EMT Basic

Upon completion of the Emergency Medical Technical Program the student will meet the prerequisite for taking the National Registry Examination for Emergency Medical Technicians. The program will teach skills in emergency treatment procedures as used with an ambulance service.

Program Requirements

Total Credits 10

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
EMS121EMS1021	EMT Fundamentals	3
Introduces the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) student to prehospital emergency care. The topics included in this course are Emergency Medical Services (EMS) systems, well-being of the EMT, communications, documentation, anatomy, airway management, and patient assessment. (3-0)
EMS122EMS1022	EMT Medical Emergencies	4
Provides the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) student with the knowledge and skills to effectively provide emergency care and transportation to a patient experiencing a medical emergency. This course focuses on the integration of the physical exam, medical history, and pathophysiology when assessing and treating the medical patient. Prerequisite: Successful completion of EMS1021 with a "C" grade or better OR Co-requisite: EMS1021. (2-3)
EMS123EMS1023	EMT Trauma Emergencies	2
Provides the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) student with the knowledge and skills to provide appropriate emergency care and transportation of a patient who has suffered a traumatic injury. The concepts of kinematics and the biomechanics of trauma, along with pathophysiology and injury patterns, will provide the student with the ability to assess and manage the trauma patient. Prerequisite: Successful completion of EMS1021 with a "C" grade or better OR Co-requisite: EMS1021. (1-1.5)
EMS170EMS1070	EMT Clinical	1
Provides the EMT student with the clinical experience required of initial and some renewal processes. Prerequisite: Successful completion of EMS1021 with a "C" grade or better OR Co-requisite: EMS1021. (0-1)

Program Requirements / Classes

Emergency Medical Services	AAS
EMT Basic	CERT

Degree Descriptions

Associate of Arts Degree (A.A.) and Associate of Science Degree (A.S.)

The AA and the AS degrees are traditional 2-year degrees specifically designed to transfer to 4-year institutions for the purpose of completing a BA or a BS. They are often referred to as university parallel degrees. The general education requirements are what actually permit the degrees to be called Associates or Arts or Science. The difference between the AS and AA is minimal, with the AA permitting math courses and a science course that are not recognized under the AS degree. Read Colorado's Guaranteed Transfer Policy here.

Associate of General Studies (A.G.S.)

The AGS degree is, at times, articulated to transfer to certain 4-year institutions and programs. There is more room for flexibility in this degree. Generally, if a student decides to transfer to a 4-year school to pursue a BA or BS after earning the AGS, they may be short some of the general education requirements.

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

The Associate of Applied Science degree is rarely pursued by a student who intends to transfer to a 4-year school. It is primarily a degree that prepares a student to go directly into the workforce. It is typically a specific technical career that the student who seeks the AAS is seeking. Again, the general education requirements are less rigid with the AAS degree.

Certificate Programs

Certificates are 1-year technical programs that require no general education courses. Auto Tech, Agri-business, and Cosmetology are Certificate programs. English, math, science, etc. are not required to complete a certificate, although some students choose to take preparatory classes that might help them succeed in the program.