Entrance requirements:
To enroll in the EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate, or EMT-Paramedic programs, you must be at least 18 years of age, have all current immunizations, and be able to meet the requirements of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment EMTS Division Functional EMT Job Description. For enrollment into the EMT-Intermediate or Paramedic programs, you must have a current Colorado EMT-Basic certification, successfully complete all prescreening examinations, and prerequisites, and obtain department approval for enrollment into these programs.
The EMS Department is offering an EMT-Intermediate to Paramedic Bridge course for those who are EMT-Intermediates. To qualify for this program you must be an EMT-I99, be eligible for state certification, and pass an EMT-I prescreening exam or be nationally registered as an EMT-I99. For more information on prerequisites and classes, please call the EMS Department.