Explore the classes that will teach you the skills you need to become a basic EMT. Study anatomy and physiology and learn how to assess and treat medical and trauma emergencies and handle special emergency situations.
The 15-week EMT certificate program consists of five classes for a total of 12 credits:
- EMT Fundamentals
- EMT Medical Emergencies
- EMT Trauma Emergencies
- EMT Special Considerations
- EMT Clinical
Lecture subjects coincide with labs that give you hands-on experience in realistic scenarios. Apply your skills in a clinical rotation in the community and gain real-world EMT experience.
How to Apply to the Aims EMT Certificate Program
Visit the EMT Application page for details on how to apply to the Aims EMT certificate program.
Earn Dual High School and College Credit While Studying to Become an EMT
Weld County high school seniors can earn dual high school and college credit while attending EMT classes taught at Aims. Ask your high school counselor if your school participates in the Aims concurrent enrollment program.
Continuing Education and Refresher Classes for Experienced EMTs
EMS IV/IO Therapy
Advance your EMS career through continued education by taking the Aims IV/IO therapy class (EMS 1132). Learn the basics of phlebotomy and intravenous and intraosseous therapies and how to administer medication through an IV/IO port.
This class is required for admission to the Aims paramedic program. It is included as part of several EMS certificate programs that prepare you to apply for the paramedic program, including the pre-paramedic and paramedic prep certificates.
You must be a registered Colorado EMT with a valid AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers CPR certification and meet background and immunization requirements to take this course.
Before signing up, email us to set up a mandatory EMS advisor session.
EMT Basic Refresher Class
The EMT basic refresher class (EMS 126) is for basic EMTs who need to meet recertification requirements for the state of Colorado or the NREMT exam. With a hybrid online lecture and in-person lab format, earn two continuing education (CE) credits for both Colorado and NREMT recertification.