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2025-26 Academic Catalog - Edited January 2026 
    
2025-26 Academic Catalog - Edited January 2026 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EMS 121 - Preparatory Foundations


2 cr.

Introduces advanced life support (ALS) concepts established by national guidelines that are related to Advanced EMT and Paramedic curricula. Includes EMS system communications, introduction to public health and legal and ethical issues.

Lecture Hours: 2
Total Contact Hours: 2

Prerequisite(s): Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Offices of EMS