EMS - Paramedic
Career Studies Certificate

Purpose: The PVCC Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program prepares graduates to provide advanced pre-hospital care as a Paramedic under structured guidelines in emergency situations. Graduates will have the knowledge and skills necessary to function as entry-level paramedics.

Admission Requirements: Complete the online Paramedic Program application by May 15. Go to www.pvcc.edu/paramedic. Click on "Apply/Register" to get started.

RN to PARAMEDIC BRIDGE students:
RN to Paramedic Information Booklet

• Current RN Licensure in the state of Virginia with 2 years of recent experience
• Current VA EMT-Basic certification or higher
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR card.
• Completion of 2 semesters of Anatomy and Physiology equivalent to BIO 141/142
• Active volunteer status with an EMS agency (may be modified for significant past experience)

INTERMEDIATE TO PARAMEDIC BRIDGE students:
Intermediate to Paramedic Information Booklet

• Current NREMT-I certification
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR card
• Completion of 2 semesters of Anatomy and Physiology equivalent to BIO 141/142
• Active volunteer or career status with an EMS agency

Curriculum

For more information, contact:
Shawn Tevendale, Program Director
434.961.5227
stevendale@pvcc.edu

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