This program is eligible for Federal Financial Aid pending student eligibility. Please contact Thomas Nelson Community College at 757-825-2848 for further information.

Download CEMS Admission Application

Download Health Assessment & Physical Exam

Download Prospective Student Letter

Locations:

Portsmouth
Center for EMS Training Center
3619 High Street, Suite A
Portsmouth, VA 23707

Williamsburg
TNCC – Triangle Campus
4601 Opportunity Way
Williamsburg, Va. 23188

Course Dates:

Portsmouth:
August 23 through December 11, 2010
6:30-9:30 pm (Mon/Wed)
8:00am-4:00pm (Sat)

Williamsburg:
August 24 through December 11, 2010
6:30-9:30 pm (Tues/Thurs)
8:00am-4:00pm (Sat)

Registration:

Registration Opens: April 5, 2010
Registration Closes: August 23, 2010

Taught in the 2010 Fall Semester:

EMS 100 (1 credit) – CPR for Healthcare Providers
EMS 111 (6 credits) – Emergency Medical Technician – Basic
EMS 120 (1 credit) – Emergency Medical Technician – Basic Clinical

Required Textbooks are available through Thomas Nelson Community College.

Non College Credit: Students wishing to enroll into the EMT Basic Program and who do not wish to receive college credits will enroll directly with the Center for EMS Training.

• $475.00 Administration Fee (Non-Refundable) Due at Registration
• Includes Criminal Background Check, Clinical Badge, FISDAP, Course Compass and Clinical Shirt.
• $824.00 Fall Tuition Semester
• $1,299.00 Total

 

Tuition Fees and Policy:

1. Application Fee is due at time of registration. Tuition is expected to be paid in full by the first scheduled class.
2. Payment may be by cash, check, money order, Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card.
3. Students enrolling where fees are paid by the employer / agency must submit written authorization or valid purchase order with the application.
4. Student application fees are non refundable ($250). Full tuition will be refunded if withdrawn 5 days prior to the beginning of the course. There will be no refunds for withdrawals once the program has started.

 

Application Process:

The completed student application form, tuition and all supporting documentation should be submitted as soon as possible to reserve class position. The following supporting documentation must be submitted with the completed student application:

1. Proof of age as evidenced by a copy of the students drivers license or certified birth certificate.
2. Copy of current AHA BLS for Healthcare Provider 2005 Guidelines or ARC Professional Rescuer certification card 2005 Guidelines.

 

Course Description:

The Emergency Medical Technician – Basic course is designed to provide training to prepare an individual to function independently in a medical emergency. This course provides the basic knowledge and skills needed to provide basic life support (BLS) care and is required to progress to more advanced levels of pre-hospital patient care.

The course requires a minimum of 111 hours of classroom and skills instruction and 10 hours of Clinical/Field rotations for a total of 121 hours of training. Virginia Certification requires successful completion of a written and practical skills examination. This course is designed to train individuals to serve as a vital link in the chain of the health care team. This includes all skills necessary to provide emergency medical care as an attendant-in-charge with a basic life support ambulance service or other specialized rescue service.

Upon successfully completion of the training program, the student will be capable of performing the following functions:

1. Recognize the nature and seriousness of the patient’s condition or extent of injury to assess requirements for emergency care.
2. Administer appropriate emergency care to stabilize the patient’s condition.
3. Lift, move, position and otherwise handle the patient in a way as to minimize discomfort and further injury.

 

Prerequisites for EMT Basic:

1. The minimum age for course enrollment is 16 years of age at the start of the training program. Students less than 18 years of age attending the course must provide documentation from an officer of the agency, where applicable and the signature of a parent or legal guardian verifying their approval of the student attending the course.
2. Be proficient in reading, writing and speaking the English language.
3. Be of sound physical and mental condition, capable of performing all assigned duties. Have no physical defect, which would render the student unable to perform all practical skills required for this level of training.
4. Hold current certification in an approved course in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Healthcare Provider CPR or Professional Rescuer).
5. Have never been convicted of a felony under the laws of this State or of the United States.
6. Have never been founded on Child, Domestic or Elderly Abuse.
7. Have never had an EMS License or Certificate revoked or suspended by any certifying agency.

 

* Class subject to cancellation for lack of sufficient enrollment.