Virginia EMT Classes and Certification

Find the best EMT and Paramedic Training in Virginia

A career as an emergency medical technician or Paramedic (EMT) in Virginia (VA) will be one that is incredibly rewarding. Your skills and intervention as an EMT and paramedic could mean the difference between life and death for many of those you treat.

Below we provide information on how to become a EMT and Paramedic in Virginia including details on approved EMT training, certification requirements, and employment data.

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• Approved EMT Training in Virginia
• EMT Certification Virginia
• EMT Licensing in Virginia
• EMT and Paramedic Salary Virginia
• EMT Jobs and Employment in Virginia
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Top EMT Schools in Virginia

To become an EMT in Virginia you will need to complete a state approved training program and obtain EMT Certification. Listed above are the top 15 approved schools for EMT training in Virginia.

Admission to an EMT training program in Virginia typically requires;

• A high school diploma, or equivalent,
• Have a clean criminal background,
• Pass a drug test
• Be CPR certified
• Pass a fitness and medical test

Most schools will offer a choice between basic, advanced or Paramedic training. Basic EMT training usually take less that 12 months to complete whilst advanced and Paramedic training in Virginia can take up to 2 years.

Due to the hands on nature of EMT training a lot of the classes will take place in a classroom setting.

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EMT Certification in Virginia

Certification provides assurances to the competency of an EMT professional.

National certification is required to become an EMT or Paramedic in Virginia and can be achieved by successfully completing the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (National Registry) certification exams.

Certification applicants must meet the following criteria;

• Successful completion of a Virginia state approved EMT training program within the past two years.
• CPR qualifications for “Healthcare Provider”.
• Completion of the National Registry cognitive exams and state approved psychomotor exams.

EMT License in Virginia

Once you have graduated from an approved training program and obtained your EMT certification you will need to apply to the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services for your license before you can begin work as an EMT or Paramedic in Virginia.

Virginia is a member of the EMS Compact – an agreement in place between 21 states to allow for the free movement of EMS personnel between member states in the performance of their professional duties and to recognize the license of an EMT or Paramedic licensed in another Compact state.

The Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services deals with all queries relating to certification and licensing in Virginia. You can contact them on the details below;

Phone: 804-888-9100
Website: vdh.virginia.gov

EMT Salary in Virginia

The average EMT salary in Virginia is $36,040 – according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2019. This is 7% less than the national average salary for EMT’s and Paramedics in the USA.

EMT’s in Virginia earn an average income of $17.33 per hour.

Salary Range

• The top 10% of earners in the state had an average annual income of $49,510
• The lower 10% and entry level EMT’s in Virginia earned an average of $25,510 per annum
• EMT’s working in Charlottesville earned the highest average salaries in the state at $40,200
• EMT’s working in Lynchburg have the lowest average salary level of $30,260.

Click here for updated EMT Salary data for 2020 and 2021.

EMT Employment in Virginia

There are currently 6,130 people employed as EMT’s and Paramedics in Virginia. The highest number of EMT and Paramedic jobs in Virginia are in Virginia Beach.

The Bureau for Labor Statistics predicts that employment in the sector will grow nationally by 6% over the 10 year period between 2019 and 2029 – this is faster than the average for all occupations.

The table below provides a comparison between salary and employment for EMTs and Paramedics compared to similar career options in Virginia.

Getting started as an EMT in Virginia

• Obtain basic skills such as CPR qualifications – click here
• Use the search box below to find a school or training program in your area and begin by reaching out to request information on admissions, tuition, course structure, etc