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EMT classes in Virginia

18 EMT and paramedic programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

15 schools offer these EMT and paramedic programs, and Virginia has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

EMTs and paramedics assess injuries and illnesses, give emergency medical care and may take patients to hospital. A basic EMT course usually takes less than a year and the intermediate level up to two, and every state requires a license.1 In Virginia, 5 of the 18 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 6 are taught partly or fully online.

See the 18 programs

How much do EMT classes cost in Virginia?

$1,400 to $3,924

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 18 programs with a price: $900 to $24,691

Finished the program
94%
Working 6 months later
78%
Earned a year, estimated
about $46,600
Length
9 to 56 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Virginia may also offer EMT classes. How these figures are made

Are there free EMT classes in Virginia?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

EMT classes in Richmond, Washington, Lynchburg and other Virginia cities

Choosing an area filters the list below. 1 more program is in 1 other area, 5 in smaller cities and towns.

All 18 EMT and paramedic programs in Virginia approved for funding

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18 programs

  • Paramedic or EMS (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Associates in Applied Science - EMS Paramedic

    Central Virginia Community College, Lynchburg

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Central Virginia Community College, Lynchburg · Paramedic or EMS (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$71,200
    Price if you pay yourself$10,838
    More details about Associates in Applied Science - EMS Paramedic at Central Virginia Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    67%
    Earned in a quarter
    $17,792
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,450
    Students counted
    108
    a year, estimated
    $71,200
    price
    $10,838

  • Paramedic or EMS (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Services

    ECPI University (LWDB-Hampton Roads), Virginia Beach

    High school diploma or equivalent

    ECPI University (LWDB-Hampton Roads), Virginia Beach · Paramedic or EMS (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$24,691
    More details about Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Services at ECPI University (LWDB-Hampton Roads)
    Finished
    22%
    Working at 6 months
    15%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    75 weeks, 1 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    102
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $24,691

  • ParamedicIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    EMT and Paramedic

    Mountain Empire Community College, Big Stone Gap

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mountain Empire Community College, Big Stone Gap · Paramedic · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$73,500
    Price if you pay yourself$10,050
    School website, EMT and Paramedic at Mountain Empire Community College
    More details about EMT and Paramedic at Mountain Empire Community College
    Finished
    94%
    Working at 6 months
    50%
    Earned in a quarter
    $18,371
    Length
    104 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,365
    Students counted
    99
    a year, estimated
    $73,500
    price
    $10,050

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician Program

    Central Virginia Community College, Lynchburg

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Central Virginia Community College, Lynchburg · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$45,300
    Price if you pay yourself$1,800
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician Program at Central Virginia Community College
    Finished
    83%
    Working at 6 months
    81%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,325
    Length
    24 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $71
    Students counted
    80
    a year, estimated
    $45,300
    price
    $1,800

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician

    Rappahannock Community College, Glenns

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Rappahannock Community College, Glenns · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$48,000
    Price if you pay yourself$1,693
    School website, Emergency Medical Technician at Rappahannock Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician at Rappahannock Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,996
    Length
    30 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    48
    a year, estimated
    $48,000
    price
    $1,693

  • EMTHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    EMT - Basic (Emergency Medical Technician)

    Danville Community College, Danville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Danville Community College, Danville · EMT · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$35,500
    Price if you pay yourself$1,765
    More details about EMT - Basic (Emergency Medical Technician) at Danville Community College
    Finished
    39%
    Working at 6 months
    79%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,881
    Length
    16 weeks, 11 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $70
    Students counted
    41
    a year, estimated
    $35,500
    price
    $1,765

  • EMTHybridNo diploma needed

    Emergency Medical Technician

    Mountain Gateway Community College, Clifton Forge

    No diploma needed

    Mountain Gateway Community College, Clifton Forge · EMT · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$30,200
    Price if you pay yourself$1,797
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician at Mountain Gateway Community College
    Finished
    80%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,545
    Length
    156 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $150
    Students counted
    34
    a year, estimated
    $30,200
    price
    $1,797

  • ParamedicIn personEducation and courses

    SW VA Paramedic Program

    Virginia Highlands Community College, Abingdon

    Education and courses

    Virginia Highlands Community College, Abingdon · Paramedic · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,151
    School website, SW VA Paramedic Program at Virginia Highlands Community College
    More details about SW VA Paramedic Program at Virginia Highlands Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    96 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $735
    Students counted
    26
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,151

  • EMTIn personNo diploma needed

    Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

    Southside Virginia Community College, Keysville

    No diploma needed

    Southside Virginia Community College, Keysville · EMT · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,386
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at Southside Virginia Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    2 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $500
    Students counted
    22
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,386

  • EMTIn personEducation and courses

    EMT Certification

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC), Chester

    Education and courses

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC), Chester · EMT · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,280
    More details about EMT Certification at Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $703
    Students counted
    18
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,280

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

    Richmond Adult Technical Center, Richmond

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Richmond Adult Technical Center, Richmond · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$900
    School website, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at Richmond Adult Technical Center
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at Richmond Adult Technical Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    3 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $900

  • EMTIn personEducation and courses

    Emergency Medical Technician Certification

    Fairfax Public Schools Adult and Community Education, Springfield

    Education and courses

    Fairfax Public Schools Adult and Community Education, Springfield · EMT · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,065
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician Certification at Fairfax Public Schools Adult and Community Education
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $45
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,065

  • EMTIn personNo diploma needed

    Emergency Medical Technician-EMT

    Community College Workforce Alliance, Midlothian

    No diploma needed

    Community College Workforce Alliance, Midlothian · EMT · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,200
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician-EMT at Community College Workforce Alliance
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    5 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $765
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,200

  • EMTHybridNo diploma needed

    EMT Basic Skills Career Studies Certificate

    Southwest VA Community College, Cedar Bluff

    No diploma needed

    Southwest VA Community College, Cedar Bluff · EMT · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,440
    Program website, EMT Basic Skills Career Studies Certificate at Southwest VA Community College
    More details about EMT Basic Skills Career Studies Certificate at Southwest VA Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $475
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,440

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician Course

    Commonwealth Criminal Justice Academy (CCJA), Fredericksburg

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Commonwealth Criminal Justice Academy (CCJA), Fredericksburg · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,500
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician Course at Commonwealth Criminal Justice Academy (CCJA)
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $475
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,500

  • EMTIn personNo diploma needed

    Emergency Medical Technician (Workforce - noncredit)

    Southside Virginia Community College, Keysville

    No diploma needed

    Southside Virginia Community College, Keysville · EMT · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,800
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician (Workforce - noncredit) at Southside Virginia Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,800

  • Advanced EMTHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Services - Intermediate

    Danville Community College, Danville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Danville Community College, Danville · Advanced EMT · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,245
    More details about Emergency Medical Services - Intermediate at Danville Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 21 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,245

  • EMTHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician

    Time For Change, Clinton, MD

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Time For Change, Clinton, MD · EMT · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Classes are outside Virginia; Virginia approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,000
    School website, Emergency Medical Technician at Time For Change
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician at Time For Change
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $515
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $8,000

How to pay for EMT classes in Virginia

Workforce funding can pay for EMT classes in Virginia

Every program on this page is approved for public workforce funding, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.2People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.3

Ask at an American Job Center

Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).4

Financial aid and grants for EMT classes

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.56

GI Bill for EMT classes

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.7

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Where the Virginia EMT and paramedic program numbers come from

Which Virginia EMT and paramedic programs are on this list?

These are the EMT and paramedic programs Virginia approved for public workforce funding (the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). The list covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Virginia offers.

How Virginia EMT and paramedic program prices are reported

The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.

What the graduate results of these programs measure

The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.

Why do some EMT and paramedic programs say "Not reported"?

Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.

Why the kind of school is left off each program

The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.

Sources for the facts about EMT classes in Virginia

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: EMTs and Paramedics
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  5. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  7. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs