Emergency Medical Technician
Instructor (s): Kelly Ramos
Total Seats Available: 15 (per section)
Grades: Recommended 11th and 12th (must be 18 within one year of program completion for certification)
Want a fast and action packed career? Enjoy the rush of saving lives and responding to emergencies? Then this pathway is for you! The CEC EMT pathway is a two-semester pathway dedicated to a career in emergency medicine for juniors and seniors. Students who complete the pathway can then sit for their National Registry EMT exam (NREMT), which allows them to obtain their EMT Certification. (Students must be 18 to obtain their state EMT certification and take the exam). Both semesters are dedicated to learning and perfecting the care of patients in both trauma and medical scenarios. Learning how to care for the sick and injured is a growing field in Denver. EMT was listed as one of the top ten fastest growing and highest demand professions. This is the perfect class for those wanting to go into EMS as an EMT, Paramedic or even fire fighting.
Specific Success Criteria
Students must turn 18 within one year of completing the program to sit for the certification exam. (For 25-26 must turn 18 by May 16, 2027)
Students are required to have taken a previous health course in accordance with our MOU with Denver Health. (Please see the DPS CTE course catalog under Med Connect for qualifying courses)
Students must Pass the class with a B or better and have an 80% attendance in order to sit for the certification exam, (Skills and Written, and participate in clinicals.
Students are required to complete clinicals/ride alongs as part of the course.
Students are required to have basic immunizations.
Syllabus/Unit Calendar: Link
Program Length: Two Semesters
Intro to Medical Careers or other related medical courses is a prerequisite to taking this course.
Program Times:
AM: 8:20-10:35 AM
PM: 1:15-3:30 PM
Related Careers: Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, Athletic Trainer, Physician, Physician Assistant, Nursing, Fire Fighter
All courses are, 5 Elective Credits- Honors (unless otherwise noted below)
Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
CTE Emergency Medical Technician A CTE Legal and Ethical Issues EMT Clinical A | CTE Emergency Medical Technician B EMT Clinical B Capstone |
Industry Certification: NREMT
Completion of EMT course must occur on or after a student's 17th birthday. (sit for National Registry at age 18)
Capstone Completion: If the National test is taken after graduation, students must pass practice exams for written and skills tests prior to completion of EMT 2, for capstone requirements.
For part-time enrollment: speak with your school counselor or CEC Counselor, Email Zachary Williams.