222
1
EMS 222
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
EMS 221
3
EMS 221
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
EMS 170
1
EMS 170
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
EMS 186
1
EMS 186
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
EMS 185
2
EMS 185
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
EMS 184
1
EMS 184
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
EMS 183
2
EMS 183
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
EMS 182
1
EMS 182
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
EMS 181
1
EMS 181
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
EMS 180
1
EMS 180
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
EMS 123
1
EMS 123
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
SDV 100 College Success Skills
1
SDV 100 College Success Skills
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
BIO 145
4
BIO 145
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
EMS 120
1
EMS 120
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
EMS 111
7
EMS 111
7
Earn 7 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
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 For students transferring to CVCC with an associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution, SDV 100 credit is awarded. Additional coursework will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis. Transfer credit will be awarded for equivalent coursework from regionally accredited institutions for which the student earned a grade of C or higher.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School For students transferring to CVCC with an associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution, SDV 100 credit is awarded. Additional coursework will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis. Transfer credit will be awarded for equivalent coursework from regionally accredited institutions for which the student earned a grade of C or higher.
Credit for Prior Learning CVCC awards credit for qualifying scores in AP, CLEP, DANTES, and institutional challenge exams. Credit may also be granted for military service and formal learning experiences.
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: Central Virginia Community College
College Level Information
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Transfer Center
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Transfer Admission Application
Transfer Students - Apply Here
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Transfer Student Aid
Financial Aid for Transfer Students
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Number of Transfer Students
150
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? Students are drawn to CVCC’s affordable tuition rates, convenient locations (Lynchburg, Amherst, Appomattox, and Bedford), small classes, and a variety of online and on-campus course offerings.
Transfer Student Catalog Year
First Year Student Catalog Year The catalog used to determine graduation requirements is the one in effect at the time of the initial program placement into the plan from which they are graduating or any subsequent catalog of their choice.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions https://www.vccs.edu/transfer-programs/
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
Blue Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Emergency Medical Services (EMS)AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
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 AAS in Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic at Central 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 $172 Per Credit $11,180 $0 $11,180 Tuition rate available to Active Duty, Reserves, and Honorably Discharged military members and their qualified family members with supporting documents.
*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.