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Emergency Medical Services

Morgan Community College is the center for Emergency Medical Services training in Eastern Colorado. EMS training is available for anyone interested in emergency medical services work with ambulance services, hospitals, clinical settings, fire and police departments. Training is also for those who could use EMT skills for their business or personal use. Emergency Medical Services training for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is offered regularly and grants are available to help defray costs. Continuing education courses, First Responder, and recertification courses are also offered. Certificates in EMT-Basic and EMT-Intermediate are available along with an Associate of General Studies degree with an emphasis in Emergency Medical Services.

Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid Training
MCC provides training in emergency procedures for respiratory, obstructed airway, and cardiac arrest victims of all ages. It meets requirements of the American Red Cross and the American Heart Association.

First Responder Training
MCC offers First Responder training as approved by the Colorado Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety. It provides the student with entry level knowledge for providing care at the scene of a medical emergency.
EMS 115-First Responder is a single 3 credit hour course.
Continuing Certification
EMT-B and EMT-I certificate renewal is available each year through courses in categories such as, Trauma, Medical Electives, I.V. Therapy.

CERTIFICATES:

EMT-Basic Certificate
This program prepares graduates for jobs where certification is required by statute. For example, that of ambulance attendant, as well as other jobs where emergency medical skills are
required. EMT-Basic is approved by the Colorado State Department of Health and is offered both spring and fall semesters on the Fort Morgan campus. MCC Centers offer EMT-Basic training annually.

Prerequisites:

Completion of the EMT-Basic program application.

Current certification in Professional Rescuer CPR or equivalent.

Required liability insurance. (May be purchased at MCC Bookstore)

Required background check by state and/or federal agencies to be eligible for state certification.

Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Certificate
Requirements:10 credits required

EMT-Intermediate Certificate
This program introduces students to the theories and practices of advanced level assessment and management of the emergency patient as outlined by the State of Colorado. According to the Colorado Board of Medical Examiner’s, “ACTS ALLOWED”, the EMT-I may perform non-invasive emergency medical functions described for the EMT-Basic, provide advanced airway management, perform cardiac monitoring and defibrillation, and administer approved drugs.

Prerequisites:

Completion of the EMT-Intermediate program application.

EMT-Basic certification.

Current certification in Professional Rescuer CPR or equivalent.

Required liability insurance. (May be purchased at MCC Bookstore)

Required background check by state and federal agencies
to be eligible for state certification.

Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate Certificate
Requirements: 15 credits required