Catalog 2025-2026
Emergency Medical Services and Paramedic
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Program Location
Windsor Campus | Public Safety Institute | (970) 378-3532
Degrees Offered
Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (A.A.S. Degree - Two Years)
Potential Opportunities:
This program is designed for individuals seeking advanced medical training to pursue careers as medics within fire departments, ambulance services, or as flight medics. Students must first complete the EMT course and are strongly encouraged to have a minimum of one year of experience working as an EMT in a field or clinical setting prior to applying to the Paramedic program.
A separate application is required for admission to this program. Application and prerequisite information can be found at www.aims.edu/academics/ems/.
Emergency Medical Services (A.A.S. Degree - Two Years)
Potential Opportunities:
This degree prepares students for career advancement in emergency medicine, qualifying them for roles in clinical or patient-transport agencies. It also provides a strong foundation for students planning to pursue paramedic-level training.
Certificates Offered
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Potential Opportunities:
The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) certificate focuses on providing basic and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. AEMT certification is an intermediate level between EMT and Paramedic, with training in limited advanced procedures.
Prerequisites:
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AHA BLS certification
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EMT certification
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Background check
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Required immunizations
Emergency Medical Responder
Potential Opportunities:
The Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certificate is an entry-level program designed to train students to:
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Provide immediate care to ill or injured persons
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Understand when and how to activate the EMS system
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Assist EMS providers on scene
This certificate provides a valuable foundation for positions such as lifeguards, fire service, sports medicine, ski patrol, and medical facilities, and serves as a preparatory course before taking the EMT course.
Emergency Medical Technician
Potential Opportunities:
This entry-level program prepares students for a career in emergency medicine, with training applicable to both clinical and field settings. Successful completion enables students to sit for the National Registry practical and written exams.
Program Details:
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Credits/Length: 12 credits | One semester
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Requirements: A criminal background check is required for program entry. Information about disqualifying offenses and instructions for completing the background check are available on the Aims Background and Disqualifying Offenses Release Form page.
Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic
Potential Opportunities:
This program provides advanced medical training for individuals pursuing careers as medics in fire departments, ambulance services, or as flight medics.
Program Details:
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Credits/Length: 51 credits | One to three consecutive semesters
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Application: A separate paramedic application is required, which can be obtained from an EMS advisor.
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Requirements: A criminal background check is required for program entry. Information about disqualifying offenses and instructions for completing the background check are available on the Aims Background and Disqualifying Offenses Release Form page.
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Degree Pathway: Students may take an additional 15 general education credits to earn an A.A.S. degree in Paramedicine (See the A.A.S. Paramedic information).
Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic Preparation
Potential Opportunities:
This certificate is designed to prepare students for entry into the Paramedic Certificate program by building the necessary knowledge and skills.
Program Details:
Continuing Medical Education (CME)
Continuing Education training is available for EMT Basics, Intermediates, and Paramedics. For details or a current list of CME offerings, contact the CME Coordinator at (970) 378-3532.
CPR Training Center
Aims hosts an American Heart Association (AHA) Training Center, offering AHA-approved CPR training, including:
Additional Offerings:
Locations: Greeley, Fort Lupton, Loveland, and Windsor campuses
More Information:
Visit www.aims.edu/programs/cpr-and-first-aid-classes or call (970) 893-9835.
Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee
Hugh Kane | Eaton Fire Department
Dr. Joshua Poles | Medical Director
Doug Prunk | Frederick-Firestone Fire Department
Jeff Schanhals | RETAC
Jeff Stranahan | Greeley Fire Department
Phil Tiffany | Fire Chief | Fort Lupton Fire Department
Susan Wheeler | University of Northern Colorado
Student Representative
Paramedic Advisory Committee
Jennifer Hogestad | Platteville Gilcrest Fire Department
David Jacoby | UCHealth Paramedics
Bret Joseph | Frederick-Firestone Fire Department
Dezrae Keiter | Banner Health Paramedics
Adan Marcove | Greeley Fire Department
Dr. Joshua Poles | Medical Director
Ed Rupert | Citizen Representative
Jeff Schanhhals | Government Representative - NCREATAC Director
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