Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

Course Description

An EMT is a health care professional trained in the basic skills needed for rendering care to patients in need of emergency care and transport due to illness or injury. This course equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, stabilize, and transport patients experiencing medical emergencies, trauma, and environmental hazards.

This course is ideal for individuals seeking a career in emergency services, fire rescue, law enforcement, wilderness response, or disaster medicine.

Upon successful completion of the EMT course, the candidate is eligible to take the National Registry Written exam to obtain National Certification as an EMT and then may apply for Colorado State certification/licensure as an EMT.

Length of Course: 172 total hours - 156 classroom hours and 16 clinical hours
Minimum Required GPA to pass: 80%

Student Eligibility for the Course

  1. Applicant must be at least 18 years of age
  2. Applicant must provide completion of high school education or equivalent
  3. Applicant must be able to read at the 10th grade level or higher

Required Documentation for Admission

Copies of the following documentation MUST be submitted within 2 weeks of application submission:

  1. Birth certificate or driver’s license or other documentation of applicant's age (18 minimum requirement)
  2. Documentation of high school education - may be high school diploma, GED, or college transcript/degree.
  3. Documentation of reading at the 10th grade level - may be any of the following:
    College Transcript/Degree
    SAT Reading: 430 or higher
    EBRW score:1095 or higher
    ACT Reading score: 18 or higher
    COMPASS Reading score: 50 or higher
    ACCUPLACER (Next Gen) Reading score: 218 or higher; (Classic) Reading Score: 40 or higher
    ASVAB Scores – 31 or higher

Immunization Requirements & Background Check Information

As part of the EMT Course, students are required to participate in (& complete) clinical rotations. Once class starts, students will be provided with detailed information regarding the clinical rotations. Additionally, each student will be provided with a web-based account for submission of the required documentation.

Students are responsible for all costs associated with the immunization & background check requirements.

The following is a list of documentation/items will be required:
● Completed COVID vaccination series OR approved exemption.
● Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Vaccination/Illness Immunity Record/titer.
● Tdap
● Hepatitis B Vaccination Series (started)/titer.
● Seasonal Flu Vaccination (REQUIRED November – March)
● Tuberculosis Testing (PPD or QuantiFERON TB) within the last year.
● Complete criminal background check (PreCheck)
Criminal background checks are required.
A clinical affiliate may deny a student access to participate in clinical rotations at their facility based on the results of a student’s background check
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Applicants who have been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic violation may be ineligible for certification by the State of Colorado. For more information, contact the State of Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment / Division of Emergency Medical Services at 303-692-2980.

Course Cancellation Policy

Cancellation / refunds:

  1. Individuals canceling prior to the first day of class will be refunded tuition paid, less a $50 enrollment processing charge.
  2. Refunds requested after the beginning of class will be pro-rated based on hours attended.
  3. In the event the course is cancelled, a 100 percent refund will be given. The refund will be exclusive of books, tools and supplies.
  4. This Institute does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or veteran’s status.
  5. We reserve the right to cancel/alter courses.

Class Information

Price per Seat:

$1250 / seat

Standard Class:

4 - 12 Seats

Number of sessions:

172 x hours

Upcoming Course Dates

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