Paramedic Preparation Certificate

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CIP 510904 (EMPP)

This 32-hour EMT Preparation Certificate provides additional training to improve the EMT’s employability, prepare the student for paramedic school and other healthcare careers. Many of the preparation certificate classes are prerequisites for entrance into the Paramedic Program. Consult an Advisor for appropriate electives.

All students enrolled in this program are encouraged to apply for graduation upon completion of the program

Admission Requirements

Minimum of 18 years of age prior to the start of the Clinical Rotations (EMS 170 ).
Current American Heart Association Healthcare CPR for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) certificate
Hepatitis B vaccination (one and two) or Titer
Tetanus within the last 10 years
MMR vaccinations (one and two) (or Titer)
TB Skin test (within 3 months of class start date)
Current flu vaccination for the Fall and Spring Semesters
Access the Application Process page to find information on Processes, Disqualifying Events and Release forms for Health Care students
A Criminal Background Check is required for all EMS students. In the event the student background check reveals any disqualifying factors a student will be dismissed for the EMT program. View disqualifying events information. Please note: Criminal background checks require a fee and the applicant’s social security number.

Program Requirements

Major Courses (32 credit hours)

BIO 201 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab: GT-SC1 4 Credits
BIO 202 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab: GT-SC1 4 Credits
ENG 131 - Technical Writing I: GT-CO1 3 Credits
EMS 121 - EMT Fundamentals 3 Credits
EMS 122 - EMT Medical Emergencies 4 Credits
EMS 123 - EMT Trauma Emergencies 2 Credits
EMS 124 - EMT Special Considerations 2 Credits
EMS 130 - EMT Intravenous Therapy 2 Credits
EMS 170 - EMT Clinical 1 Credit
HPR 190 - Basic EKG Interpretation 2 Credits
EMS 181 - EMS Internship I 5 Credits

Total: 32 credit hours

Graduation Requirements

All courses required for this program must be completed with a “C” or better.
Apply for graduation online at www.arapahoe.edu/graduation.
As a graduate of a Career and Technical Education program you will be contacted by an ACC employee in approximately six months to verify your employment information. This information gathering is a federal requirement to ensure that ACC receives certain federal funding.
Information regarding occupations, completion rates, placement rates, program costs and median loan debt may be found at www.arapahoe.edu/departments-and-programs/gainful-employment-disclosure-information.