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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.
Choose a program – Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate or Clinical EMT or pursue a degree in Paramedicine. You can choose to complete any certificate or degree on its own, or you can build on your knowledge and start with the EMT certificate, then continue on to complete the Clinical EMT, and then stack your knowledge by pursuing a degree in Paramedicine.
Choose a certificate program—Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Clinical EMT—or pursue an associate of applied science (AAS) degree in Paramedicine.
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
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.
Stackable Options
Stackable certificates and degrees are a flexible way to earn a college degree. You start by earning a short-term certificate that gives you job-ready skills. You can choose to enter the workforce with your newly gained skills, or you can choose to continue your education—and some or all of the credits you earned while in the short-term certificate(s) can then be applied toward a higher degree, like an associate degree. This means you build valuable qualifications over time that increase your employment and earning potential.
You can choose to complete any certificate or degree on its own, or you can build on your knowledge and start with the EMT certificate, then continue on to complete the Clinical EMT, and then stack your knowledge by pursuing a degree in Paramedicine.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate
Become an EMT in just one semester. In this 12-credit program, you'll learn through a mix of classroom and hands-on lab training. You'll also gain real-world experience during clinical rotations, working side-by-side with ambulance and emergency room professionals. By completing this program, you’ll be eligible to sit for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) exam, apply to the state for certification to work as an EMT and to start your career.
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.
Clinical EMT Certificate
Build your skills and increase your employability. The 24-credit Clinical EMT certificate can be completed in two semesters. Semester one students complete the EMT certificate and semester two complete additional courses in IV/IO Therapy, EKG interpretation, medical record terminology, and either completion of courses in behavioral health or required prerequisites for the Paramedic program. Upon completion of the EMT certificate courses, you will be ready to sit for the NREMT exam and apply to the state for certification to work as an EMT.
Paramedicine
Paramedics provide advanced emergency medical care performing life-saving procedures, and serve in leadership roles. Paramedics have a higher level of training and an increased scope of practice beyond the role of an EMT.
FRCC is in the process of developing a Paramedic AAS degree. If you would like to be added to the email list to learn more, when information is available, please contact Jason.Lucas@frontrange.edu.
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
By completing this program, you'll be ready 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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Clinical EMT
Program Location: Boulder County, Larimer, Westminster
Total Credits: 24 credits (2 semesters)
The Clinical EMT certificate provides additional knowledge and training beyond the EMT certificate courses. The certificate consists of two parts:
Part 1: Complete the EMT certificate. Upon completion of the EMT certificate courses, you will be ready to sit for the NREMT exam and apply to the state for certification to work as an EMT, AND you will have completed half of the Clinical EMT certificate.
Part 2: Gain additional knowledge to advance your career by completing courses in IV/IO Therapy, Basic EKG Interpretation and Medical Record Terminology. Plus, students choose courses from two paths:
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- Students interested in applying for the Paramedic Program at Front Range Community
College take:
- Basic Anatomy & Physiology
- EMT Clinical Internship OR Advanced ECG Interpretations
- Students interested in applying for the Paramedic Program at Front Range Community
College take:
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- Students who are interested in behavioral health take:
- Introduction to Behavioral Healthcare and Wellness
- Mental Health Crisis and Intervention: Preparedness and Empathy
- Students who are interested in behavioral health take:
*Students successfully completing the behavioral health path will also earn the Behavioral Health Plus certificate.
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Fulfill EMT Continuing Education Requirements
Emergency medicine professionals and other healthcare professionals can fulfill their continuing education requirements and advance their careers by taking standalone healthcare courses at FRCC.
Courses are offered in CPR for Professionals, basic and advanced EKG Interpretation, EMS IV/IO therapy, health professional courses, behavioral health courses, and more.
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.
EMT 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.
Paramedic Professional Licensure Disclosure
Students should contact the Paramedic program they intend to attend to determine if that specific program will enable them to complete the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Paramedic exam.
Successful completion of an accredited Paramedic program makes the students ready to apply to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Paramedic exam. 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's 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. Students should contact the state or U.S. territory for additional information.