The Emergency Services Program at Jefferson College of Health Sciences in Roanoke, VA.
The Bachelor of Science degree in Emergency Services prepares graduates for entry level practitioner and management positions in the field of emergency services. The program provides a well-rounded core of general education courses and allows students to customize their plans of study to fit long-term career goals. Students enjoy a perfect blend of classroom, laboratory, clinical and field internship experiences in pursuit of their degree.
Jefferson College of Health Sciences offers three tracks to the Bachelor of Science in Emergency Services.
The Paramedic/Firefighter Track prepares students for fire and emergency medical services (EMS) positions and the skills for entry-level management and leadership positions in the fire and EMS professions. Graduates will be eligible to sit for the national paramedic certification exam and complete numerous fire certifications.
The Paramedic/Critical Care Track prepares students for advanced patient care methodologies within the critical care ground and air transport environment. This track also prepares the student for entry-level management and leadership positions in non-fire service based EMS agencies. Graduates will be eligible to sit for the national paramedic certification exam and specialty critical care certifications.
The Degree Completion Track is designed for students already working in the field of Emergency Services seeking to complete a bachelor’s degree. Students are required to meet specific prerequisites in order to qualify for entry in to this track.
