{"id":16858,"date":"2026-04-10T10:55:37","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T14:55:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics-new\/?page_id=16858&#038;preview_id=16858"},"modified":"2026-04-10T15:17:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T19:17:08","slug":"paramedic","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/paramedic\/","title":{"rendered":"Emergency Medical Services &#8211; Paramedic"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id16858_9ffb1d-c4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id16858_9ffb1d-c4 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id16858_9ffb1d-c4 > .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-id16858_9ffb1d-c4 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id16858_9ffb1d-c4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id16858_9ffb1d-c4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id16858_9ffb1d-c4 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-column16858_14ec82-3d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column16858_14ec82-3d > .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-column16858_14ec82-3d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column16858_14ec82-3d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column16858_14ec82-3d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column16858_14ec82-3d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column16858_14ec82-3d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column16858_14ec82-3d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column16858_14ec82-3d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column16858_14ec82-3d\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div style=\"background-color: #ffecb7; color: #2c2c2c; border-left-color: #fec00f; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-7710315d-6ca8-4c5c-a9c3-e33003af2e1f\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\"><strong>Application deadline: July 15<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Take the next step in your emergency medical services (EMS) career with the Paramedic Program. Offered in partnership with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/centralvirginia.edu\/Emergency-Medical-Services\">Central Virginia Community College<\/a><\/strong>, the Paramedic Program is designed to build on your emergency medical technician (EMT) background, expand your emergency response training and open the door to new career opportunities.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why choose&nbsp;Paramedic?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the program,&nbsp;you&#8217;ll&nbsp;work hands-on with modern simulation technology and the latest EMS equipment, preparing you to excel in any emergency healthcare situation.&nbsp;You&#8217;ll&nbsp;also gain real-world experience through clinical rotations and field internships made possible by strong partnerships with regional EMS agencies and hospitals. Flexible scheduling allows you to continue working as an EMT while advancing your education.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will find success in the Paramedic Program if you are:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Committed to patient care\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interested in serving your community\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A calm leader in the face of chaos\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What career opportunities are available?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Earning your Paramedic Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree will give you several opportunities to advance your medical career. With high demand for paramedics throughout the region, the connections you make during clinical rotations and field internships will be invaluable when seeking employment. Many graduates go on to work within the same EMS systems and hospitals where they&nbsp;trained. Earning your Paramedic AAS strengthens your professional standing, provides career&nbsp;stability&nbsp;and increases your earning potential. Your paramedic credential also opens doors to roles beyond traditional first response, including:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>911 emergency response\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Critical care and interfacility transport\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Industrial and factory safety\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tactical\/SWAT medicine\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flight or air medical services\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While Central Virginia Community College hosts the Paramedic Program, you will be able to stay in the community for classes. General education and lab courses will take place at Virginia Western with lectures delivered&nbsp;virtually by&nbsp;Central Virginia.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Virginia Western Paramedic Program is designed to accommodate multiple healthcare certification&nbsp;levels&#8211;including EMTs, advanced&nbsp;EMTs&nbsp;and nurses. Completing your AAS also gives you access to&nbsp;additional&nbsp;specialty training opportunities such as critical care transport, flight paramedicine, community paramedicine, and tactical paramedicine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><\/div><\/div>\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=3584&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\">Accreditation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Central Virginia Community College Emergency Medical Services &#8211; Paramedic\u00a0Program\u00a0is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.caahep.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.caahep.org<\/a>) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transferring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re considering an AAS program and are interested in transferring to a four-year college or university, contact a program advisor upon entry to the program to discuss your 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href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/paramedic\/\"><strong>EMS &#8211; Paramedic Home &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-16877_d2037b-d5 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-16877_d2037b-d5 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-16877_d2037b-d5 menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.virginiawestern.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=25&#038;poid=3584&#038;returnto=2597\"><strong>Curriculum &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-16877_64cb95-42 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-16877_64cb95-42 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-16877_64cb95-42 menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/04\/ParamedicChecklist2026.pdf\"><strong>Admission Requirements (PDF) &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-16877_621abe-64 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-16877_621abe-64 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-16877_621abe-64 menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/paramedic\/joint-venture\/\"><strong>Joint Venture with CVCC &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-16877_6b99f3-c6 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-16877_6b99f3-c6 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-16877_6b99f3-c6 menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/paramedic\/apply\/\"><strong>Apply Now &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-16877_03b019-da > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-16877_03b019-da > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-16877_03b019-da menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/paramedic\/faq\/\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-5nbu1f80q > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-5nbu1f80q > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-5nbu1f80q menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/paramedic\/forms\/\"><strong>Application Forms &amp; Resources &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\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> 2 Years<br><strong>Credits: <\/strong><span id=\"hours\">65<\/span><\/p>\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>Health Professions Advising<\/h3>\n<p><i class=\"fa fa-envelope\" title=\"email\"><\/i> <a href=\"mailto:healthprofessions@virginiawestern.edu\">healthprofessions@virginiawestern.edu<\/a><br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-map-marker\" title=\"location\"><\/i>\u00a0Fralin Center HP339<br \/>\n<strong>New Students:\u00a0<\/strong>Chapman Hall<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-phone-alt\" title=\"phone number\"><\/i>\u00a0540-857-7341 or 540-857-6644<br \/>\n<strong>Fax:<\/strong> 540-857-6640<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3>Have Questions? 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