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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.
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
Successful completion of the EMT program makes the students eligible to sit for the National Registry of EMTs (NREMT). Successful completion of the NREMT, at the specific provider level, makes the students eligible for certification in the states or U.S. Territories listed below. Other certification requirements may exist for a state. If a student is considering seeking certification in a state other than Colorado, the student is encouraged to contact that state EMS office directly by clicking the link for the state or U.S. Territory below.
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, 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 of Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands.
Alaska, New York, and American Samoa have identified “alternative methods” of certification, so our program does not meet requirements. Students should contact the state or U.S. territory for additional information.