Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency Medical Technician student next to a strecher

Course Description

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. This course in only offered to 11th and 12th grade students.

Requirements: Must be an 11th or 12th grade student and have taken Intro to Medical Careers or other related mediacal courses.

Program Length

Program Times

High School Credits

Three Semesters

AM: 8:20-10:45
PM: 1:15-3:40

15 Elective Credits

Speak with your school counselor about attending part-time or contact CEC Counselor, Zachary Williams for more information.