NJC Emergency Medical Services
Area of Study

Emergency Medical Services

Our short-term degrees and certificates launch you into a career. Some certificates can be completed in just one semester.

Upcoming Classes

 

Community CPR (Heart Saver) Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED


  • Community CPR Target Audience: Teachers, coaches, daycare staff, parents, and everyday citizens.  
  • Community CPR Details: Focuses on basic chest compressions, standard rescue breaths, basic choking relief, and simple AED (Automated External Defibrillator) use for single rescuers.
Dates for upcoming CPR classes:
Friday, September 25, 2026, 2 pm, Knowles Hall, Room 312
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 8 am, Knowles Hall, Room 312
Saturday, October 31, 2026, 10 am, Knowles Hall, Room 312

 

CPR for Professionals or Basic Life Support (BLS)


  • BLS CPR Target Audience: Nurses, doctors, paramedics, EMTs, and other clinical or professional rescuers.
  • BLS CPR Details: Teaches high-quality single and multi-rescuer team CPR, bag-valve-mask (BVM) ventilations, advanced airway devices, and complex, scenario-based assessments. 

Dates for upcoming CPR classes:

 

Do you have a group that needs a class? We may be able to accommodate you.

Please contact Mack Land or Kelly Dyess with any questions at:
Mack Land at 970-521-6855 or email mack.land@njc.edu or 
Kelly Dyess at 970-521-6637 or email kelly.dyess@njc.edu 

 

 

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David Lock
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David Lock

When I started attending NJC I was blown away by the compassion of the professors.

Michael Chavez
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Michael Chavez

I am actually interested in what I am learning. I learn something new every day and the teachers are willing to help us take our education wherever we want to go.

Rayna Medeles
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Rayna Medeles

I've taken some hard courses that, at the beginning, I would never have thought I could ever get past. It's awesome how dedicated the professors here are!

Program Requirements / Classes

Emergency Medical Services

Associate of Applied Science
60 Credits

EMT Basic

Certificate
10 Credits

Staff

Kelly Dyess
Administrative Assistant II- Business, Math, Science & Fire/EMT
970-521-6637
Whyman Hall- 126F
Sterling
Mack Land
Paramedic Clinical Coordinator & Instructor
970-521-6855
KH 327
Sterling
Mack Land
Lisa Werts
Paramedic Program Director
970-521-6871
Knowles Hall room 300
Sterling
Lisa Werts
Gerry Whipple II
Career and Technical Education Career Navigator
970-521-6691
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