Danville Community College, in partnership with the Danville Area Training Center (DATC), will begin offering an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Program to the community, in addition to its standard EMT Program offerings.
“There has been a tremendous demand for EMT courses in this region,” said Dr. Jerry Wallace, president of Danville Community College. “DCC is here to meet that need and expand upon the standard course offerings to bring advanced programming to the area with the help of the DATC.”
DCC and DATC held a signing on December 13 to formalize the agreement and kick off the new program.
“We’re excited to further expand our partnership with DCC to offer these critical programs,” said Brian Alderson, DATC Director. “We know that these courses are what ultimately fills the EMT roles in our region, ensuring a timely and professional response to emergencies.”
Not only are EMT and Advanced EMT courses available, but 2/3 of the $3,201 tuition cost for these programs is covered for Virginia residents under the FastForward Program.
The tuition fee includes all textbooks, materials, and credentialing exam fees. With 2/3 covered, Virginia residents can complete the Advanced EMT program for only $1,055 total. DCC also assists students who meet certain income requirements with the remaining amount, further reducing the cost.
“We’re proud to be able to utilize the FastForward program to drastically reduce the cost of this program for Virginia residents,” said Cheryl Terry, dean of workforce services for DCC. “This makes obtaining these credentials much more accessible for members of our community.”
The Advanced EMT Program is 180 hours in length, meeting weekly on Monday and Wednesday until completion. Individuals who would like to obtain their Advanced EMT certification must first complete the EMT Program.
“The Advanced EMT program is an additional 180 hours of training received by individuals who already have their EMT certification,” said Alderson. “This program serves to hone those skills further and prepare pre-hospital providers to act in any emergency situation.”
For more information about the EMT and Advanced EMT Programs through DCC at the Danville Area Training Center, call Brian Alderson at 434-792-1871.