Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Career Studies Certificate allows students the opportunity to pursue certifications in CPR, Emergency Medical Technician, Firefighter I, Firefighter II, and HazMat Awareness.  These certifications are obtained through the Department of Fire Programs and the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services (EMS). They are required for employment in the Fire and EMS services. 

The AEMT program is designed to educate the technician in the following areas of pre-hospital care: preparatory skills, airway management and ventilation, patient assessment, trauma, medical, special considerations and assessment-based management. A minimum of 60 hours are devoted to clinical rotations in the Emergency Department and in the field.

Graduates who successfully complete the NREMT certification exam will become a state certified EMT and will be Nationally Registered as an EMT. Employment opportunities include EMT positions at ambulance services, hospitals, government emergency medical services or fire agencies such as public safety departments.

Related Programs

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) (Career Studies Certificate)
• Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (Associate of Applied Science)