Advanced EMS Foundations.

Catalog description

Introduces fundamental concepts established by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) for the Advanced EMT curriculum. Includes EMS systems, introduction to research, workforce safety and wellness, EMS system communications, therapeutic communication, legal and ethical issues. Lecture 1 hour per week. Total 1 hour per week. Prerequisites: Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS An additional career and technical education course specific fee of $50.00 per credit hour applies to this course. The price is discounted 50% to $25.00 per credit hour for the 2026-27 academic year only.