EMT- Basic
Summer 2006 Information

Thank you for inquiring about the Emergency Medical Technician – Basic program at Red Rocks Community College. The EMT-Basic program is an entry-level course, no experience is required. It takes one semester to complete. Pre-requisites are age 18 by the first day of class, a high school diploma or GED and satisfactory scores on the ACCUPLACER college entrance tests. Upon successful completion of the class, students are eligible to take the National Registry EMT-Basic certification exams. Upon passing the National Registry EMT-Basic practical and written exams, and submitting a fingerprint based background check to the Colorado Department of Health, students may then be eligible for Colorado EMT-Basic certification. Please read the functional position description for information regarding qualifications, competency areas and tasks of Emergency Medical Technicians.

The course is offered at the following times:

EMS 125 section 001:
Monday & Wednesday 8:30 – 5:00; Friday 1:00 – 5:00
First day of Class: May 31st
Instructor: Jeri Price

EMS 125 section 002:
Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 – 5:00, Friday 8:30 – 12:30
First day of Class: May 30th
Instructor: Scott Wifall

30 hours of clinical shifts / ride-alongs are also required. They will be scheduled outside of class hours.

The courses will conclude the first week of August. National Registry practical and written exams will be offered at Red Rocks Community College in August or in early September.

Course costs are based upon 10 credits. Resident tuition and fees for the EMT-Basic course (EMS 125 & EMS 170) are approx. $950.00. Costs for required textbooks and equipment are approx. $150.00. Prior to the course, there are costs for a physical exam and vaccinations, as well as $59.00 for a background investigation. Testing and certification costs after the course are approx. $125.00

Application Process

All students interested in attending and EMT-Basic Course at Red Rocks Community College must attend an orientation session. After completion of the orientation session, the student may schedule an enrollment appointment with a faculty member. The following information must be brought to that appointment:

1. A signed application for admission to the program
2. A current resum
3. A copy of their High school diploma or transcripts, GED, or College diploma or transcripts.
4. A photocopy of a drivers license or other proof of age (you must be 18 by the first day of class)
5. Documentation of ACCUPLACER scores. All students must take the ACCUPLACER test. Minimum scores required are 80 on the reading section and 95 on the sentence skills.

No enrollment appointments will be conducted if the candidate’s application packet is incomplete!

Upon completing the enrollment appointment, the student will be given permission to enroll in the class.

For more information or to schedule an enrollment appointment, please call (303) 914-6333.

Once students are accepted into the program, students must complete the following:

1. Have or obtain a current CPR for Healthcare Providers or CPR for Professional rescuers card.
2. Complete the Physical Examination form, signed by a health care provider, documenting that you do not have any condition that would endanger your health or that of your patients during EMT training. Proof of vaccinations and a recent TB test are also required.
3. Complete a background investigation through American DataBank. Contact them at http://www.healthcareex.com and complete all appropriate paperwork. Do not forget to fill out the Disclosure and Release form. (The fee for the background investigation is $59.00) Information will be forwarded to Red Rocks Community College regarding your eligibility for enrollment.

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