Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic

Associate of Applied Science
Brightpoint Community College

This two-year degree prepares students for a job as a paramedic. Graduates of this program are eligible to test to become a certified Paramedic.

Outcomes

By the completion of this program, students will be expected to demonstrate an intermediate level of competency in the following skills:

  1. Perform a comprehensive advanced assessment, physical exam, and appropriate management of a medical patient.
  2. Apply all psychomotor skills within the scope of practice of a paramedic.
  3. Demonstrate competency in the affective domain in both complex simulations and through internship experiences.
  4. Integrate and apply comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology into treatment plans for a variety of complex medical, trauma and behavioral conditions while leading a prehospital care team.
  5. Show an ability to practice personal safety and crew resource management to prevent injury to patients, practitioners, and bystanders.
  6. Use advanced treatments for cardiac, neurological, and trauma patients, following national standards.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Web Page
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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
Program Requirement Notes
Program Requirement Notes

Students must apply to the BCC Paramedic Program. Please see additional information at: https://www.brightpoint.edu/academics/career-clusters/health-sciences/ems-additional-information. This degree is offered at the Chester Campus.
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 Brightpoint Community College within your first year via College Connect
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
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic
65
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic
65
Course Grad for 146-01
65
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
Required Courses 146-01
65
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 48 credits may be applied to this program.
EMS 111
7
Earn 7 credits: Complete the following
Earn 7 credits: Use the following rules
Complete the following
Use the following rules
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OR
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OR
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
AND
Complete courses from the following Course list:
EMS 120
1
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
ENG 111
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
PHI 220
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
PSY 230
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
EMS 203
2
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 204
2
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 247
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
EMS 248
2
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 121
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Approved Elective
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
SDV 101
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
BIO 145
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
EMS 123
1
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 125
1
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 126
1
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 127
1
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 128
1
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 135
2
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 136
1
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 137
1
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 138
1
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 139
1
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 140
1
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 141
2
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 142
1
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 175
2
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 213
1
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 202
2
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 206
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 210
1
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 212
1
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 165+D440
1
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 163
1
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 167
1
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 164
1
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 216
1
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
EMS 249
2
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
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

Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School
Credit for Prior Learning Brightpoint accepts multiple forms of credit for prior learning, including scores on standardized tests such as AP/IB/CLEP/DANTES as well as courses and training completed in the military, criminal justice academies, technology certification programs, and health services certification programs. See https://www.brightpoint.edu/paying-for-brightpoint/pay-tuition/military-veterans-educational-benefits/credit-for-prior-experience/
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: Brightpoint 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
3835
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? At Brightpoint, our vision is "A success story for every student." With our small classes, our large number of courses and in-demand programs (including many online!), partnerships with area employers, and our award-winning faculty, Brightpoint Community College can help you begin your journey to a Bachelor's degree, a job, or both!
Transfer Student Catalog Year A student's catalog year determined by their first semester of attendance.
First Year Student Catalog Year A student's catalog year determined by their first semester of attendance.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions Not required.
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
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
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 - Paramedic at Brightpoint 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 $0 Per Credit $0 $0 $0
Fees
Mandatory Fees $0 Per Credit $0 0 $0 Mandatory fees are Auxiliary fee ($4 per credit hour) and Student Activities ($1 per credit hour)
*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.