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Advance Your Career with Trinidad State College’s Emergency Medical Department

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.

Programs and Certifications Offered:

  • Emergency Medical Responder (EMR): Acquire foundational skills in emergency care, preparing you to respond effectively in critical situations.

  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT): Complete this essential one-semester program to gain the knowledge and skills required for entry-level emergency medical services.

  • Advance Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT): Enhance your capabilities with this one-semester program, focusing on advanced emergency care techniques and procedures. National Registered EMT required.

  • Emergency Medical Technician – IV Therapy: Specialize in intravenous therapy to provide critical care and support in emergency settings. National Registered EMT required.

  • Refresher Courses: Stay up-to-date with the latest practices through refresher courses for Basic, Advanced, Intermediate, and Paramedic levels, ensuring your skills remain sharp and certifications current.

Flexible Scheduling

Understanding the demands of your busy schedule, our courses are offered in the evening on both campuses, providing the flexibility you need to balance your education with other commitments. Whether you’re just starting in the field or looking to advance your career, our programs are designed to fit your lifestyle.

State-Approved and Nationally Recognized

All our programs are state-approved, and upon completion, you’ll be eligible to sit for the national registry exams at the respective levels. This ensures that your credentials are recognized and respected nationwide, opening doors to a wide range of career opportunities in emergency medical services.

Join Us and Make a Difference

Take the next step in your emergency medical career with Trinidad State College’s Emergency Medical Department. Our rigorous programs, experienced faculty, and flexible scheduling options provide the ideal environment for you to succeed. Enroll today and become a vital part of the emergency medical services community, ready to save lives and make a significant impact.

Start your journey with us and gain the skills, knowledge, and certifications needed to excel in the dynamic field of emergency medical services. Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding and impactful career.

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  • Trinidad Campus & Valley Campus
  • Degree/Certificates:
    • AAS - Emergency Medical Services
    • Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician

Pass Rates

Program Licensure/Certification Exam Time Period Current Pass Rates Website
EMT National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians 2016 71.00% Website
EMT Intermediate National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians 2016 55.00% Website
EMT National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians 2017 81.00% Website
EMT Intermediate National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians 2017 No testers Website
EMT National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians 2018 70.00% Website
EMT Intermediate National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians 2018 88.00% Website
EMT National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians 2019 86.00% Website
EMT Intermediate National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians 2019 100.00% Website

* In order to protect the privacy rights of candidates for licensure, the total number of candidates tested for each school and the pass rates for schools with 10 or fewer applicants are not posted.

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Professional Licensure Disclosure
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Important Note for Prospective Students:
If you are considering an academic program that leads to a professional license in the state where you plan on living and working after graduating, it is highly recommended that you first seek guidance from the appropriate licensing agency in that state BEFORE beginning the academic program at Trinidad State College. In compliance with the U.S. Department of Education and the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC-SARA), Trinidad State College provides information pertaining to professional licensure and certification in correlation with programs offered at TSC that may lead to state licensure.

The State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) is an agreement among member states, districts, and territories that establishes comparable national standards for interstate offering of postsecondary courses. It is intended to make it easier for students to take courses offered by postsecondary institutions based in another state.

If you plan on taking Trinidad State College classes, please check the SARA Map to verify that your state has either authorized or exempted our college to offer classes or programs to you as a resident of your state.

Students are advised to review the following program licensure information BEFORE beginning a program at TSC that leads to professional licensure with the intent to be licensed outside of the state of Colorado:

Review the licensing information provided for the applicable program(s) below.
While TSC endeavors to ensure this information is up to date, changes in licensure requirements of any state can change at any time. Contact the appropriate licensing agency in the U.S. states and territories where licensure is intended. This will enable you to obtain the most up-to-date information about licensure requirements and confirm TSC’s program meets those requirements especially while progressing through any of these programs.

Not all of TSC’s programs are formally approved for professional licensure. However, while a program may not be formally approved in states outside of Colorado, it may still meet all or a portion of the “educational” requirements for licensure in other states and territories. Therefore, it may be necessary for you to contact the licensing agency directly to find out if a TSC program will meet educational requirements in states other than Colorado.

Additionally, while progressing through any of these programs, TSC recommends that you check licensing agency requirements regularly to monitor whether they have changed in a manner that impacts your licensure plans.

To learn more, please review the licensure information provided for the program of interest:
Cosmetology
Emergency Medical Services
Law Enforcement Academy
Nurse Aide
Nursing

For additional assistance pertaining to professional licensing compliance, please contact Lynette Bates, Vice President for Academic Affairs, lynette.bates@trinidadstate.edu.