Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

The Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) certificate program at Red Rocks Community College is a one- to two-year certificate offered by this public institution in Lakewood, Colorado. The program covers advanced emergency medical care including patient assessment, airway management, intravenous therapy, cardiac monitoring, pharmacology, trauma care, and emergency operations in pre-hospital settings.

This program falls within the emergency medical technology field under CIP code 51.0904. Red Rocks Community College also offers programs in Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General, Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician, Drafting and Design Technology/Technician General, Electrician, and an associate degree in Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. Students can expect a mix of classroom instruction, laboratory simulation, and clinical field internship hours required for Colorado state and national paramedic certification.