Emergency Medical Services
Morgan Community College is the center for Emergency Medical Services training in Eastern Colorado. EMS training is available for anyone interested in emergency medical services work with ambulance services, hospitals, clinical settings, fire and police departments. Training is also for those who could use EMT skills for their business or personal use. Emergency Medical Services training for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is offered regularly. Continuing education courses, Emergency Medical Responder, and recertification courses are also offered. Certificates in EMT, EMT-Intermediate and Advanced EMT (AEMT) are available along with an Associate of General Studies (A.G.S.) degree. An A.G.S. degree will enable students to pursue EMS courses in greater depth.
Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid Training
MCC provides training in emergency procedures for respiratory, obstructed airway, and cardiac arrest victims of all ages. It meets requirements of the American Heart Association.
EMS Continuing Education
EMT, Advanced EMT and EMT-I continuing education is available each year through courses in categories such as, Trauma, Medical Electives, I.V. Therapy for EMT’s.
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. 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.
Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate Certificate
The Advanced and Intermediate levels introduce the theories of advanced level assessment and management as outlined by the State of Colorado. The Emergency Medical Practice Advisory Council, under the direction of the executive director of the department, is responsible for advising the department regarding the appropriate scope of practice for EMS Providers.
Emergency Medical Technician Advanced Certificate