This Emergency Medical Technician course meets or exceeds all Colorado state and National Education Standards. It consists of 160 hours of classroom instruction plus an additional 10-hour clinical shift in the hospital. Upon completing this course, students will be eligible to take the EMT certification exam through the NREMT.

This class will be held in Colorado Springs every Friday and Saturday, June 5 to August 6, 2026, from 8 am to 4:30 pm.

Additional documentation must be turned in with the application. This includes a shot record, a negative TB test within the past nine months, a copy of a driver's license, and a high school diploma/GED/college transcripts. A background check and drug screen are required and will be done through our office. Details will be provided upon class registration.

More information on the required book for this course will be provided. An email will be sent to students who have registered for class.

Class fee: $1,200.00. UCH employees, military personnel, and members of EMS/fire agencies who receive medical direction through UCH are eligible for a 25% discount.

Important information for submitting your application. Firstly, you may not register for this course online. Please print the application or call our office at 719.365.2168 to obtain an application packet. Please do not complete your application electronically, as this changes the formatting. Email your completed application to [email protected], including all required documentation as a SINGLE-PAGE PDF. You can also bring your application and all necessary documentation to the office. Please email to be sure someone will be in the office when you arrive. You can make a payment by phone or in person if you like. We accept cash, checks, or credit/debit payments.

Download and print the application