EMT FAQ

SUCCESS

Q.  How long will it take me to complete this program?

A.  The program is designed to be completed in 4 semesters.  The percent of graduates that finish in this

time are:

      2013-2014        100%

Q.  What are the chances of getting a job when I graduate?

A.  The job placement rate for students who complete the program is by year:

     2013-2014         100%

Q.  What is the success rate of graduates that complete the NREMT exam?

A.   Success rates from the National Certifying exam for eligible graduates are based as follows:

      2013-2014 Course Graduates-

                Cohort:      Mercer County Campus                        33%

                Cohort:      Nicholas County Campus                      60%

                Cohort:      Greenbrier County Campus                  100%    

                Cohort:      Raleigh County Campus-JC Course       60%

Q.  Are the EMS Education programs accredited by a national accrediting body?

A.  Yes, the EMS Education program at New River Community and Technical College is accredited by the

Committee on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Professions by recommendation of the

Committee on Accreditation of EMS Education Programs.