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Congratulations to our Lead Instructor, Fidel Garcia who has been appointed to the" Emergency Cardiac Care Commission of the American Heart Association for Wyoming and Colorado!"
Application deadline for priority consideration for the Paramedic Program is March 1. Applications received after the deadline will be considered on a space availability basis.
Application deadline for priority consideration for the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-Basic) program is July 1 for fall semester classes and December 1 for spring semester classes. Applications received after those deadlines will be considered on a space availability basis.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is a critical component of the nation’s emergency and trauma care system. Hundreds of thousands of EMS personnel provide more than 16 million medical transports each year. These personnel deal with an extraordinary range of conditions and severity on a daily basis - from mild fevers to massive head traumas. The work they do is challenging, stressful, at times dangerous, and often highly rewarding.”
-Institute of Medicine of the National Academies
Mesa State College EMS Program Mission Statement
We inspire, educate and empower the caregivers and leaders
of tomorrow's EMS system with lessons in character and in caring.
We teach the knowledge, skills and behavior that define
a competent entry-level EMS provider.
Application Process
Costs
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) education is the first standard level of training for the emergency medical service system.
An EMT is trained to care for patients at the scene of an accident and while transporting patients by ambulance to the hospital. They are a vital member of both the healthcare delivery system and public safety.
EMT Certification is now a frequent requirement for employment in many fire departments and public safety agencies.
Paramedic education is the highest standard level of training for the emergency medical service system. Paramedics receive extensive training in the use of advanced procedures, medications, and specialized equipment to manage medical emergencies and traumatic injuries in patients of all ages.
Through careful patient assessment and team oriented medical care, Paramedics help prevent and reduce death and disability from illness and injury.
