How do I become an EMT in Colorado?

Question

I'm really interested in becoming one but honestly going online is rather confusing and I know different states have different requirements. In colorado where do i go and what do i do to become an emt? Thanks!

Answer 1

Start out at community college websites. This one has a decent description of the process:



http://coloradomtn.edu/programs/emt_paramedic/



It looks like a one semester class to become an EMT. If you choose to go on with your training after that, then you can take either 1. another semester (17 credits) to become a clinical EMT, or 2. a three semester (45 credit) program to become a paramedic.

Answer 2

Try actually asking local community colleges where you live for programs leading to employment.

Answer 3

The local community college or "county" public vo-tech school may offer an EMT program. I don't believe, however, that it would be available from online as the student will need to get hands-on clinical experience, if even, first in a simulated clinic.



For U.S. community colleges:



http://www.aacc.nche.edu/pages/ccfinder.aspx



The Community College of Aurora has an EMT-Basic program, though, I don't personally know anyone who has attended the school:



https://www.ccaurora.edu/programs-classes/departments/ems/faq



Arapahoe Community College also has an EMS program. Here is their website:



https://www.arapahoe.edu/EMSAcademy



The EMT does need to have a great amount of physical and emotional stamina. One may be working alongside patients who are in severe distress, pain, and/or who may be aggressive. EMTs work in all kinds of weather and road conditions, too.



One can go to yahoo.com and type into search "EMT and Colorado community college" or something to that effect.



For more general career info:



http://www.bls.gov/ooh and can type into search.