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Apr 04, 2026   2020-21 Academic Catalog  Select a Catalog 2025-26 Academic Catalog - Edited January 2026 2025-2026 Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2025-26 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2024-25 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2024-25 Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2023-24 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2023-24 Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG] Archived 2022-23 Catalog - Edited January 2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2022-23 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2022-23 Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2021-22 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2021-22 Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2020-21 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2020-21 Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2019-2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2019-2020 Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]      Global Search Catalog Search Choose Search Location Select an option Courses Programs Hierarchy Items Other Content Entire Catalog Search Keyword Field Whole Word/Phrase Advanced Search Catalog Navigation   Catalog Home   Letter from the President   Academic Calendar   General Information   Admissions and Financial Aid   Educational Services   Educational Information   Policies Specific to Veteran and Military Students   Programs of Study by Career Pathway   Programs of Study by Degree   Program Electives   Course Descriptions   Organization of the College   Board Memberships   Emeriti HELP 2020-21 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG] Print-Friendly Page (opens a new window) Facebook this Page (opens a new window) Tweet this Page (opens a new window) 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 2 hours per week. Total 2 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): MTE 1 -MTE 2 , EMS 100 , EMS 111 , EMS 120  or current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Offices of EMS and readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .  Back to Top | Print-Friendly Page (opens a new window) Facebook this Page (opens a new window) Tweet this Page (opens a new window)