Emergency Medical Services

Semesters: 5 Credits: 65 View Curriculum Locations: Virginia Beach Campus

Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Services The EMS associate degree provides individuals with the skills and expertise to deliver advanced emergency medical care as a paramedic for critical and emergency patients. You can achieve this degree in several steps. Course work qualifies students to sit for one or more exams administered by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT), the American Heart Association, and more!

Semesters: 2 Credits: 19 View Curriculum Locations: Virginia Beach Campus

Career Studies Certificate - Critical Care This program is currently under revision, and will be updated soon.

Semesters: 1 Credits: 9-11 View Curriculum Locations: Virginia Beach Campus

Career Studies Certificate - Emergency Medical Service/Emergency Medical Training The Career Studies Certificate in Emergency Medical Service/Emergency Medical Technician (EMS/EMT) prepares students to sit for the EMS Certification examination. Upon completion, students will also have the required CPR certification for entry to an EMT program in Virginia.

Semesters: 2 Credits: 20 View Curriculum Locations: Virginia Beach Campus

Career Studies Certificate - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician This curriculum prepares students to provide entry-level advanced life support (ALS) patient care. Successful completion of required courses allows students to sit for the National Registry of EMT's Advanced Emergency Medical Technician certification exam, furthermore, enter the Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic curriculum. Courses require students to have current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.

The TCC EMS Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education programs upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP), www.coaemsp.org CAAHEP, 9355 – 113th Street N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775, (727) 210-2350.

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 9355 – 113th Street N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775 727-210-2350 www.caahep.org

To contact CoAEMSP: 8301 Lakeview Parkway Suite 111-312 Rowlett, TX 75088 214-703-8445 FAX 214-703-8992 www.coaemsp.org

CAAHEP Accredited Paramedic Programs and CoAEMSP Letter of Review (LoR) Programs track and report outcome measures annually to the Committee on Accreditation for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). The most current CoAEMSP Annual Report was for the calendar year 2022.

The most recent success rate for the National Registry of EMT Paramedic/State Cognitive exam was 82.3%.

The most recent positive placement rate for graduates was 81.4%. Positive placement is defined by the CoAEMSP as ‘Employed full or part-time in a related field and/or continuing his/her education and/or serving in the military”. Positive placement is measured at completion of the program. The most recent retention rate was 83.5%.

The EMS program admission requires interested students to complete an interest form.

EMS Program Interest Form

Once you have submitted the form, interested students must register and attend an upcoming information session.

EMS Program Information Session registration

Critical Care

This program is available to registered nurses and paramedics who wish to enhance their training in patient critical care.

Download program information packet

TCC offers the following EMS training and programs:

• EMT
• Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
• Paramedic

No. RN, RT, Corpsman, PAs, MDs, etc., are not eligible for advanced standing in the EMS classes at this time.

BLS and ALS refreshers are currently available in January of each year. Interested participants must register for EMS 253 and attend all sessions. Interested groups seeking additional information may contact the program director at 757-822-7275.

This program prepares students to sit for professional exams and/or apply for professional licensure that is required for employment in the related occupation in Virginia. If you live or move outside of Virginia, you must consult with the program lead to confirm whether the program will meet your state’s requirements prior to enrolling in courses. Visit this website to learn more.