Emergency Medical Service (EMS) providers work on ambulances, in hospital settings, and increasingly in other industries. In Germanna's Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT), and Paramedic programs, you'll learn the the knowledge and practical skills necessary to respond effectively in emergency situations.

EMS Programs

Detailed program information and course requirements can be found in the College Catalog.

The Germanna Community College EMS Education Program has been issued a Letter of Review by the Virginia Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services upon the recommendation of the Division of Accreditation, Certification, and Education.
 

  
 

Emergency Medical Technician

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Professional EMT standing next to an ambulance

Become an entry-level EMS provider in our 1-semester program. Learn to transport a patient in an ambulance to a hospital, address traumatic injuries, and offer a limited number of medications for medical emergencies. 

How to get started

1. Become a Germanna student

College Application Details

2. Complete prerequisites

EMT Prerequisites

3. Meet with an EMS advisor

Make an Appointment

4. Complete a background check

Background Check Details

5. Prepare for your first day of class

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Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

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Advanced Emergency Medical Technician working with a subject inside of an ambulence

Qualify as an entry-level Advanced Life Support provider in Germanna's 1-semester Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) program. Advanced Life Support providers are trained in more invasive procedures such as inserting IV catheters and may administer IV fluid and additional medications.

This program is restricted to students who are certified Virginia or National Registry EMTs.

How to get started

1. Become a Germanna student

College Application Details

2. Complete prerequisites

AEMT Prerequisites

3. Meet with an EMS advisor

Make an Appointment

4. Complete a background check

Background Check Details

5. Prepare for your first day of class

Learn More
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Paramedic

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Paramedic team working next to an ambulance

As a student in one of Germanna's Paramedic pathways, you'll learn complex procedures including endotracheal intubation, electrocardiogram interpretation and use, and surgical cricothyrotomies, as well as how to administer a large array of medications.

Choose one of two pathways to success:
  • Paramedic Career Studies Certificate
  • Associate in EMS-Paramedic Degree

These programs are restricted to students who are certified Virginia or National Registry EMTs.

How to get started

1. Become a Germanna student

College Application Details

2. Complete prerequisites

Paramedic Prerequisites

3. Meet with an EMS advisor

Make an Appointment

4. Complete a background check

Background Check Details

5. Prepare for your first day of class

Learn More

Traditional Program Requirements

Semester 1

  • HLT 105
  • EMS 111
  • EMS 120
  • BIO 141 (AAS program only)
  • BIO 145 (CSC program only)
  • ENG 111 (AAS program only)

Semester 2

  • EMS 121
  • EMS 123
  • EMS 125
  • EMS 126
  • EMS 127
  • EMS 128
  • EMS 135
  • EMS 136
  • EMS 137
  • EMS 138
  • EMS 170

Semester 3

  • EMS 141
  • EMS 142
  • EMS 175
  • EMS 202
  • EMS 203
  • EMS 204

Semester 4

  • EMS 206
  • EMS 247
  • EMS 248
  • EMS 139
  • EMS 140
  • SDV 101 (AAS program only)
  • PSY 230 (AAS program only)

Semester 5

  • EMS 210
  • EMS 212
  • EMS 165
  • EMS 163
  • EMS 167 (AAS program only)
  • EMS 164 (AAS program only)
  • EMS 216
  • EMS 249
  • PHI 220 (AAS program only)

Interested in an accelerated program?

With enough interest, the Germanna EMS Education Program may offer a 9-month accelerated Paramedic Program beginning in the Fall of 2024.

Please fill out a short survey to help us determine if there is a need for an accelerated program.

More Information
Accreditation Details

Want to learn more?

Join us virtually from 7 to 8 p.m. on October 22 to get answers to your questions about the EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic programs.

Emergency Medical Services Jobs

Get a glimpse into the different types of jobs available within Emergency Medical Services after you graduate from Germanna.

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