AEC offers Virginia EMT-Basic, NREMT-Intermediate and NREMT-Paramedic Programs. The intermediate and paramedic programs are located primarily in Manassas (SJVFD), but we do have other sites where we teach.  See our Campus Information page for more details.

     AEC's NREMT-Intermediate program offers currently certified EMT-Basics the opportunity to expand their knowledge of EMS skills from basic life support to advanced life support.  This transition from BLS to ALS is not one to be taken lightly, and it is this reason why we recommend that prospective students have some previous experience as a BLS provider.  However, with proper instruction and true dedication on the students' part, the experience will be very rewarding.  The class consists of 304 hours of classroom learning and 232 hours of clinical/field training.  A complete breakdown of required clinical hours and competencies can be found here.

     Reading assignments, homework, quizzes and exams will be given on a regular basis.  Classroom sessions will meet from 7:00pm to 10:00pm twice a week and on many Saturdays from 9:00am to 4:00pm.  In order to graduate, students must maintain a class average of 80% and meet minimum attendance requirements.  For further details on this class, please see our program policy manual or contact our office at (301) 748-9981.

    AEC's NREMT-Paramedic program offers currently certified NREMT-Intermediates a chance to take what they have learned and applied as intermediates and further their education.  This program is similar to our intermediate program in the number of classroom/clinical hours, patient contacts and administration of homework, quizzes and exams.  Classroom sessions mirror the intermediate schedule.  For further details on this class, please see our program policy manual or contact our office at (301) 748-9981.

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