Step Into Advanced Practice: VMSC’s Advanced EMT Certification Course
The VMSC Advanced EMT Certification Course builds on foundational EMT skills and equips students with the advanced knowledge and hands-on training required to provide intermediate life support. This program prepares students to deliver enhanced prehospital care—including advanced airway management, medication administration, and IV/IO access—in both emergency and non-emergency settings.
Develop essential prehospital care skills under the guidance of vMSC educators
Course Location & Schedule
Our Advanced EMT program meets in-person at the Upland Fire Department and Lansdale training center, offering both daytime and evening schedules to fit your needs. Training combines interactive classroom sessions, advanced skill labs, and field experience through clinical ride-alongs with EMS crews, giving you the knowledge and confidence to provide a higher level of prehospital care.
Expert Instruction
Learn from certified professionals with real-world experience.
Hands-On Practice
Build confidence through practical skills and simulated scenarios.
Certification
Earn a nationally registered Advanced EMT certification.
Career Impact
Empower yourself to save lives in your community and beyond.
Program Overview
What you'll learn
The curriculum includes patient assessment, airway management, CPR/AED, trauma care, medical emergencies, and ambulance operations. Students will also gain experience with stretcher operations, oxygen delivery systems, and radio communication.
FAQs
Advanced EMT Certification
The VMSC Advanced EMT Certification Course is an in-depth program designed to give students the knowledge, tools, and field experience necessary to excel at the intermediate level of EMS practice. All required textbooks, workbooks, and course materials are included. Students will also receive an official VMSC AEMT uniform shirt, which must be worn during skills labs and clinical assignments.
Throughout the program, students train with advanced equipment and simulation resources, such as IV/IO access tools, cardiac monitors, medication administration kits, and advanced airway devices. Clinical and field rotations are a core component of the course, providing ride-along and hospital experiences alongside seasoned VMSC EMS providers.
The Advanced EMT certification course is a 14-week accelerated course + 4-week capstone with classes meeting twice a week.
Upon successful completion of the VMSC Advanced EMT Certification Course, students will be eligible to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Advanced EMT exam. Passing this exam qualifies individuals to apply for Pennsylvania State AEMT Certification, authorizing them to practice at the Advanced EMT level. This nationally recognized credential may also be transferable to other states, depending on individual state requirements.
To enroll in the VMSC Advanced EMT Certification Course, applicants must hold a current Pennsylvania EMT certification and be at least 18 years of age by the start of the program. Candidates must also provide a valid photo ID, and may be required to complete a background check, health screening, and attend a mandatory orientation prior to beginning the course.
Please use this link to view the Student Handbook.
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