Advanced Emergency Medical Tech Career Studies Certificate
Are you interested in helping people with medical care in emergency situations? Offered in cooperation with Southwest Virginia Community College, this program leads to intermediate level employment opportunities in the field of Emergency Medical Services. Students learn to assess and care for patients at the basic life support (BLS) level. Successful completion of required courses allows students to sit for the National Registry of EMT’s Emergency Medical Technician certification exam.
Program Length 1 Year (2 Semesters)
Career Opportunities Advanced EMTs work with ambulances, fire and rescue services, hospitals and various government agencies.
Is this Pathway for you? Yes, if you are interested in helping people with medical issues in emergency situations.
G3 Eligible This program is G3 eligible. G3 Scholarships cover tuition and fees for Virginia residents of modest income who are pursuing high demand careers.
Tuition & Fees At only $162.11 per credit hour, you’ll save $10K to $22K, in tuition costs alone, by starting at VHCC! Out-of-state students living within a 30-mile radius qualify for in-state tuition.
Bill Akers, EMS Program Director, has 45 years of experience in emergency medicine and 36 years as an EMS educator. In addition to the college program, he works as a flight paramedic with VSP Med-Flight.
Bill Akers Program Coordinator
bill.akers@sw.edu | 276-964-7729
YOUR PROGRAM PATHWAY | 2 Semesters
Why start at Virginia Highlands?
For more than 50 years, VHCC has been committed to making our region a better place to live, work, and learn!
Beautiful 100 acre campus in Abingdon
SAT & ACT Not Required for Admission
The SAT and ACT are merely numerical indicators of college readiness and are therefore not required. We’ve found that if you’re committed to your own success, regardless of your scores, then we’ll be able to help you cross the finish line!
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Our instructors and career coaches are recognized by regional industry leaders and enjoy tremendous success connecting our students with employment opportunities upon degree completion.
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