Emergency Medical Services TechnologyParamedic
Associate of Applied Science Degree
A paramedic is a health care professional whose primary role is to provide advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. The purpose of this program is to produce competent entry-level Paramedics who can provide the highest level of out-of-hospital care. Students are eligible for National Registry testing and certification upon successful completion of this program. This credential leads to Paramedic licensure or certification in Virginia and most other states. This program is offered in cooperation with Southwest Virginia Community College. While completing this degree, you will also earn Emergency Medical Technician Plus and Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Career Studies Certificates.
Program Length 1 Year (5 Semesters)
Career Opportunities 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 | 5 Semesters
After completion of this curriculum, the student is eligible to register for the Paramedic exam provided by NREMT.
#1 College in the Region
Virginia Highlands Community College was recently voted the #1 College in the Region through the Best of Bristol Awards Program – from a group of two and four year colleges and universities in southwest Virginia and northeast Tennessee.