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Welcome to the NRCC Emergency Medical Services Programs

This site provides information to current and prospective students about the Emergency Medical Services Programs. Our curriculum and experienced faculty prepare students for industry recognized exams and foster confidence to enter the work force.

The programs listed below are based upon the Virginia EMS Education Standards (VEMSES) which are derived from the National EMS Education Standards (NEMSES).

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Program Information

* Must obtain a minimum of a C in EMS courses to be eligible for the NREMT Exam

EMT CONTACT INFORMATION:

Chris Crookshanks
ccrookshanks@nr.edu
(540) 674-3600 extension 4218
Office: Godbey 86

Enrollment Support:

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ACADEMIC CALENDARS:

Fall 2024 14-Week Session

Fall 2024 10-Week Session

Fall 2024 1st 7-Week Session

Fall 2024 2nd 7-Week Session

Fall 2024 Exam Schedule

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ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL SEMESTER 2024 FOURTEEN-WEEK SESSION

FALL SEMESTER 2024
August 16-23	Friday-Friday	Faculty In-service
August 26	Monday	Classes Begin
August 30	Friday	Last Day to Add w/o Instructor Approval
September 2	Monday	Labor Day (College Closed)
September 10	Tuesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund *
October 16-18	Wednesday-Friday	Faculty Research (No Day or Evening Classes)
October 30	Wednesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade *
November 6	Wednesday	Spring and Summer Registration Begins
November 8	Friday	Applications for Graduation Due
November 25-26	Monday-Tuesday	Faculty In-service (No Day or Evening Classes)
November 27	Wednesday	Thanksgiving Break (No Classes; College Closes at Noon)
November 28-29	Thursday-Friday	Thanksgiving Break (College Closed)
December 13	Friday	Classes End
December 16	Monday	Exams Begin
December 19	Thursday	Exams End
December 20	Friday	Faculty In-service
December 20	Friday	Grades Due from Faculty (Noon)
December 20	Friday by 4:00 p.m.	Grades Available Online for Students
December 23	Monday	Faculty In-service

* Refund or withdrawal date for Fourteen-Week session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL SEMESTER 2024 TEN-WEEK SESSION

FALL SEMESTER 2024 TEN-WEEK SESSION
September 25	Wednesday	Classes Begin
September 30	Monday	Last Day to Add Classes
October 4	Friday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund *
October 16-18	Wednesday-Friday	Faculty Research (No Day or Evening Classes)
November 6	Wednesday	Spring and Summer Registration Begins
November 7	Thursday	Last Day to Drop and Receive "W" Grade *
November 8	Friday	Applications for Graduation Due
November 25-26	Monday-Tuesday	Faculty In-service (No Day or Evening Classes)
November 27	Wednesday	Thanksgiving Break (No Classes; College Closes at Noon)
November 28-29	Thursday-Friday	Thanksgiving Break (College Closed)
December 13	Friday	Exam Day/Classes End
December 16	Monday	Grades Due from Faculty (noon)

* Refund or withdrawal date for Ten-Week session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL SEMESTER 2024 FIRST 7-WEEK SESSION

FALL SEMESTER 2024 FIRST 7-WEEK SESSION
August 26	Monday	Classes Begin
August 28	Wednesday	Last Day to Add Classes
September 2	Monday	Labor Day (College Closed)
September 3	Tuesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund *
September 24	Tuesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive "W" Grade *
October 14	Monday	Exam Day/Classes End
October 15	Tuesday	Grades Due from Faculty

* Refund or withdrawal date for First Seven-Week session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL SEMESTER 2024 SECOND 7-WEEK SESSION

FALL SEMESTER 2024 SECOND 7-WEEK SESSION
October 21	Monday	Classes Begin
October 23	Wednesday	Last Day to Add Classes
October 28	Monday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund *
November 6	Wednesday	Spring and Summer Registration Begins
November 8	Friday	Applications for Graduation Due
November 15	Friday	Last Day to Drop and Receive "W" Grade *
November 25-26	Monday-Tuesday	Faculty In-service (No Day or Evening Classes)
November 27	Wednesday	Thanksgiving Break (No Classes; College Closes at Noon)
November 28-29	Thursday-Friday	Thanksgiving Break (College Closed)
December 13	Friday	Exam Day/Classes End
December 16	Monday	Grades Due from Faculty (noon)

* Refund or withdrawal date for Second Seven-Week session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.

Fall 2024 EXAM SCHEDULE

EXAM TIMES	MONDAY DEC 16	TUESDAY DEC 17	WEDNESDAY DEC 18	THURSDAY DEC 19
8:00 - 10:00	8:00 MWF	9:30 TR	9:05 MWF	8:00 TR
10:30 - 12:30	10:10 MWF	12:00 noon TR	11:15 MWF
1:00 - 3:00	12:20 MWF	1:30 TR	1:25 MWF	4:30 TR
3:30 - 5:30	2:30 MWF	3:00 TR	3:35 MWF
Evening	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SUMMER SEMESTER 2024

SUMMER SEMESTER 2024 10-WEEK SESSION (T)
May 20	Monday	Classes Begin
May 24	Friday	Last Day to Add Without Instructor Approval
May 27	Monday	Memorial Day (College Closed)
May 30	Thuesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund*
June 19	Wednesday	Juneteenth Observed (College Closed)
July 1	Monday	Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade*
July 4	Thursday	Independence Day (College Closed)
July 31	Wednesday	Exam Day/Classes End
August 1	Thursday	Grades Due from Faculty (noon)
August 2	Friday	Grades Available Online for Students

* Refund or withdrawal date for Ten-Week session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.

SUMMER SEMESTER 2024 FIRST 5-WEEK SESSION
May 20	Monday	Classes Begin
May 22	Wednesday	Last Day to Add Without Instructor Approval
May 24	Friday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund*
May 27	Monday	Memorial Day (College Closed)
June 10	Monday	Last Day to Drop and Receive "W” Grade*
June 19	Wednesday	Juneteenth Observed (College Closed)
June 25	Tuesday	Exam Day/Classes End
June 26	Wednesday	Grades Due from Faculty (noon)
June 27	Thursday	Grades Available Online for Students

* Refund or withdrawal date for First Five-Week session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.

SUMMER SEMESTER 2024 SECOND 5-WEEK SESSION
June 26	Wednesday	Classes Begin
June 28	Friday	Last Day to Add Without Instructor Approval
June 2	Tuesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund*
July 4	Thursday	Independence Day (College Closed)
July 16	Tuesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade*
July 31	Wednesday	Exam Day/Classes End
August 1	Thursday	Grades Due from Faculty (noon)
August 2	Friday	Grades Available Online for Students

* Refund or withdrawal date for Second Five-Week session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.

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