Aims Community College Paramedic Program Renews Prestigious Accreditation

This accreditation reflects Aims Community College’s commitment to high-quality education and training. CAAHEP criteria are based on a list of standards that include school resources, curriculum, field experience, personnel qualifications, student evaluations and more. This designation benefits students, employers and the community by ensuring graduates gain the professional competencies needed to succeed in emergency medicine. Aims has been CAAHEP-accredited since 2008.

The Aims Paramedic Program offers a comprehensive curriculum that equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to perform confidently in the field. To accommodate diverse student needs, Aims provides two tracks: a traditional track for part-time students and an accelerated track for those seeking a full-time experience. 

“This program is demanding by design,” said Joe Allen, Program Director of Emergency Medical Services at Aims. “With hospital clinicals and hours in the field, our graduates enter the workforce seasoned by real-world experience.”

Key components of the program include:

• 51 college credits, completed over two to three semesters.
• 360 hours of lecture, covering essential medical and emergency response topics.
• 205 hours of lab experience, encompassing over 125 skills and more than 75 scenarios.
• 180 hours of hospital clinicals across various departments, including emergency, intensive care, labor and delivery and mental health. Aims is the only program in Colorado that requires this.
• 500 hours of field internship with real-world experience in emergency medical services.

Impressive outcomes:

• 96% of paramedic students who enroll complete the program.
• 96% of students pass the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) exam.
• 100% of students are employed in the field within five years

Nationwide Shortage of Emergency Medical Workers

The U.S. emergency medical services are experiencing a workforce crisis, particularly for paramedics. This has an even more significant impact in non-urban and rural areas. According to the Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration estimates, paramedic employment in the Greeley area is expected to grow by 14%, while national employment is expected to grow by 7%. 

With national accreditation, exceptional outcomes and outstanding clinical training, Aims Paramedic Program continues to set a high bar for emergency medical education in Colorado and beyond. To learn more, please visit aims.co/paramedic.