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All those taking EMT training in Virginia have to make sure that there chosen program is approved. This comes directly from the Virginia Department of Health, who regulates all emergency medical technicians in Virginia. We will go through each of the enrollment requirements and each step it takes to get EMT certified in Virginia according to the state guidelines and laws.

Locate EMT Courses in Virginia Below

 
 

How to Become an Emergency Medical Technician in Virginia

Meet the enrollments guidelines below and you can start your training. Once you pass the training you can go for your certification. Pass the two certification exams and you can apply for licensure in Virginia. We go in to all the details below.

Step 1: Meet the Demands for Initial Enrollment

Below are all the requirements for entry in to EMT training in Virginia:

1 – Be at least 16 years of age to start in EMT training. All those under the age of 18 will have to have parental permission for training entry
2 – Be able to read, write and speak English
3 – Cannot be physically impaired where it limits a candidate’s physical capabilities for the job
4 – Have a current CPR certification from an Office of Emergency Medical Services approved CPR training program
5 – Cannot have been convicted of any crime that is detailed in the 12VAC5-31-910 law.
6 – Have a clean physical appearance
7 – Cannot be under influence of any substances that would impair the aspects of the job (alcohol, legal and illegal drugs and medications etc.).

 

Step 2: Attend and Graduate From Approved EMT Classes in Virginia

All future EMTs in Virginia have to attend approved training as we mentioned. We make that easy by posting all the approved training classes in the state for you below. After attending your approved training, you can sign up for the NREMT certification examination.

Virginia Department of Health Approved EMT Classes in Virginia

CountyRegionContact Phone #
LynchburgBlue Ridge(434) 832-7826
LynchburgBlue Ridge(434) 832-7826
LynchburgBlue Ridge(434) 832-7826
AugustaCentral Shenandoah(540) 836-0546
HarrisonburgCentral Shenandoah(540) 578-1144
RockinghamCentral Shenandoah(540) 209-5143
AugustaCentral Shenandoah(540) 245-5624
FrederickLord Fairfax(540) 868-7189
FrederickLord Fairfax(540) 665-6388
Fairfax CountyNorthern Virginia(703) 822-6639
Prince WilliamNorthern Virginia(703) 221-9733
Fairfax CountyNorthern Virginia(703) 822-6639
Fairfax CountyNorthern Virginia(703) 822-6639
Prince WilliamNorthern Virginia(301) 703-8187
Falls ChurchNorthern Virginia(703) 221-9733
Prince WilliamNorthern Virginia(703) 221-9733
HenricoOld Dominion(804) 347-4933
Richmond CityOld Dominion(804) 828-4204
HalifaxOld Dominion(434) 547-9790
EmporiaOld Dominion(434) 949-1026
HenricoOld Dominion(804) 523-5768
EmporiaOld Dominion(434) 594-8969
ChesterfieldOld Dominion(804) 706-5164
GoochlandOld Dominion(804) 556-5344
Richmond CityOld Dominion(804) 828-4204
MecklenburgOld Dominion(434) 917-5008
HanoverOld Dominion(804) 560-3300
MecklenburgOld Dominion(434) 917-5008
ChesterfieldOld Dominion(804) 706-5164
HenricoOld Dominion(804) 523-5768
BuckinghamOld Dominion(434) 962-1159
CharlotteOld Dominion
Prince GeorgeOld Dominion(804)722-8614
HenricoOld Dominion(804)328-4095
Colonial HeightsOld Dominion(804)731-9383
DinwiddieOld Dominion(804)469-5388
MecklenburgOld Dominion(434)917-5008
ChesterfieldOld Dominion(804)706-5164
ChesterfieldOld Dominion(804)706-5164
HanoverOld Dominion(804)836-2590
ChesterfieldOld Dominion(804)320-2574
Newport NewsPeninsulas(757)873-2453
WilliamsburgPeninsulas(757)825-2808
GloucesterPeninsulas(804)758-6777
HamptonPeninsulas(757)825-2808
HamptonPeninsulas(757)825-2808
WilliamsburgPeninsulas(757)825-2808
Newport NewsPeninsulas(757)873-2453
CulpeperRappahannock(540)423-2184
SpotsylvaniaRappahannock
FauquierRappahannock
CulpeperRappahannock(703)221-9733
FredericksburgRappahannock(540)373-3264
StaffordRappahannock(540)658-7200
StaffordRappahannock(540)658-7200
WiseSouthwestern Virginia(276)964-7729
WashingtonSouthwestern Virginia(276)964-7729
TazewellSouthwestern Virginia(276)964-7729
WytheSouthwestern Virginia(276)964-7729
WiseSouthwestern Virginia(276)870-5943
BristolSouthwestern Virginia(276)628-4151
TazewellSouthwestern Virginia(276)964-7729
CharlottesvilleThomas Jefferson(434)961-5438
AlbemarleThomas Jefferson(434)961-5438
CharlottesvilleThomas Jefferson(434)961-5438
CharlottesvilleThomas Jefferson(434)295-6146
CharlottesvilleThomas Jefferson(434)295-6146
Virginia BeachTidewater(757)822-7335
Virginia BeachTidewater(757)385-1999
Virginia BeachTidewater(757)822-7335
Virginia BeachTidewater(757)822-7335
Virginia BeachTidewater(757)822-7335
Virginia BeachTidewater
Virginia BeachTidewater(757)385-1999
Virginia BeachTidewater(757)385-1999
Roanoke CityWestern Virginia(540)985-4030
HenryWestern Virginia(276)340-1378
HenryWestern Virginia(276)340-1378
GilesWestern Virginia(540)320-7998
Roanoke CityWestern Virginia(540)985-4030
SalemWestern Virginia(540)765-7191
Roanoke CityWestern Virginia(540)985-4030
FloydWestern Virginia(276)618-0795
MartinsvilleWestern Virginia(276)634-4660
MontgomeryWestern Virginia(540)505-0546
PatrickWestern Virginia(276)692-6714
HenryWestern Virginia(276)656-5473
MontgomeryWestern Virginia(540)505-0564
MontgomeryWestern Virginia(540)382-9518
AlleghanyWestern Virginia(540)863-2832
DanvilleWestern Virginia(434)792-2739

How long does EMT training in VA take?

Candidates can look forward to a minimum of 154 hours of training. 10 of those hours will be in a clinical setting.

Step 3: Pass NREMT Certification Examinations

Virginia emergency medical techs have to take the NREMT and pass both both exams (practical and written exams) and pay the testing fees to get certified. You can apply for the NREMT after you pass your accredited EMT training program.

For more info on the exams, see our resource here.

 

Step 4: Get Registered on the National EMT Registry and Get License

All EMTs in Virginia have to get licensed by the state and get on the national EMT registry for eligibility for employment. Pay the fees and fill out application for both to get licensed and registered.

EMT Pay in Virginia

The median salary in Virginia for EMTs is $33,110 per year and $15.92 per hour. See more about EMT salary across Virginia below.

LocationPay TypeLowMedianHigh
United StatesHourly$10.52$16.05$27.40
Yearly$21,880$33,380$56,990
VirginiaHourly$10.72$15.92$23.28
Yearly$22,300$33,110$48,430
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WVHourly$13.15$23.71$37.80
Yearly$27,340$49,310$78,630
Charlottesville, VAHourly$12.24$17.92$24.18
Yearly$25,470$37,280$50,290
Staunton-Waynesboro, VA Metro AreaHourly$13.21$16.89$21.18
Yearly$27,470$35,130$44,060
Roanoke, VAHourly$12.09$16.51$19.92
Yearly$25,150$34,350$41,440
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NCHourly$12.36$16.48$24.63
Yearly$25,710$34,290$51,240
Richmond, VAHourly$10.14$16.27$22.86
Yearly$21,090$33,850$47,550
Northeastern PeninsulasHourly$11.71$15.93$19.31
Yearly$24,360$33,140$40,160
Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VAHourly$11.02$15.84$22.79
Yearly$22,930$32,950$47,400
Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VAHourly$8.24$14.89$22.24
Yearly$17,140$30,980$46,260
Northwestern VirginiaHourly$12.35$14.86$26.56
Yearly$25,680$30,900$55,240
Lynchburg, VAHourly$8.93$14.76$23.32
Yearly$18,580$30,710$48,500
Southside VirginiaHourly$10.12$14.36$21.57
Yearly$21,040$29,860$44,860
Harrisonburg, VAHourly$10.12$12.75$17.42
Yearly$21,040$26,530$36,220
Southwestern VirginiaHourly$8.36$11.84$21.40
Yearly$17,380$24,630$44,520

Source – bls.gov

Emergency Medical Technician Jobs in Virginia?

The projected 28% from bls.gov shows just how much the demand is rising for EMT jobs across the state of Virginia.