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EMS 180: Advanced EMS Foundations

1 Credits

Lecture hours per week: 1
Laboratory hours per week: 0

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, and legal and ethical issues. 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.
Prerequisite(s): Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS. 


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