Emergency Medical Services: EMT Basic
Certificate
This 10-credit hour certificate program provides the basic skills to work ambulance, apply for firefighting positions, work as an EMT-tech in emergency departments and work ski patrols. EMS 125/EMS 170 satisfies the state requirements for Basic EMT Certification. Those who successfully complete EMS 125/EMS 170 will be eligible to take the National Registry Examination. Successful completion of this exam is required for certification in the State of Colorado. In addition, the student needs to enroll in EMS 170 EMT – Basic Clinical where the student will do approximately 45 hours of clinical experience in emergency departments, nursing homes, on fire rescue and ambulance.

Admission Requirements (Prerequisites):

• Minimum of 18 years of age by the middle of the class to be eligible to participate in clinicals (EMS 170), take the National Registry Examination and to apply to the state to become a State Certified EMT.
• Current CPR certificate (American Heart Association Health Care provider, or American Red Cross Professional Rescuer).
• Hepatitis B vaccination*
• Tetanus within 10 years
• MMR vaccinations (2)*
• TB Skin test
• *or Titer
• American Data Bank criminal background check

If not exempt, student must take the ACCUPLACER placement test and score at least 80 in reading and recommended 95 in sentence skills. Call the School office for program guides 303.797.5991.

Accreditation of this program is through the Colorado Department of Health, Emergency Medical Services Division. This agency may be reached at 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, CO 80222-1530. Telephone; 303.692.2980.

*Contact the Financial Aid Office for information regarding Financial Aid eligibility for this program.

Emergency Medical Services: EMT Basic Enhanced
Certificate
This 27-hour EMT–B enhanced certificate provides additional training to improve the EMT’s employability, prepare the student for paramedic school and other healthcare careers. Many of the enhanced certificate classes are prerequisites for entrance into the EMT – Paramedic Program. Consult an advisor for appropriate electives.

Contact the Financial Aid Office for information regarding Financial Aid eligibility for this program.

Emergency Medical Services: EMT Paramedic
Certificate
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 three times per year: twice as a full-time program (starting in January or July) and once as a part-time program (starting in May).

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 vaccinations*
• MMR vaccinations (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 grade on the HOBIT EKG and EMT – Basic entrance exams
• The applicant must apply directly to HealthONE EMS and to the College. Please call HealthONE EMS at 303.788.6303 for more information, or the School of Health Science and Engineering at 303.797.5888.

The Paramedic 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 Certification Examination.

Following are many of the topics covered: EMS systems, paramedic roles and responsibilities, injury and illness prevention, medical/legal issues, ethics, path physiology, pharmacology, medication administration, patient assessment, trauma management, respiratory system management, cardiovascular management, management of medical emergencies, pediatric management, management of obstetric and gynecologic emergencies, management of emotional crisis, assessment bases management and EMS operations.

Contact the Financial Aid Office for information regarding Financial Aid eligibility for this program.

Emergency Medical Services: Paramedicine
Degree and Certificate Requirements
2009-2010 Catalog

Associate of Applied Science Degree
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 three times per year: twice as a full-time program (starting in January or July) and once as a part-time program (starting in May).

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 grade on the HOBIT 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 Certification 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.

Course Descriptions | Degree Requirements