Aug 06, 2026  
PVCC 2026-2027 College Catalog 
    
PVCC 2026-2027 College Catalog

EMS 123 - EMS Clinical Preparation

Course ID 574592
Credits 1

Introduces the student to local clinical agencies and prepares the student for clinical activities above the level of EMT. Includes prerequisites required by clinical affiliates, therapeutic communication, primary assessment, history taking, secondary assessment, reassessment, monitoring devices and documentation. An additional career and technical education course specific fee of $50.00 per credit hour applies to this course. The price is discounted 50% to $25.00 per credit hour for the 2026-27 academic year only.

Laboratory: 2 hours per week Total: 2 hours per week

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