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Degrees & Certificates

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  • This auto body certificate program teaches you the core skills needed to become a non-structural repair technician or work in related fields of analysis and damage repair of automotive body components. Learn outer body panel repairs, replacement, adjustments, metal finishing and body filling, movable glass and hardware work, and automotive metal welding and cutting.
  • This 5-to-6-week program gives you the knowledge and hands-on lab and clinical skills to prepare for a state exam and become a certified nurse aide. Learn basic care techniques including helping with personal hygiene and grooming, eating and drinking, taking vital signs and using assistive medical equipment. For more detailed information about this certificate, visit aims.edu/degrees-certificates/nurse-aide.
  • Nursing

    Associate of Applied Science
    Study fundamental and advanced nursing skills including microbiology, pharmacology, surgical nursing, maternal-child nursing and psychiatric and mental health nursing. Train to prepare for the NCLEX RN exam, which will allow you to apply for jobs as a Registered Nurse.
  • Learn a wide range of fundamentals and applications used in the oil and gas production technologies field. Emphases include surveying, geographic information systems, construction equipment, oil and gas production, process technology and more.
  • Oil and Gas Technologies

    Associate of Applied Science
    Study the petroleum industry and duties and responsibilities of oil and gas production technicians and process technicians, their work environment, equipment, systems and instruments as well as energy technologies in use and in development today. Learn about construction site hazards and unsafe practices, related health and safety regulations and standards, and loss and theft prevention.
  • Paramedic

    Associate of Applied Science
    Study advanced concepts in cardiology, including EKG concepts, rhythms and diagnoses, advanced pharmacology, IV fluid therapy, and medical and trauma emergencies with lectures coinciding with a hands-on emergency scenario lab session. Clinical rotations give you hands-on training in a wide variety of hospital departments.
  • If you are an EMT or AEMT, the paramedic certificate program prepares you to become a paramedic who provides advanced emergency medical care to EMS patients. Study paramedic fundamentals and special considerations, advanced pharmacology and cardiology, and medical and trauma emergencies.
  • Peace Officer Academy

    Career & Technical Degree
    Take the first step toward Police Officer Certification and earn a POST board accredited police academy certificate at Aims, which is required to become a certified police officer in Colorado. In two semesters, learn basic law enforcement techniques, including arrest and control, driving, and conducting investigations. This certificate can be earned in 1 or 2 semesters. The 1 semester Peace Officer Academy Certificate is not Financial Aid eligible.
  • The Aims Peace Officer Academy Certificate program gives you the expert training to become a police officer at one of the lowest tuition rates in Colorado. The academy will also prepare you to take the Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) exam, which is required in order to work as a police officer.