Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

Advanced EMT Program Application

Why PCC?

PCC's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) faculty are experienced, advanced-level EMS providers who have served in a variety of urban and rural EMS agencies. Their diverse backgrounds bring real-world knowledge and practical experience into every classroom and lab.

Our instructors are committed to student success and provide personalized support throughout the program. The hybrid Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) program is designed with working adults in mind, offering the flexibility to balance school, work, and personal responsibilities.

Students train using modern equipment and up-to-date facilities that provide a safe, realistic environment for developing patient care skills. Our fast-paced, hands-on curriculum prepares graduates for the challenges of a career in emergency medical services.

PCC offers both an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Certificate and an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. The AAS degree builds on the 28-credit certificate program by incorporating additional science and general education courses, providing a broader educational foundation and expanding career and transfer opportunities.

What will I learn?

Our Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program prepares you for a rewarding career in emergency medicine. We offer four levels of EMS education:

Throughout the program, you will study anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, advanced patient assessment, emergency medical procedures, and emergency scene management. You'll gain the knowledge and hands-on skills needed to provide high-quality emergency medical care.

As an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT), you will have an expanded scope of practice beyond that of an EMT-IV, including administering additional medications, performing advanced patient assessments, and providing advanced life support (ALS) interventions.

Clinical training includes 120 hours of hospital-based patient care in the emergency department (ED), labor and delivery, and operating room (OR), along with 60 hours of field experience riding with an ambulance service or fire department.

One night a week of class which students must attend either in person or by zoom.
Additional coursework is in an online format.
Students should plan on a minimum of 16 hours per week of coursework.
Labs at the Pueblo/Fremont or Mancos campuses. Lab at the Pueblo/Fremont campuses will be every other Friday. Labs at the Mancos campus TBA.
For students a distance from either campus arrangements can be made for labs to be held remotely if there are at least four students in a location.
Clinicals will be completed during the spring semester. There are 130 clinical and internship hours required.
Immunizations and a current TB test are required to attend clinicals.

This flexible format allows you to complete the class portions from your own home or agency while mastering essential hands-on skills during scheduled lab sessions.

If there are 4-5 students from a distant agency who take the AEMT course Pueblo Community College EMS will consider hiring a local skill instructor to hold labs in your area. Contact Dawn Mathis for more information. Dawnelle.Mathis@pueblocc.edu.

Program requirements

To enroll in the EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic programs, you must pass a background check and drug screen, have all current required immunizations, and be able to meet the requirements of the Functional EMS job description.

Marijuana Policy

THC (marijuana) is part of the required 10-panel drug screen prior to admittance into any Health Professions or Public Safety program at PCC. The passage of Amendment 64 in the State of Colorado, does not overrule Federal law, which states this is still an illegal substance. Students testing positive for THC (marijuana, including prescription marijuana) will not be allowed entrance or re-entrance into a Health or Public Safety program.

Degree & Certificate Options:

Award/Program Credits 28

View Program Requirements for Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

Award/Program Credits 65

View Program Requirements for Advanced Emergency Medical Technology, AAS

Professional Licensure Disclosure

The licensure requirements for the Advanced Emergency Medical Technology program may differ between all 50 states and U.S. territories.

Pueblo Community College (PCC) recommends each student visit National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians page to identify the program requirements for each state in which you plan to live and practice.

PCC can only guarantee that the requirements for the state of Colorado are met with our program.
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

PCC has not determined if the Advanced Emergency Medical Technology program meets applicable state requirements for the following states and territories: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Program Information

Location: Pueblo Campus
Southwest
Fremont Campus
Pathway: Health Professions
Awards: AAS, Certificate
Program Start: Fall
Program Length: 2 Semesters

Contact

Pueblo Campus
Stefana Adcock
719-549-3325
Stefana.Adcock@pueblocc.edu

Southwest Campus
Carter Smith
970-564-6206
Carter.Smith@pueblocc.edu

Fremont Campus
Jeffrey Smith
719-296-6102
Jeffrey.Smith@pueblocc.edu