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Emergency medicine is one of the fastest growing fields within the health care industry and it offers many diverse job opportunities throughout the country. The Emergency Medical Services program helps students develop skills to care for patients in their home, at the scene of an accident and during transport in an ambulance. Students learn how to assess the patient’s condition, manage respiratory and cardiac problems, and take care of trauma injuries. The program includes didactic classroom lectures, clinical rotations within area emergency rooms and ride time with local fire departments.

Why choose the Emergency Medical Services program at CMU Tech?

  • Program meets the national registry standards for basic level training for the emergency medical technician, and fire agency and ambulance requirements for employment.
  • Clinical hours and experience in emergency rooms and ambulances are included
  • Graduates are prepared to take registry exam for national and state certification
  • Course activities include: Safety Fair at Mesa Mall, ambulance operations and driving, interactive training with police academy cadets, Little Mavs training with small children, CPR/AED training and certification life-like scenarios, and National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) skills practice and check-offs

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The EMT-Paramedic (EMT-P) represents the most advanced level of training of the emergency medical technician system. At this level, the caregiver receives advanced training in the use of procedures, medications and equipment to manage medical emergencies and traumatic injuries in patients of all ages. EMT-Paramedics provide the most extensive pre-hospital care. Through performance of assessments and providing medical care, their goal is to prevent and reduce mortality and morbidity due to illness and injury. Paramedics primarily provide care to emergency patients in an out-of-hospital setting. The program prepares the graduate to take the NREMT examination and become certified as an EMT-paramedic.

Academic Requirements for Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic

The EMT-Basic represents the first component of the emergency medical technician system. An EMT-B is trained to care for patients at the scene of an accident and while transporting patients by ambulance to the hospital under medical direction. The EMT-B has the emergency skills to assess a patient’s condition and manage respiratory, cardiac and trauma emergencies. Formal courses are combined with skills practice and time in an emergency room or ambulance for a total of 195 contact hours. The program also provides instruction and practice in dealing with bleeding, fractures, airway obstruction, cardiac arrest and emergency childbirth. Students learn how to use and maintain common emergency equipment, such as backboards, suction devices, splints, oxygen delivery systems and stretchers. Graduates of approved EMT-Basic training programs who pass a written and practical examination administered by the State certifying agency or the NREMT earn the title “Registered EMT-Basic.”

Academic Requirements for Technical Certificate in Emergency Medical Technician-Basic

The EMT-Paramedic (EMT-P) represents the most advanced level of training of the emergency medical technician system. At this level, the caregiver receives advanced training in the use of procedures, medications and equipment to manage medical emergencies and traumatic injuries in patients of all ages. EMT-Paramedics provide the most extensive pre-hospital care. Through performance of assessments and providing medical care, their goal is to prevent and reduce mortality and morbidity due to illness and injury. Paramedics primarily provide care to emergency patients in an out-of-hospital setting. The program prepares the graduate to take the NREMT examination and become certified as an EMT-paramedic.

Academic Requirements for Technical Certificate in Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic

Career Opportunities

  • Private, public or hospital-based ambulance services
  • Hospital emergency rooms
  • Ski patrol
  • Search and rescue
  • Private physician offices

Career Pathways

Career pathway programs prepare students for employment in industries while also providing a stepping stone to an associate degree, bachelor’s degree and beyond. Learn more about career pathways.

Career Pathways Certificate Length of Program
EMT-Basic 1 semester (10 credits)

Program Requirements

In addition to completing the program application and admission to CMU Tech, all students:

  • must be at least 18 years of age within 10 weeks of the start of classes
  • must provide proof of immunizations (MMR1 and MMR2, VERICELLA 1and 2, HEP, DPT, FLU, Tdap, TB1 and TB2)
  • must be able to pass a drug screen and background check
  • prior to clinical rotations, will be required to either 1) show proof of a Covid vaccine, or 2) provide a medical or religious exemption.  If you have questions regarding vaccine requirements, contact Pam Holder, EMS Program Director

Program Goals

The common goal of our Emergency Medical Technician programs is to prepare students for employment in specific occupations. Students are encouraged to discuss career goals and educational objectives with an Advisor prior to enrolling in these programs. Our minimum expectation is to prepare competent entry-level Emergency Medical Technician- Paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.

 

100%

Paramedic - Pass rate

On the National Registry written exam in 2022.

100%

Paramedic - Positive Job Placement

Placement with a first responder agency in 2022.

55.6%

Retention

Students remain for the full program.

5

Number of Graduates

Students who graduated in 2022.

Fees - All EMS Classes

Complete a Background Check After Submitting an Application
Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI)  $5.00
Complete the Following After Acceptance
Drug Screen (5 panel) $36.00
HPSO Liability Insurance $32.00
Uniform Shirts (Class shirt x your preference) $15.00
Uniform Shirt (Clinical Shirt x 1) $18.00
CPR Card $10.00
Black EMT Style Pants varies with retailer
Black Shoes Non-Porous varies with retailer
Copy of Immunizations

Additional immunizations as

required from clinical sites

Accreditation

The Colorado Mesa University Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). 

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
727-210-2350 
www.caahep.org 
 
Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP) 
214-703-8445 
www.coaemsp.org

 

Program Course Plan

Fall Semester

EMTS 225 Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice 3 credits
EMTS 225L Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice Lab 2 credits
EMTS 229 Paramedic Pharmacology 3 credits
EMTS 229L Paramedic Pharmacology Lab 2 credits
EMTS 231 Paramedic Cardiology 5 credits
EMTS 231L Paramedic Cardiology Lab 1 credit
Total Fall Credit Hours 16 credits

 

Spring Semester

EMTS 227 Paramedic Special Considerations 3 credits
EMTS 227L Paramedic Special Considerations Lab 2 credit
EMTS 233 Paramedic Medical Emergencies 4 credits
EMTS 233L Paramedic Medical Emergencies Lab 1 credits
EMTS 235 Paramedic Trauma Emergencies 4 credits
EMTS 235L Paramedic Trauma Emergencies Lab 1 credit
Total Spring Credit Hours 15 credits

 

Summer Semester

EMTS 237 Paramedic Internship Prep 2 credits
EMTS 280 Paramedic Internship I 6 credits
EMTS 281 Paramedic Internship II 6 credits
Total Summer Credit Hours 14 credits

 

Essential Learning Requirements

Communication
ENGL 111 English Composition I 3 credits
Choose one of the following 3 credits
ENGL 112 English Composition II
SPCH 101 Interpersonal Communications
SPCH 102 Speechmaking
Mathematics
MATH 107  Career Math (or higher) 3 credits
Sciences
BIOL 101 General Human Biology 3 credits
BIOL 101L General Human Biology Laboratory 1 credit
PSYC 150 General Psychology 3 credits
Total Essential Learning Requirements 16 credits

Program Faculty