Pre-Requisites

• 16 years of age by the beginning of the course. No exceptions.

• Read and write the English language.

• Acceptable criminal record. Background check required.

• Healthcare Provider CPR per OEMS regulations. PEVRS offers CPR classes by the American Heart Association free for volunteer members, or at a cost of $35 for non-members. CPR is not included in the class price. Please apply for the CPR class HERE if needed.

Location

Class and clinical ride-alongs will be held at Prince Edward Volunteer Rescue Squad

• 500 Doswell Street, Farmville, Virginia, 23901

Class Format

• Self-study, discussion boards, and exams will be held online and should be completed outside of classroom time (reliable internet and computer or tablet required).

• Lecture, skills, and scenarios will be held in person. 

• Students must attend a minimum of 85% of all lecture time, per Regulation 12 VAC5-31-1501

• Students must attend 100% of Practical Skills Days, as outlined in the course schedule.

The final examination will be the NREMT written test, proctored online by Pearson OnVue. In addition to a practical evaluation that will be performed at PEVRS. Competencies are validated throughout the course with critical thinking scenarios and skills labs.

The complete schedule can be found below; however, it is subject to change.

Class begins: Tuesday, 09/05/23.

Final test: Tuesday, 03/12/24

Class dates: Every Tuesday night (4 hours). Occasional Saturdays (6-8 hours).