Emergency Medical Services
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Learn to provide life-saving and supportive care to patients in pre-hospital emergency settings. At Front Range Community College, we offer two certificate programs that will prepare you for a career in emergency medical services in one year or less.
In this program, you'll learn through classroom practice and also gain firsthand experience working with ambulance and emergency department professionals and through our internships. By the time you complete the program, you'll be ready to take certification exams to work as an emergency medical technician (EMT). Use your newfound knowledge to help people in your community.
Why Study Emergency Medical Services at Front Range Community College?
Get the hands-on experience you need to work in emergency medical services. At FRCC, you'll train under the supervision of our professional faculty. Practice using state-of-the-art equipment and mannequins and complete clinical internships with:
- Ambulance services
- Fire departments
- Emergency departments
We provide two programs for emergency medical services. Our EMT program can be completed in one semester. Our Clinical EMT program, which adds even greater depth, can be finished in one year. Both programs will prepare you for the National Registry of EMTs exam.
Finally, you'll learn more than just medical concepts at FRCC. Our program focuses on developing and maintaining critical thinking skills, professionalism and effective communication with patients and colleagues. You will also develop another essential skill - gaining compassion for the patients you serve.
Zero-Cost Certificate Program
You can now complete FRCC's emergency medical services certificate program — at no
cost to you. Thanks to the Care Forward Colorado grant program, you can have your
tuition, fees and course materials completely covered. All you have to do to receive
the scholarship money is apply for financial aid. Whatever isn’t covered by financial
aid will be covered by Care Forward dollars through May 2025. Learn more about the scholarship.
Certificate Options
EMT
Program Location: Boulder County, Larimer, Westminster
Total Credits: 12 credits (1 semester)
Get the entry-level skills required for employment with:
- Ambulance services
- Fire departments
- Hospital emergency departments
- Disaster relief organizations
You'll also be prepared to continue your education in nursing, paramedicine and medical school.
By completing this program, you'll be eligible to sit for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) examination. After successfully completing the NREMT exam, you can apply to the state for certification to work as an EMT in Colorado.
A part-time format spanning two semesters may be offered. Check with your preferred campus for information.
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Clinical EMT
Program Location: Boulder County, Larimer, Westminster
Total Credits: 24 credits (2 semesters)
Because of its additional courses, the clinical EMT certificate provides additional knowledge and training beyond the EMT certificate courses. You'll be able to expand your healthcare experience under the supervision of healthcare professionals.
You'll be able to work in healthcare or emergency medical service environments including:
- Ambulance services
- Fire departments
- Hospital emergency departments
- Disaster relief organizations
You'll also be prepared to continue your education in in nursing, paramedicine and medical school.
By completing this program, you'll be eligible to sit for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) examination. After successfully completing the NREMT exam, you can apply to the state for certification to work as an EMT in Colorado.
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Fulfill EMT Continuing Education Requirements
Emergency medicine professionals can fulfill their continuing education requirements and advance their careers with the following courses:
Transfer Options
Many emergency medical services students continue their education to earn associate degrees in paramedic studies or bachelor’s degrees in pre-medicine majors.
With the clinical experience gained in both the EMT certificate and clinical EMT certificate programs, you’ll also gain excellent patient care experience, further boosting your physician assistant or medical school applications.
Careers & Outcomes
Your degree or certificate program can open doors for a career in a variety of healthcare-related fields. Although some careers may require bachelor's and graduate degrees, you'll get a strong foundation with a degree from FRCC.
Professional Licensure Disclosure
Students enrolling or continuing at Front Range Community College (FRCC) have a right to certain information that the college must provide. As a student applying for or attending the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Program, you have the right to know it meets the certification criteria for Colorado. The degree/certificate may count toward licensing or certification in states other than Colorado. If you are planning to seek work outside of Colorado, it is strongly recommended that you contact that State's certifying or licensing entity for guidance before you begin this program. State-by-state information is available on the State EMS Agency Map.
This program meets the applicable state prerequisites for certification in Colorado as listed below:
- Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE)
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)
Licensure in Colorado has additional requirements beyond this certification. Contact the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment for specific information on moving toward licensure.
FRCC has not determined if the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Program meets applicable state prerequisites for licensure or certification in states other than Colorado. These states include Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming and U.S. Territories: American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.