EMT Paramedic Certificate
The Emergency Medical Provider (EMP) program is designed for students seeking careers in emergency medicine. This program provides students with the knowledge and skills required to function within the Emergency Medical Services System. Courses progress from EMT to Paramedic. All programs meet or exceed the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment requirements for certification eligibility. All EMS courses must be taken as an emphasis block of instruction as indicated below.
Students must be EMT certified from another institution, or complete EMS 1021, EMS 1022, and EMS 1023, EMS 1024 and EMS 1070 and earn the EMT Emphasis Certificate at CCA. Enrollment in Paramedic level courses require Colorado EMT IV, CPR certifications and BIO 1006.
The Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
1361 Park Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org
To contact CoAEMSP:
8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312
Rowlett TX 75088
(214) 703-8445
FAX (214) 703-8992
www.coaemsp.org
Program Admission Requirements
•National Criminal Background Check with no CCCS Disqualifying Offenses
•10 panel drug screen (negative all fields)
•Required vaccinations
•Physician clearance letter
•Valid Colorado EMT card
•Proof of Colorado IV/IO endorsement
•Current healthcare provider CPR card
For more information please contact the department.
Certificate Requirements: 45 credits