Deciding where to start your college education is a big decision. Whether you are earning a degree, brushing up on career skills, or seeking life-long learning, you will enjoy an environment of inspiration and support. It is our goal to create an experience that will enrich your life educationally, professionally, and personally to help you succeed!
The course of study provides the student an opportunity to acquire basic and advanced life support knowledge and skills by utilizing classroom instruction, practical laboratory sessions, realistic simulations, hospital clinical experience, and field internships with emergency medical service agencies.
Students in the second year of the program are employed in the EMS field at the time of their acceptance into the program, or gain employment while enrolled in the program with the assistance of the RRCC EMS Program. Employment while enrolled in the program is required as it enhances the educational process and allows immediate application of the knowledge and skills gained in the program.
A certificate or degree in Emergency Medical Services can prepare you for the following careers:
- Paramedic
- Emergency Medical Responder
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Rural EMS Provider
- Hospital EMS Provider
Becoming a student at RRCC prepares you for transfer to a four-year university, prepares you for an exciting new career or can enhance your current skills.
Red Rocks Community College offers courses in Arvada, Lakewood and online as well as hybrid courses.
In collaboration with Colorado 4-year schools, Colorado has developed a statewide guaranteed transfer program to create a seamless transfer.
Becoming a student at RRCC prepares you for transfer to a four-year university, prepares you for an exciting new career or can enhance your current skills.