2015-2016 Academic Catalog w/Addendum

Emergency Medical Technician Certificate

The Emergency Medical Technician Certificate prepares graduates for jobs where certification is required by statute such as ambulance attendant, as well as other jobs where emergency medical skills are required. EMT-Basic is approved by the Colorado State Department of Health and is offered both spring and fall semesters on the Fort Morgan campus. MCC Centers offer EMT training annually. Upon successful completion of the EMT Certificate program, students will then be eligible to take the National Registry Practical and Computer based exams. Students that successfully complete the National Registry exams can then apply to the State of Colorado, EMS Division for State Certification.

Program Prerequisites and Additional Requirements:

  • Pass background check** See DISQUALIFYING OFFENSES at http://www.MorganCC.edu/docs/disqualifyingoffenses2010.pdf
  • Pass 10-panel drug screen**
  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Submit proof of current immunizations**
  • Purchase required student liability insurance and make payment for clinical badge at MCC Bookstore
  • Documentation of current certification in American Heart Professional Rescuer CPR or equivalent
  • Completion of the EMT-Basic program application

**Contact Student Success Advisor for Health Occupations for details

Course Requirements:

Course NumberTitleCredits
EMS 121EMT Fundamentals

3

EMS 122EMT Medical Emergencies

4

EMS 123EMT Trauma Emergencies

2

EMS 170EMT Clinical

1

Note: Not Financial Aid eligible

Note: MCC will offer the required National Registry Practical Exams as needed. Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

Total Credit Hours: 10

Code: M_CER_EMTB

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