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Elevate your expertise and expand your career opportunities with Trinidad State College’s comprehensive Emergency Medical Department. Offering a range of degrees and certificates across both campuses, our programs are designed to equip you with the skills and credentials needed to excel in the fast-paced field of emergency medical services.

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About the Department

Advance Your Career in Emergency Medical Services

Trinidad State College's Emergency Medical Department prepares students for fast-paced careers in emergency medical services. With programs available on both campuses—offered in the evenings—you can earn the credentials you need without putting your life on hold.

All programs are state-approved and lead to eligibility for national registry exams, giving you credentials recognized across the country.

State-Approved

Build Meaningful Credentials

NREMT Eligible

Nationally Recognized

Flexible Schedule

Evening Classes Available

Two Campuses

Convenient Locations

Program Cost

Tuition rates are identical at Trinidad and Valley campuses. Fees vary slightly by campus and credit load — see the full schedule for exact per-term totals. Estimates do not include books, supplies, or room and board. Rates are for 2025–2026 and subject to change.
In-State Resident
$175/cr hr
$291/cr hr minus $116 COF stipend
Must be a Colorado resident to qualify for the Colorado Opportunity Fund (COF).
WUE Student
$288/cr hr
$403.50/cr hr minus $116 COF stipend
Western Undergraduate Exchange rate for residents of AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, ND, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY & US Pacific territories. Learn more at wiche.edu
Out-of-State
$292/cr hr
Standard non-resident rate
COF stipend does not apply. Financial aid, scholarships, and payment plans are available to all students regardless of residency.
Apply Now Course Specific Fees › Explore Financial Aid & Scholarships › Trinidad Tuition Schedule (PDF) › Valley Tuition Schedule (PDF) ›

Degrees & Certificates

Whether you want a full degree or a fast credential, every TSC program earns you industry certifications and every certificate stacks toward the degree.

Full Degree

AAS Degree — Emergency Medical Technician

Subtitle: 4 Semesters · Trinidad & Valley Campuses

Build a broad foundation in emergency medical services, from patient assessment to advanced care. Completes with eligibility to sit for the NREMT exam.

Patient AssessmentLife Support & ResuscitationEmergency Vehicle Operations

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

1 Semester · Job-Ready Fast

Complete this one-semester program to gain the knowledge and skills required for entry-level emergency medical services. NREMT exam eligible upon completion.

Airway ManagementTrauma ResponseMedical Emergency Care

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)

1 Semester · Advanced Care

Build on your EMT certification with advanced emergency care techniques and procedures. Requires current National Registered EMT status.

IV & Medication AdministrationAdvanced AirwayCardiac Monitoring

EMT — IV Therapy

1 Semester · Specialty Focus

Specialize in intravenous therapy to provide critical care support in emergency settings. Requires current National Registered EMT status.

Intravenous TherapyFluid & Medication DeliveryVascular Access

Where You Can Study

This program is offered at the following TSC campus locations.

TrinidadTrinidad, CO 81082
Trinidad Campus
Address: 600 Prospect StPhone: (719) 846-5011
ValleyAlamosa, CO 81101
Valley Campus
Address: 1011 Main StPhone: (719) 589-7000

Emergency Medical Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree

*Degree credits must total of 60. Students are encouraged to work with an advisor to ensure requirements are met. Click any semester to see the full course list.

Program Code:AAS_EMT9Concentration: CIP Code:51.0904
1

Semester One

Comprehensive EMT training across medical, trauma, and special consideration emergencies, paired with hands-on clinical experience and a technical English course.

15credit hours
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  • EMS 1021 – EMT Fundamentals (3 credits)
  • EMS 1022 – EMT Medical Emergencies (4 credits)
  • EMS 1023 – EMT Trauma Emergencies (2 credits)
  • EMS 1024 – EMT Special Considerations (2 credits)
  • EMS 1070 – EMT Basic Clinical (1 credits)

Choose one: (3 credits)

  • ENG 1015 – Technical English and Communication
  • ENG 1021 – English Composition I: GT-CO1
  • ENG 1031 – Technical Writing I: GT-CO1
2

Semester Two

Advanced EMT training across fundamentals, medical, trauma, and pharmacology, with clinical internship experience, EKG interpretation, and a life science elective.

17credit hours
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  • EMS 1127 – Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Special Considerations (2 credits)
  • EMS 1129 – Emergency Medical Technician Pharmacology (1 credits)
  • EMS 1125 – Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Fundamentals (2 credits)
  • EMS 1133 – Advanced Emergencies Medical Technician Medical Emergencies (2 credits)
  • EMS 1135 – Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Trauma Emergencies (2 credits)
  • EMS 1071 – Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Clinical Internship (2 credits)
  • HPR 1050 – Basic EKG Interpretation (2 credits)

Choose one Program Elective*: (4 credits)

  • BIO 1006 – Basic Anatomy and Physiology
  • BIO 2102 – Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab: GT-SC1
  • BIO 2116 – Human Pathophysiology
  • BIO 2104 – Microbiology: GT - SC1
3

Semester Three

Anatomy and physiology, IV/IO therapy, and applied math, rounded out by two general education electives in communication or psychology.

15credit hours
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  • BIO 2101 – Human Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab: GT: SC2 (4 credits)
  • EMS 1132 – EMT Intravenous/Intraosseous Therapy (2 credits)

Choose one: (3–4 credits)

  • MAT 1140 – Career Math
  • MAT 1240 – Mathematics for Liberal Arts: GT-MA1
  • MAT 1340 – College Algebra: GT-MA1

Choose one GE Elective: (3 credits)

  • COM 1150 – Public Speaking
  • COM 1250 – Interpersonal Communication: GT-SS3
  • PSY 1001 – General Psychology I: GT-SS3
  • PSY 2222 – Psychology of Death and Dying: GT-SS3
  • PSY 2440 – Human Growth and Developmnt: GT-SS3
  • PSY 2441 – Child Development: GT SS3

Choose one GE Elective: (3 credits)

  • COM 1150 – Public Speaking
  • COM 1250 – Interpersonal Communication: GT-SS3
  • PSY 1001 – General Psychology I: GT-SS3
  • PSY 2440 – Human Growth and Developmnt: GT-SS3
  • PSY 2222 – Psychology of Death and Dying: GT-SS3
  • PSY 2441 – Child Development: GT SS3
4

Semester Four

Advanced cardiac life support and expanded scope clinical training, paired with a life science elective.

13credit hours
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  • EMS 1075* – Expanded Scope I (4 credits)
  • EMS 2075* – Expanded Scope II (4 credits)
  • HPR 2011 – Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (1 credit)

Choose one Program Elective*: (4 credits)

  • BIO 1006 – Basic Anatomy and Physiology
  • BIO 2102 – Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab: GT-SC1
  • BIO 2116 – Human Pathophysiology
  • BIO 2104 – Microbiology: GT-SC1
Total Program Credits: 60

Certificate Curriculum

Each certificate is a standalone credential. Click any certificate to see the full course list.

CIP Code:51.0904

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Certificate

Advanced EMT fundamentals, pharmacology, IV/IO therapy, and medical and trauma emergency training, with hands-on clinical internship experience. NOTE: must be national and state registry EMT. Extra cost for background check, CPR, urine drug screen and immunizations.

13credit hours
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Program Code:CER_AEM2

Semester 1

  • EMS 1127 – Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Special Considerations (2 credits)
  • EMS 1129 – Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Pharmacology (1 credit)
  • EMS 1125 – Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Fundamentals (2 credits)
  • EMS 1132 – EMS Intravenous/Intraosseous Therapy (2 credits)
  • EMS 1133 – Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Medical Emergencies (2 credits)
  • EMS 1135 – Advanced  Emergency Medical Technician Trauma Emergencies (2 credits)
  • EMS 1071 – AEMT Clinical Internship (2 credits)

Emergency Medical Technician Certificate

Core EMT training across fundamentals, medical, trauma, and special consideration emergencies, with hands-on clinical experience.

12credit hours
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Program Code:CER_EMTB

Semester 1

  • EMS 1021 – EMT Fundamentals (3 credits)
  • EMS 1022 – EMT Medical Emergencies (4 credits)
  • EMS 1023 – EMT Trauma Emergencies (2 credits)
  • EMS 1024 – EMT Special Considerations (2 credits)
  • EMS 1070 – EMT Clinical (1 credit)
All courses completed in any Certificate program count toward the degree. You never lose credits by starting with a certificate.

Where You'll Go

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Outcomes

National Registry Pass Rates

 

National Registry Pass Rates — Emergency Medical Technology Programs
Program Licensure / Certification Exam Year Pass Rate
EMT National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians 2025 72%
EMT National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians 2024 63%
EMT National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians 2023 65%
EMT National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians 2022 66%
AEMT National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians 2025 50%
AEMT National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians 2024 No Testers
AEMT National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians 2023 50%
* To protect the privacy rights of candidates for licensure, pass rates for schools with 10 or fewer applicants are not posted.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

If you plan to pursue a professional license in the state where you intend to live and work after graduating, TSC strongly recommends consulting the appropriate licensing agency in that state before beginning your program.

For assistance, contact Lynette Bates, Vice President for Academic Affairs: lynette.bates@trinidadstate.edu

Other programs with licensure information: Cosmetology | Law Enforcement Academy | Nurse Aide | Nursing

Contact Us

Have questions about this program? Reach out to a faculty or staff member.

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