Students who successfully completed and have graduated from a certified first aid or CPR training program may be granted credit for a variety of courses at Virginia Western. In order to be awarded the following credit, the student must submit the appropriate documentation to the Dean of the School of Health Professions:
First Aid, CPR and EMT Certifications Form (PDF)
CPR + First Aid and Safety Certification
Credits Awarded: 3
| Subject | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| *First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation | HLT 100 | 3 |
CPR Certification
Credits Awarded: 1
| Subject | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| *Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation | HLT 105 | 1 |
First Aid and Safety Certification
Credits Awarded: 2
| Subject | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| First Aid and Safety | HLT 106 | 2 |
Emergency Medical Technician Certificate
Credits Awarded: 7
| Subject | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology I | EMS 112 | 4 |
| Emergency Medical Technology II | EMS 113 | 3 |
*In order for advanced standing credit to be awarded for HLT 100 or HLT 105 the Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation should be BLS for Healthcare Provider (Basic Life Support) from the American Heart Association and must contain hands on training for infant, child, adult and AED.
- Credit for Prior Learning Home
- Prior Learning/Graduation Requirements
- College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
- DANTES Subject Standardized Tests Program (DSST)
- Credit for Credentials
- Military Training
- Credit by Evaluated Program (ACE/NCCRS)
- Experiential Learning/Work Experience
- Previous College Transfer Credit
- Advanced Placement (AP)
- Credit by Exam (Challenge & IB Exams)
Contact Us
Cathy Ferguson
Credit for Prior Learning Specialist
540-857-6825
cplinfo@virginiawestern.edu
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855-874-6690
Fax: 540-857-6102
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Roanoke, VA 24015
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