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EMT Class

The Virginia Tech Rescue Squad and Blacksburg Volunteer Rescue Squad sponsor an EMT Basic course. This course meets the requirements to test for Virginia and National Registry initial certification for the EMT Basic level. The course meets Mondays and Wednesdays. The course is held at the Blacksburg Volunteer Rescue Squad at 1300 Progress Street NW in Blacksburg. Please check back for course updates.

CLICK HERE to apply. An American Heart Association BLS Provider CPR course is a prerequisite to apply. Preference is given to members of Montgomery county EMS agencies. However, a waiting list will be kept in case spots become available.

CPR, Revive, Stop the Bleed, Vitals, First Aid, AED Courses

VTRS offers a variety of courses to educate the general public about basic life saving skills: