West Potomac Academy is a Governor's Health Science Academy within Fairfax County Public Schools that empowers students to gain 21st-century skills while exploring career opportunities in Health and Medical Sciences, Communication and the Arts, and Human Services. The Academy provides students with hands-on skills, industry recognized certifications, licensure and valuable career experiences with local health and human services industry partners.
Location
Alexandria, VA
Phone
703-718-2752
nora.covert@fcps.edu
West Potomac Academy is a Governor's Health Science Academy within Fairfax County Public Schools that empowers students to gain 21st-century skills while exploring career opportunities in Health and Medical Sciences, Communication and the Arts, and Human Services. The Academy provides students with hands-on skills, industry recognized certifications, licensure and valuable career experiences with local health and human services industry partners.
Location
Alexandria, VA
Phone
703-718-2752
nora.covert@fcps.edu
Choose from available first responder training programs.
Students explore and apply the fundamentals of Emergency Medical Services (EMS), anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology while demonstrating skills in assessing and managing patient care, including assessing the scene and understanding shock, resuscitation, and trauma. Successful completion qualifies students to enroll in EMT II.
Students explore and apply the fundamentals of Emergency Medical Services (EMS), anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology while demonstrating skills in assessing and managing patient care, including assessing the scene and understanding shock, resuscitation, and trauma. Successful completion qualifies students to enroll in EMT II.
Students build on their knowledge and skills for providing basic life support by focusing on the areas of EMS operations, medical emergencies, and management of special patient populations. Includes supervised field experience with at least 10 patient contacts outside of school hours. Successful completion may lead to eligibility to take the Virginia State Psychomotor Exam and the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) cognitive exam.
Students build on their knowledge and skills for providing basic life support by focusing on the areas of EMS operations, medical emergencies, and management of special patient populations. Includes supervised field experience with at least 10 patient contacts outside of school hours. Successful completion may lead to eligibility to take the Virginia State Psychomotor Exam and the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) cognitive exam.
Find the training facilities and locations where programs are offered.
Sorted by distance, within 75 miles.
Administrators at West Potomac Academy can claim this organization to manage waitlists, enroll students, accept payments, host learning modules and more — all in one place.