Emergency Medical Services | EMT Enhanced Curriculum Certificate
Offers education, training, and supervised clinical experience to further prepare an EMT student to function in the pre-hospital setting such as urban/rural EMS, fire services, or contracted medical work with industrial, tactical, or expeditionary systems. Furthermore, students will be better equipped to apply for work with public and private healthcare institutions and correctional institutions. Emphasizes the enhanced EMT scope of practice available to practitioners in Colorado and elsewhere. Upon successful completion of the program, individuals will obtain an Intravenous Therapy certification, and program completion certification for increased visibility during job applications.
Program co-requisites to begin:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EMS 1021 | EMT Fundamentals | 3 |
| EMS 1022 | EMT Medical Emergencies | 4 |
| EMS 1023 | EMT Trauma Emergencies | 2 |
| EMS 1024 | EMT Special Considerations | 2 |
| EMS 1070 | EMT Clinical | 1 |
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the EMT Enhanced Curriculum certificate program, students should be able to:
- Interpret 3-lead electrocardiogram results
- Model therapeutic communication techniques in the field, clinical environment, and simulated field environment
- Demonstrate successful peripheral intravenous (IV) access in the lab and clinical setting