The Emergency Medical Services program prepares students as entry level Paramedics. Students awarded this degree may take the NREMT-P exam to be licensed as Paramedics. Special Accreditation and Approval: The Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Program (A.A.S., CSC) at SVCC is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 9355 - 113th St. N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775. The CAAHEP may be contacted at 727-210-2350. Initial accreditation was received on July 19, 2012, following a peer review conducted by CAAHEP's Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (COAEMSP). 8301 Lakeview Parkway Suite 111-312 Rowlett, TX 75088. SVCC's EMS Program is also approved by the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS). This office may be contacted at: Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services 1041 Technology Park Drive, Glen Allen, VA 23059 1-800-523-6019 (VA only) 804-888-9100 (Main Office) 804-888-9120 (Training Office) 804-371-3108 (Fax)
Admission Requirements
Entry into the Emergency Medical Services program requires the general college admission process and a separate application to the program. For further information on the application process please visit: www.southside.edu/emergency-medical-services-ems. Additionally, applicants must meet the eligibility requirements as defined by the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services. These may be located at: http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/23/2016/05/EMSRegulations-1.pdf. Program Goals: At the completion of the program the graduate will be able to: Demonstrate the ability to comprehend, apply, and evaluate the clinical information relative to his/her role as entry-level paramedic. Demonstrate proficiency in all skills necessary to fulfill the role of an entry level paramedic. Demonstrate behaviors consistent with professional and employer expectations for the entry-level Paramedic. Program Outcome: Paramedic Program Outcomes