Colorado Mountain College
Emergency Medical Technician Basic Program at CMC
Be well-prepared for the National Registry NREMT exam. with our state/nationally approved EMT-B program
The Colorado Health Department requires specific training for those who work as emergency medical technicians in emergency care situations. This program covers those requirements and prepares students for the national examination.
Emergency Medical Technician program graduates are hired or serve as EMT volunteers for ambulance services, police departments, fire departments, ski patrols and search-and-rescue organizations.
The EMT program may be taken in conjunction with other course work or independently. However, because of the limited course requirements, it is not appropriate as a sole course of study for full-time students. Graduates of the program will receive a Certificate of Occupational Proficiency in Emergency Medical Technology.
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate is offered at:
Aspen: Mostly in-person
Breckenridge: Mostly in-person
Carbondale: Mostly in-person
Leadville: Mostly in-person
Rifle: Mostly in-person
Salida: Mostly in-person
Steamboat Springs: Mostly in-person
Vail Valley at Edwards: Mostly in-person
background check, National Registry Exam, and Colorado Certification. Additional requirements may apply at individual clinical sites.
The EMT program may be taken in conjunction with other course work or independently. However, because of the limited course requirements, it is not appropriate as a sole course of study for full-time students. Students must earn a “B” or better in the three EMT courses (EMS 1045, EMS 1046, and EMS 1070) to receive a Colorado Mountain College Certificate of Occupational Proficiency.
Students must be 18 years old before the first day of the course in order to participate. Please note: the curriculum is subject to change based on new National Scope of Practice.
Students must demonstrate college-level proficiency in composition and reading as a prerequisite for courses within this certificate. Skills in these areas may affect the sequence of courses in which students can enroll and may also extend the time required to complete this program. For details see the Academic Placement Methods and Placement Test Options section.
Graduates of the program will receive a Certificate of Occupational Proficiency in Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
The EMT certificate is offered at Colorado Mountain College in Aspen, Breckenridge, Carbondale, Leadville, Rifle, Salida, Steamboat Springs, and Vail Valley at Edwards.
CMC also offers certificates in Advanced EMT, Paramedic, Wilderness Emergency Medical Services, Rope Rescue Technician, and Wilderness Medical Professional as well as an Associate of Applied Science degree in EMT Paramedic.
This certificate program is not eligible for federal student aid funds.
This program has a fee that may be non-refundable. Please see the registration staff for more information.
What information do I need to provide to register?
Completed Colorado Mountain College Admissions Application
Proof of college level reading and composition (ACT or SAT scores, college transcripts, or Accuplacer testing at CMC)
What information needs to be provided within the first two weeks of class?
Successful background check and drug screen (instructions will be provided at first class)
Immunization records including proof of MMR vaccinations (2 shots or titer)
Proof of 2 negative 2-step TB tests or 1 Quantiferon gold or 1 chest x-ray (any choice within the past year)
Proof of 3 Hepatitis B vaccinations or titer or signed rejection
Proof of current season flu shot
Proof of fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Proof of varicella (chickenpox) vaccinations (2 shots or titer)
Proof of current tetanus vaccination (within the past 10 years)
Copy of current AHA CPR for the Healthcare Provider certification (this course is taught during the EMT Basic class)
Copy of health insurance card
Signed Colorado Mountain College Waiver (instructor will provide)
Signed Worker’s Compensation Form (instructor will provide)
Signed Functional Position Description for EMT (instructor will provide)
Signed Student Policy Manual (instructor will provide)