CVCC is now accepting applicants for the RN to Paramedic Bridge Program. There is limited enrollment and students must apply by March 15.
Applicants must have a current Registered Nurse License, be currently active as an RN or EMS provider, and have current EMT-Basic or higher EMS certification. If you are not currently an EMT, an accelerated course for RN's (EMT refresher course) will be offered April-June 2010, at CVCC.
120 hours of classroom and skills training
136 hours, minimum of clinical and field internship
two semesters, August 2010-May 2011
Class meets on Wednesday, 1730-2145 EST
Clinical and Field Internships will be scheduled around your work
You will earn 15 college credits
Tuition: approximately $ 1550 for the entire program
Limited enrollment. Only 18 student will be accepted
This program is designed to address areas of the National DOT Paramedic Curriculum not clearly addressed in RN curricula. Concentration will be placed on advanced airway management, pre-hospital patient assessment, trauma and medical emergency management. Pediatrics, hazardous material incidents, rescue and ambulance operations are also covered. The program will prepare the Rn for the National Registry paramedic examination.
For further information about the Bridge Program and/or the EMT refresher course, contact: Jason Ferguson at 434- 832-7797 (fergusonj@cvcc.vccs.edu) or Catherine Galvan 832-771 (galvanc@cvcc.vccs.edu)
