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EMT classes in Virginia

20 EMT (emergency medical technician) and paramedic programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

16 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 Every state recognizes National Registry (NREMT) certification as proof of entry-level skill before it issues an EMT license.2

In Virginia, 5 of the 20 programs take students without a high school diploma, 11 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 4 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 20 programs here are EMT (14 programs), paramedic or EMS (associate degree, 2 programs), paramedic (2 programs) and advanced EMT (2 programs).

See the 20 programs

How much do EMT classes cost in Virginia?

$1,360 to $3,471 is what most EMT and paramedic programs in Virginia cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 20 programs with a price. All of them: $900 to $24,691

In the typical program

Finished the program
94%
Working 6 months later
79%
Earned a year, estimated
about $53,800
Length
11 to 52 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

All 20 EMT and paramedic programs in Virginia approved for WIOA funding

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20 programs

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

    Associates in Applied Science - EMS Paramedic

    Central Virginia Community College

    Lynchburg

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Central Virginia Community College, LynchburgParamedic or EMS (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    $71,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $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

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    ECPI University (LWDB-Hampton Roads), Virginia BeachParamedic or EMS (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $24,691

  • ParamedicIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    EMT and Paramedic

    Mountain Empire Community College

    Big Stone Gap

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mountain Empire Community College, Big Stone GapParamedic · Accredited schoolIn 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    $73,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,050
    School website, EMT and Paramedic at Mountain Empire Community College

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician Program

    Central Virginia Community College

    Lynchburg

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Central Virginia Community College, LynchburgEMT · Accredited schoolIn 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    $45,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,800

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician

    New Horizons Regional Education Centers LWDA #14 - WIOA

    Hampton

    High school diploma or equivalent

    New Horizons Regional Education Centers LWDA #14 - WIOA, HamptonEMTIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$81,600
    Price if you pay yourself$1,175
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician at New Horizons Regional Education Centers LWDA #14 - WIOA
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $20,394
    Length
    20 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $300
    Students counted
    70
    Earned a year, estimated
    $81,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,175

  • Advanced EMTHybridEducation and courses

    Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)

    Central Virginia Community College

    Lynchburg

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Central Virginia Community College, LynchburgAdvanced EMT · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$59,700
    Price if you pay yourself$3,201
    More details about Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) at Central Virginia Community College
    Finished
    90%
    Working at 6 months
    94%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,929
    Length
    48 weeks, 2 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    53
    Earned a year, estimated
    $59,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,201

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician

    Rappahannock Community College

    Glenns

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Rappahannock Community College, GlennsEMT · Accredited schoolIn 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    $48,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,693
    School website, Emergency Medical Technician at Rappahannock Community College

  • EMTHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    EMT - Basic (Emergency Medical Technician)

    Danville Community College

    Danville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Danville Community College, DanvilleEMT · Accredited schoolHybrid · 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    $35,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,765

  • EMTHybridNo diploma needed

    Emergency Medical Technician

    Mountain Gateway Community College

    Clifton Forge

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Mountain Gateway Community College, Clifton ForgeEMT · Accredited schoolHybrid · 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    $30,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,797

  • ParamedicIn personEducation and courses

    SW VA Paramedic Program

    Virginia Highlands Community College

    Abingdon

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Virginia Highlands Community College, AbingdonParamedic · Accredited schoolIn 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,151
    School website, SW VA Paramedic Program at Virginia Highlands Community College

  • EMTIn personNo diploma needed

    Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

    Southside Virginia Community College

    Keysville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Southside Virginia Community College, KeysvilleEMT · Accredited schoolIn 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,386

  • EMTIn personEducation and courses

    EMT Certification

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)

    Chester

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC), ChesterEMT · Accredited schoolIn 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $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, RichmondEMTIn 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $900
    School website, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at Richmond Adult Technical Center

  • 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, SpringfieldEMTIn 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,065

  • EMTIn personNo diploma needed

    Emergency Medical Technician-EMT

    Community College Workforce Alliance

    Midlothian

    No diploma needed

    Community College Workforce Alliance, MidlothianEMTIn 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,200

  • EMTHybridNo diploma needed

    EMT Basic Skills Career Studies Certificate

    Southwest VA Community College

    Cedar Bluff

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Southwest VA Community College, Cedar BluffEMT · Accredited schoolHybrid · 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,440
    Program website, EMT Basic Skills Career Studies Certificate at Southwest VA Community College

  • 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), FredericksburgEMTIn 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,500

  • EMTIn personNo diploma needed

    Emergency Medical Technician (Workforce - noncredit)

    Southside Virginia Community College

    Keysville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Southside Virginia Community College, KeysvilleEMT · Accredited schoolIn 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,800

  • Advanced EMTHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Services - Intermediate

    Danville Community College

    Danville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Danville Community College, DanvilleAdvanced EMT · Accredited schoolHybrid · 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,245

  • EMTHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician

    Time For Change

    Clinton, MD

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Time For Change, Clinton, MDEMTHybrid · 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,000
    School website, Emergency Medical Technician at Time For Change

How to pay for EMT classes in Virginia

WIOA funding can pay for EMT classes in Virginia

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

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.78

GI Bill for EMT classes

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.9

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

Quick facts: EMT classes in Virginia

programs with a price cost under $2,000
13 of 20
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
12th of 36
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
23 of 25
EMT and paramedic programs here, against the typical state's 18
20 vs 18

State comparisons use the same figures as the EMT classes by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

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

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

Other training in Virginia

How EMT classes compare with the rest of public safety: First responder training in Virginia

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 WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).10 The list here 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 the prices and results of Virginia EMT and paramedic programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

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. National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians: About Us
  3. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  4. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  5. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  6. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  8. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  9. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  10. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List