Emergency Medical Services, AAS

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The associate of applied sciences degree program with a major in Emergency Medical Services is designed to develop the knowledge base and skill required to prepare the student to function as an “entry-level” Paramedic. Successful performance in this program qualifies the student to take the Paramedic exam.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENT: Purchase of a clinical scheduling and skills tracking account through FISDAP.net ($80) is required.

ACCREDITATION: The EMS program at Laurel Ridge Community College is fully accredited by the Virginia Office of EMS.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Attend a mandatory EMS orientation session prior to start of fall semester
2. Be at least 18 at start of program
3. Meet the requirements listed in the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Service document “Prerequisites for EMS training Programs, Criminal History and Standards of Conduct”
4. High school graduate or GED
5. Satisfy admission requirements for Laurel Ridge Community College
6. Current Virginia or National Registry EMT certification or higher (must remain current for duration of program)
7. Current Healthcare Provider CPR Certification or other CPR card accepted by the Commonwealth of VA Office of EMS (must remain current for duration of program)
8. No physical limitations rendering the student unfit to perform all required duties
9. Satisfy the job requirement duties for EMT as set out in the Mid-Atlantic EMS Council Job Description for EMT
10. To complete the Clinical and Field Internship portions of the program, submit results of a physical exam completed within the last 12 months as proof of immunizations or resistance to measles, mumps, rubella, Tdap, polio, Hepatitis B vaccination, and TB skin test within the last 12 months. If PPD is positive, submit results of chest x-ray showing negative for active TB
11. Laurel Ridge Community College placement tests and completion of any developmental work that may be identified by the placement test. Must show competency in MDE 10  or eligibility for MTH 154  and ENG 111  to satisfy requirements without taking remediation.