EMS 123 - EMS Clinical Preparation

(1 Credit)
Laboratory: 2 hours per week

Introduces the student to local clinical agencies and prepares the student for clinical activities above the level of EMT. Includes prerequisites required by clinical affiliates, therapeutic communication, primary assessment, history taking, secondary assessment, reassessment, monitoring devices and documentation.

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.

(Course fees do not apply to dual enrollment CTE courses taught at local high schools).

 

Prerequisite(s): Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS