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).
• 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 division 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.

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.

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
• Tetanus vaccination
• 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 Health, Math, Science and Engineering Division Office at 303.797.5991.

The Paramedic Program has four components: Lecture, Lab, Clinical and Field internships. This is approximately 1200 hours. The student must complete all course-work, lecture, lab, clinicals 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, pathophysiology, 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.

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 vaccinations
• MMR vaccinations
• Tetanus vaccination
• 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 (for the paramedic certificate) and to the College (to apply for the degree). Please call HealthONE EMS at 303.788.6303 for more information or the Health, Math, Science and Engineering Division Office at 303.797.5991.

The Paramedic Program has four components: Lecture, Lab, Clinical and Field internships. This is approximately 1200 hours. The student must complete all course work, lecture, lab, clinicals 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.

Major Courses (59 credit hours)
EMS 125	Emergency Medical Technician- Basic	9 credits
EMS 170	Emergency Medical Technician- Basic Clinical	1 credit
EMS 130	EMT Intravenous Therapy	2 credits
CCN 230	Basic EKG Interpretation	2 credits
EMS 225	Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice	3 credits
EMS 226	Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice Lab	2 credits
EMS 227	Paramedic Special Considerations	3 credits
EMS 228	Paramedic Special Considerations Lab	2 credit
EMS 229	Paramedic Pharmacology	3 credits
EMS 230	Paramedic Pharmacology Lab	2 credits
EMS 231	Paramedic Cardiology	5 credits
EMS 232	Paramedic Cardiology lab	1 credit
EMS 233	Paramedic Medical Emergencies	4 credits
EMS 234	Paramedic Medical Emergencies Lab	1 credit
EMS 235	Paramedic Trauma Emergencies	4 credits
EMS 236	Paramedic Trauma Emergencies Lab	1 credits
EMS 237	Paramedic Internship Preparatory	2 credits
EMS 280	Paramedic Internship I	6 credits
EMS 281	Paramedic Internship II	6 credits
General Education Courses (21 Credit Hours)
ENG 131	Technical Writing	3 credits
COM 125	Interpersonal Communication, OR	3 credits
COM 126	Communication in Healthcare	3 credits
MAT 108	Technical Mathematics or higher	4 credits
BIO 201	Human Anatomy and Physiology I	4 credits
BIO 202	Human Anatomy and Physiology II	4 credits
PSY 101	Introduction to Psychology	3 credits
Total		80 Credit Hours

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