Paramedic Program

Paramedic Program and Intermediate to Paramedic Bridge Program and RN to Paramedic

Why should I choose Aims for my paramedic education?
At Aims Community College we offer our paramedic students top notch instruction, clinical experiences and state of the art simulation labs. Much of our paramedic curriculum is taught by physicians as well as experienced paramedics working in the field. Our clinical sites are second to none. Students rotate through major hospitals, ambulance services and fire departments in Northern Colorado and the Denver Metro area. We have the latest computerized Simulation technology with Sim-Man and Sim-Baby as well as plenty of up to date equipment and experienced lab instructors.

We offer both a Paramedic Program, RN to Paramedic and an Intermediate to Paramedic Bridge Program.

What will the class schedule be in the Fall of 2012?
Classes will meet on the Greeley campus every other Friday and every Saturday. Students in the Intermediate to Paramedic bridge program will mostly just meet on Saturdays.

Are there scholarships available?
Yes! We have just been awarded $24,000 from the Daniels Opportunity Fund to be used towards scholarships.

Are any of the paramedic courses online? Yes, most of the lectures are online however, students still need to attend lab sessions twice a week.

What are the pre-requisites for the program?

Intermediate to Paramedic Bridge Program:

Current State of Colorado EMT-I certification
Current PALS, ACLS, BLS, IV and Basic EKG certifications
Completion of any one of the following with a grade C or better: HPR 137, BIO 105, BIO 106, or BIO 111
Completion of pre-admission testing
If accepted, students must pass an American Databank background check
If accepted, students must supply personal health insurance for the duration of the program

Paramedic Program:

Current State of Colorado EMT-Basic Certification
Current BLS, IV and EKG certification
Completion of any one of the following with a grade C or better: HPR 137, BIO 105, BIO 106, or BIO 111
Completion of pre-admission testing
If accepted, students must pass an American Databank background check
If accepted, students must supply personal health insurance for the duration of the program

RN to Paramedic Bridge:

Current RN License
Current State of Colorado EMT or EMT Intermediate Certification
Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS/PEEP Certification
Minimum of 2 years of ICU, CCU, ED, Flight, or CCU ground Team( applicants must complete the employment verification form and all experience must be within the last 5 years)
Completion of pre-admission testing
If Accepted, students must pass an American Databank background check.
If accepted, students must supply personal health insurance for the duration of the program.

Is your program accredited?
Yes, we have full CAAHEP Accreditation!

How successful are your students?
Our paramedic students have a 90% pass rate on the National Registry exam. The national average is 67%!

When will the next program begin?

The next cycle of paramedic school begins in August of 2012
Applications for this cycle are due March 23, 2012
Interviews and testing will be conducted in the Spring of 2012
If you already have an application on file with us you do not need to resubmit a new one

Can I take any stand-alone paramedic courses?
Yes! We are now offering Paramedic Pharmacology and Paramedic Cardiology for any interested EMT. The courses are transferable into the paramedic program if you are accepted at a later date. This is a great way to explore the possibility of paramedic school and improve your EMT knowledge! Contact Patricia Rand for more information.

What is the sequence of courses that I will take at Aims?
The paramedic program is a two semester program
Paramedic School Course Sequence

How can I get more information?
If you would like to talk to someone about this great program please contact:

Steven Bell, MS, NREMT-Paramedic, 970-339-6659
sbell10@aims.edu

Patricia Rand, MA, NREMT-Paramedic, 970-339-6687
patricia.rand@aims.edu

Kristie Skala, MA, EMT-Paramedic, 970-339-6582
kristie.skala@aims.edu

Download the application packet (MS Word). Also available in PDF form.
Download the signature packet (MS Word). Also available in PDF form.