Emergency Medical Technician
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
CREDIT, CERTIFICATIONS, COURSE INFORMATION, AND PATHWAYS
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Students receive 2 high school credits total each year for successful completion of the program. 1 additional science credit may be awarded due to the integration of the Biology II: Anatomy & Physiology standards of learning in the coursework.
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- Nationally Registered EMT
- Virginia EMT
- AHA BLS Provider
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The Emergency Medical Technician program is dual enrolled with Piedmont Virginia Community College. Students successfully completing the program may receive 10 college credits for the courses listed below.
College Course Codes
College Course Name
Credit Per Course
College
EMS111
Emergency Medical Technician
7
PVCC
EMS Clinic 120
Emergency Medical Technician Clinical
1
PVCC
HLT141
Intro to Medical Terminology
2
PVCC
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Class: EMT I & II
State Code: 8333, 8334
Duration: 1 year
Grade(s): Age 16 or older by start of school
Dual-Enrollment: PVCC – 12 credits
Credential(s): State Certified EMT, CPR
Time(s): AM and PM
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Career Opportunity: Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic
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Assess injuries, administer emergency medical care, and extricate trapped individuals. Transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.
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National Wage Average: $37,000
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Virginia Wage Average: $46,000
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Projected Job Growth in Virginia: 20%
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Nationally, 21,000 jobs increase each year for next 10 years
Medical Assistant
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Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician, such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.
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National Wage Average: $33,600.00
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Virginia Wage Average: $37,700.00
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Projected Job Growth in Virginia: 35%
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