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Area of Study

Emergency Medical Services

EMS training is available for anyone interested in emergency medical services work with ambulance services, hospitals, clinical settings, fire and police departments.

Become a Certified EMT with MCC

Are you ready to help save lives? MCC offers the training you need to start working in emergency medical services (EMS). Our Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate program prepares you to work on ambulances, in hospitals, with fire and police departments, and more.

Why Choose MCC for Your EMT Training?

  • We are a regional EMS training center for northeastern Colorado
  • Courses offered regularly so you can start when it works for you
  • Hands-on training with expert instructors
  • A recognized education program by the Colorado State Department of Health

Whether you’re looking to start a new career or want EMT skills for personal or business use, this program is for you.

What You’ll Learn

Our Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate program teaches you how to:

  • Respond to medical emergencies
  • Provide basic life support
  • Handle trauma and accident scenes
  • Work with medical and emergency professionals

After you complete the program, you’ll be ready to take the National Registry computer-based exam. If you pass, you can then apply for State of Colorado EMT certification and start working as an EMT.

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Shelli Crandall

Shelli Crandall

Student Success Advisor for Health Occupations

Fort Morgan Campus, Cottonwood Hall CO121I

Program Options

EMT Certificate (Basic)

Prepares you for jobs like ambulance attendant and other emergency medical roles.

Intermediate EMT Certificate

Prepares you for jobs like ambulance attendant and other emergency medical roles.

Advanced EMT (AEMT) Certificate

Prepares you for jobs like ambulance attendant and other emergency medical roles.

Associate of General Studies (A.G.S.) Degree

For students who want to study EMS in greater depth and expand their career options.

View the catalog for courses and program requirements.

EMT (Basic)

EMT – Intermediate

EMT – Advanced

Explore Career Opportunities

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Work with Career Services throughout your educational journey so when you are ready to graduate you are prepared!

NC Sara SealTo view the full NC-SARA Reciprocity Agreement for this program, visit the Professional Licensure section on the MCC Legal Notices page.

Meet the Instructor

MCC Instructor DJ Eicher

Faculty

DJ Eicher