2010-2011 Catalog
EMS Paramedic A.A.S.

This program is offered in partnership with HealthONE EMS in Englewood, CO and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditations of Allied Health Educations Programs. This program is offered two times per year. Students have the option of attending full-time or part-time.

• The student must have the following prerequisites to be considered for entrance into this program:
• One year of documented EMT Basic or Intermediate field experience
• Basic ECG Interpretation class
• IV Certification
• Current CPR Card
• HEP B vaccination*
• MMR vaccination (2)*
• Tetanus vaccination
• TB Skin Test
• *or Titer
• CBI criminal background check
• One year of College-level Anatomy and Physiology (8 credit hours). BIO 201 and 202 will meet this requirement.
• Must receive an acceptable score on the HOBET EKG and EMT – Basic entrance exams

NOTE: All Students in EMS programs must have the HEP B vaccination and MMR Vaccinations (2) or Titer

The applicant must apply directly to HealthONE EMS (for the paramedic certificate) and to the College (to apply for the degree). Please call HealthONE EMS at 303.7886303 for more information or the School of Health Science and Engineering at 303.797.5991.

The Paramedicine Program has four components: Lecture, Lab, Clinical and Field internships. This is approximately 1200 hours. The student must complete all coursework, lecture, lab, clinical and field internship, as well as pass all academic and practical components before sitting for the National Registry Examination.

The program is designed to train workers in the field of Emergency Medical Services. It begins with an entry-level EMT-Basic certificate program and includes an Associate of Applied Science degree in Paramedicine. Students should consult with an Emergency Medical Service faculty Advisor early in their College career to explore all of their educational options. Students must earn a “C” or better in all EMS courses to graduate. All students must complete a criminal background check prior to enrolling in this program.

This program assists students in advancing their careers in the EMS systems.