{"id":16747,"date":"2026-03-27T13:57:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T17:57:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics-new\/?page_id=16747&#038;preview_id=16747"},"modified":"2026-04-10T17:31:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T21:31:57","slug":"advanced-emt","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/advanced-emt\/","title":{"rendered":"Advanced Emergency Medical Technician"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id16747_995b59-ef > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id16747_995b59-ef > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id16747_995b59-ef > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(74% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(26% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id16747_995b59-ef > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id16747_995b59-ef > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id16747_995b59-ef > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id16747_995b59-ef alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column16747_b7f376-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column16747_b7f376-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column16747_b7f376-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column16747_b7f376-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column16747_b7f376-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column16747_b7f376-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column16747_b7f376-b2{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column16747_b7f376-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column16747_b7f376-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column16747_b7f376-b2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.virginiawestern.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=25&amp;poid=3582&amp;returnto=2597\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;background-color:#53c6d6;text-transform:uppercase\">What Classes Do I Take?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/emt\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"16644\">Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)<\/a> (Career Studies Certificate)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/paramedic\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"16858\">Emergency Medical Technician &#8211; Paramedic<\/a> (Associate of Applied Science)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column16747_9f017f-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column16747_9f017f-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column16747_9f017f-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column16747_9f017f-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column16747_9f017f-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column16747_9f017f-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column16747_9f017f-01{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column16747_9f017f-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column16747_9f017f-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column16747_9f017f-01\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kadence-column16747_e8b1d7-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column16747_e8b1d7-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column16747_e8b1d7-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column16747_e8b1d7-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column16747_e8b1d7-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column16747_e8b1d7-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column16747_e8b1d7-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#18284a;}.kadence-column16747_e8b1d7-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column16747_e8b1d7-9b, .kadence-column16747_e8b1d7-9b h1, .kadence-column16747_e8b1d7-9b h2, .kadence-column16747_e8b1d7-9b h3, .kadence-column16747_e8b1d7-9b h4, .kadence-column16747_e8b1d7-9b h5, .kadence-column16747_e8b1d7-9b h6{color:#ffffff;}.kadence-column16747_e8b1d7-9b a{color:#ffffff;}.kadence-column16747_e8b1d7-9b a:hover{color:#fec00f;}.kadence-column16747_e8b1d7-9b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column16747_e8b1d7-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column16747_e8b1d7-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column16747_e8b1d7-9b feature-box-academic\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Cost &amp; Length<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Est. Tuition*:<\/strong> $<span id=\"tuition\"><\/span><br><strong>Program Length:<\/strong> 1 Year<br><strong>Credits: <\/strong><span id=\"hours\">24<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"disclaimer\"><p>*Estimated cost reflects in-state rate and is subject to change. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/pay\/cost-of-attendance\/\">Click here for the cost of attendance for financial aid<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<h3>Have Questions? Contact Us<\/h3>\n<p><i class=\"fa fa-envelope\" title=\"email\"><\/i>\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:enroll@virginiawestern.edu\">enroll@virginiawestern.edu<\/a><br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-map-marker\" title=\"location\"><\/i> Chapman Hall<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-phone-alt\" title=\"phone number\"><\/i> <a href=\"tel:855-874-6690\">855-874-6690<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"school\">School of Health Professions<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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.&nbsp; These certifications are obtained through the Department of Fire Programs and the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services (EMS). 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