Front Range Community College

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.