{"id":3441,"date":"2024-11-06T19:51:26","date_gmt":"2024-11-06T19:51:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sw.edu\/health-technology\/?page_id=3441"},"modified":"2026-04-20T18:53:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T18:53:38","slug":"ems-technology-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sw.edu\/health-technology\/ems-technology-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"EMS Technology Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Emergency medical services technicians and paramedics have rewarding but demanding jobs. Southwest Virginia Community College will help you rise to the challenge through our AAS in Emergency Medical Services Technology program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Complete an accredited paramedic associate degree in a supportive environment\u2014and reap the rewards. Apply by May 15th.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students applying to MECC or SWCC should complete the following:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Apply to College at https:\/\/apply.vccs.edu<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span>
    Apply to either MECC\u2013Big Stone Gap or SWCC\u2013Richlands. Students who will attend class at either Bluefield or Lebanon must apply to SWCC-Richlands. If you have trouble, call the college’s admissions office.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
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  3. Complete the Financial Aid application to the college through which you will attend.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Program Outcomes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Southwest Virginia Paramedic Program
    CoAEMSP \/ CAAAHEP Accreditation #600169
    Outcomes Summary As of May 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
    Graduating Class<\/th>Number of Graduates<\/th>National Registry Paramedic Written Pass Rate<\/th>Retention (% of those who started the program and finished on schedule)<\/th>Positive Placement (% working as a paramedic or continuing their education 3 months after certification)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    2020<\/td>15<\/td>100%<\/td>88%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    2021<\/td>28<\/td>90%<\/td>90%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    2022<\/td>24<\/td>80%<\/td>85%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    2023<\/td>44<\/td>89%<\/td>83%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    2024<\/td>40<\/td>90%<\/td>88%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n