Major: Career Studies Certificate in Emergency Medical Services Advanced Standing Paramedic at Virginia Peninsula Community College


The Career Studies Certificate in Career Studies Certificate in Emergency Medical Services Advanced Standing Paramedic is part of the Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) program at Virginia Peninsula Community College

This career studies certificate program is designed to prepare currently certified Virginia Advanced EMT and/or EMT Intermediate providers with the knowledge and skills to become competent, entry level paramedics. Students who successfully complete program requirements and attain national or state certification as a paramedic are prepared to enter the workforce and provide advanced life support care in areas such as hospitals, transport agencies, fire-rescue-emergency medical services organizations, military, volunteer services, and other fields that require emergency services and/or for patients requiring emergency medical services.

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VCCS Plan Code:221-146-09
CIP Code:51.0904

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