Academic Catalog - Emergency Medical Services Certificate
Certificate & Course Information
The Emergency Medical Services certificate programs provide instruction for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and EMT Intermediate. Successful completion of the Otero emergency medical training programs’ requirements for graduation will also entitle the graduate to submit an application to the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) for Emergency Medical Technician or EMT Intermediate certification testing.
Professional Licensure Disclosure
Students are advised to review the information on the CCCS Professional Licensure Disclosure page; https://at.cccs.edu/professional-licensure-disclosure/ BEFORE beginning a program that leads to professional licensure with the intent to be licensed outside of the state of Colorado. Review the licensing information provided for the applicable program(s) below. While CCCS colleges endeavor to ensure this information is up to date, changes in licensure requirements of any state can change at any time. Contact the appropriate licensing agency in the U.S. states and territories where licensure is intended. This will enable you to obtain the most up-to-date information about licensure requirements and confirm the CCCS college program meets those requirements.
EMS Certificate Pathway Courses |
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EMT Basic Certificate |
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Required Courses | Credits |
EMS 1021 – EMT Fundamentals | 3 credits |
EMS 1022 – EMT Medical Emergencies | 4 credits |
EMS 1023 – EMT Trauma Emergencies | 2 credits |
EMS 1070 – EMT Basic Clinical | 1 credit |
EMT Advanced Certificate |
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Required Courses | Credits |
EMS 1071 AEMT Clinical Internship | 2 credits |
EMS 1125 – AEMT Fundamentals | 2 credits |
EMS 1127 – AEMT Special Considerations | 2 credits |
EMS 1129 AEMT Pharmacology | 1 credits |
EMS 1133 – AEMT Medical Emergencies | 2 credits |
EMS 1135 AEMT Trauma Emergencies | 2 credits |
EMS 1132 – AEMT IV/IO Therapy | 2 credits |