Career Studies Certificate
Purpose: The PVCC Emergency Medical Services (EMS) career studies certificate program prepares current NREMT-I and Registered Nurse students to provide advanced pre-hospital care as a paramedic under structured guidelines in emergency situations. Graduates will have the knowledge and skills necessary to function as entry-level paramedics.
Occupational Objective: Employment opportunities for National Registry/Virginia-licensed paramedics include hospital emergency rooms, rescue squads, ambulance companies and other public and private agencies providing pre-hospital care.
Admission Requirements: In addition to admission to the College, there are specific admission requirements for this program.
These requirements may change on an annual basis, and students can find the most up-to-date information for the EMS Intermediate to Paramedic Program in a booklet on the program’s web page, and on the RN to Parmaedic program in a booklet on the program’s web page or in the Admissions and Advising Center and in the Health and Life Sciences Division office.
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