EMT/EMS
Through a partnership with Arapahoe Community College (ACC), DCSD students will be able to complete their Emergency Medical Technician Certificate. This 12-credit hour certificate program provides the basic skills to work in an ambulance, apply for firefighting positions, work as an EMT in emergency departments, and work ski patrols. Those who complete the sequence will be eligible to take both the National Registry Practical and Written Examinations. EMT Clinical is the course in which the student will complete approximately 24 hours of clinical experiences on an ambulance and extrication lab.
Applications will be available from January 10 - March 7, 2025
Note: Year 2 Student Applications will be send directly to students by Instructors.
Pathway Prerequisites
This pathway is open to seniors only. Students must earn a minimum of 80% in each course to proceed through the program.
Admission Requirements:
- Minimum of 18 years of age prior to the start of the Clinical Rotations (EMS 1070). If students do not turn 18 prior to the start of the clinical rotations (late spring), they can work with the dean of EMT at ACC to complete it on their own after high school graduation.
- Current American Heart Association Healthcare CPR for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) certificate
- Obtain the required vaccinations
- A Criminal Background Check and Drug Screen is required for all EMS students.
Meet Your Instructors
Recommended Learning Sequence
Credit Opportunities
- ACC - EMS 1021 EMT Fundamentals
- ACC - EMS 1022 Medical Emergencies
- ACC - EMS 1023 EMT Trauma Emergencies
- ACC - EMS 1024 EMT Special Considerations
- ACC - EMS 1070 EMT Clinical