MEDIC program courses

(1) Paramedic

  • Class start dates.
  • Classes held at the UCHealth Anschutz Medical Campus.
  • Tuition $12,000 (installment plans available).
  • E-Book & learning management system included.
  • Must have previous A&P coursework completion or attend the UCH Paramedic Prep Course prior to admission.
  • Contact [email protected] for more info.

(2) EMT-B Hybrid Course (see course description below)

  • August 18, 2025 – register here
  • January 6, 2026 – register here
  • Duration: 15 weeks
  • Format:
    • Weekly online lecture: Mondays, 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. (synchronous virtual sessions)
    • Weekly in-person skills sessions: Starting week 3, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. (hands-on training and scenarios)
  • Enrollment: Application window open until full
  • Tuition: $1800
  • Certification: Upon completion, students become eligible to test for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)
  • Contact [email protected] with questions.

(3) IV Certification Course

  • Class start dates.
    • May 5, 2025 – register here (mandatory online orientation)
    • August 26, 2025 – register here (mandatory online orientation)
    • January 5, 2026 – register here (mandatory online orientation)
  • Schedule (May 2025 course)
  • Live ZOOM Lectures
    • Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6 p.m.
    • Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6 p.m.
    • Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6 p.m.
    • Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6 p.m.
  • In Person on Campus Lecture/Lab Check Off
    • Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Clinicals – After June 3, 2025
  • This hybrid course will combine online lectures, demonstrations, hands-on practice, simulated clinical scenarios, and a clinical shift to practice live IV skills. Participants will be able to practice IV insertion techniques on manikins and live patients, receiving feedback from experienced instructors.
  • Tuition $350

(4) Paramedic Prep Course

(5) Critical Care Paramedic

  • Course start date
    • January 21, 2025
  • The above course is virtual, with a mandatory in person skills/simulation week held at the MEDIC building (1793-1 Quentin Street, Aurora, CO 80045)
    • April 28- May 2, 2025
  • UCHealth’s 12-Week Hybrid Critical Care Course is designed to provide healthcare professionals with the essential knowledge and skills needed to deliver high-quality care in critical care settings. This innovative course combines online learning with hands-on clinical experience, allowing participants to gain a comprehensive understanding of critical care principles and practices.
  • Tuition $2100

(6) Community Paramedic Course

  • Class start dates
  • This course addresses the growing need to certify and continue to educate EMS providers as Community Paramedics. As paramedics are increasingly depended upon to provide preventive as well as emergent and urgent care, these courses are outstanding education for all paramedics. This course is approved to serve for continuing education credits as well as to prepare paramedics to take the IBSC Community Paramedic certification. The end of the course concludes with the NAEMT GEMS class. Motivational interviewing, medication reconciliation, nutrition, public health, and disease, substance abuse and mental illness, palliative care and endocrine, cardiopulmonary, and trauma are part of what the course covers.
  • Format – Class begins on May 28, 2025 and ends on July 2. There are live Zoom lectures each Wednesday beginning at 6pm. The lectures are designed to assist in the learning process and challenge students with quizzes and real case presentations. All lectures are recorded.

The UCHealth Prehospital Education (MEDIC) program at UCHealth and the University of Colorado Hospital provides the education needed to become a certified EMT or Paramedic. We also offer CE and expanded EMS certifications that allow you to develop and build your career through IV certifications and EKG coursework.

Instruction is provided by UCHealth, University of Colorado Hospital on the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado. You will learn from some of the best minds in healthcare and train alongside the teams in our clinical and academic areas.

Our EMT Programs are designed as the first step into a career in emergency medical services & will prepare you to take the National Registry Exam for certification with successful completion of the course.

UCHealth’s Paramedic Education programs are designed for certified and experienced EMTs who want to take their training to the next level. Rigorous academic and clinical applications enable students to gain in-depth experience in emergency medical services.

We offer:

  • Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
  • EMT-Basic Certification Hybrid Course
  • IV Certification Course
  • Basic and Advanced EKG
  • Paramedic Prep Course
  • Initial Paramedic Certification
  • Critical Care Course

Our 8-week Paramedic Prep Hybrid Course is for those students needing a refresher on the basics of A&P, Med Math, Operations, EKG, Medical & Trauma before jumping into Paramedic school. If you have no college credits or a formal anatomy & physiology credit, this program will help you find success in paramedic school.

Our curriculum is rigorous. It includes classroom instruction, skill and laboratory training and hands-on clinical experience, including a field internship for EMT & Paramedic students. Apply below and start your career advancement today! Use application tab below to apply.

The MEDIC program does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, color, sex, national origin or disability. Any student who meets the physical and academic requirements is eligible to apply for the program.

Marc Scherschel
Sr. Director, Prehospital Care
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
[email protected]

Admission requirements (Paramedic)
  • At least 18 years old.
  • Current EMT certification.
  • Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR/BLS card.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Valid health insurance card.
  • Transcripts from the highest level of education completed (high school, Associates, Bachelors, etc.)
  • Letter from employer/supervisor verifying your experience as an EMT for at least 6 months.
  • Two professional letters of recommendation.
  • All applicants must be citizens of the United States or have permanent legal status; we are unable to provide a student visa.
  • Background check required at student expense.
  • Successful completion of a college level A&P course or mandatory UCH Paramedic Prep course.

A competitive applicant has:

  • Grade point average above 3.0 (4.0 grade scale).
  • Direct patient care experience.
  • Knowledgeable about the field of EMS.
  • Required coursework completed within the last 10 years.

Health and physical requirements

Applicants must present evidence of good health and be able to meet the physical requirements of the program. Health insurance is not available through the program. Students will be required to present proof of health insurance coverage at orientation.

In addition, students must have up-to-date vaccinations that satisfy the current requirements for UCHealth employees. These requirements are located here.

Physical requirements based upon UCHealth job description for paramedics:

  • Ability to bend/stoop
  • Climb
  • Kneel
  • Lift & move patients
  • Reach
  • Perform repetitive hand/arm movements
  • Sit
  • Squat
  • Stand for long periods
  • Walk
  • Have audible speech
  • Have hearing acuity
  • Visual depth perception
  • Color perception
  • See far
  • See near
  • Lift/carry/push/pull 0-50 pounds
  • Ability to physically assist patients
Faculty

Executive oversight

Marc Scherschel
Senior Director, Prehospital Care
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
[email protected]

Medical directors

Angela Wright, MD
Medical Director, EMS & Prehospital Care, UCHealth Metro Denver
Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
[email protected]

Andra Farcas, MD
Associate Medical Director, EMS & Prehospital Care, UCHealth Metro Denver
Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
[email protected]

Michael Duerson, MD
Medical Director, EMS & Prehospital Care, UCHealth Metro Denver
Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
[email protected]

MEDIC Program staff

Jen Keefer, BSN, CFRN, NR-P
EMS Educator
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
[email protected]

Desi Harris, EMT-P
Clinical Quality Coordinator
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
[email protected]

Critical Care Course Description

Course description:

UCHealth’s 12-Week Hybrid Critical Care Course is designed to provide healthcare professionals with the essential knowledge and skills needed to deliver high-quality care in critical care settings. This innovative course combines online learning with hands-on clinical experience, allowing participants to gain a comprehensive understanding of critical care principles and practices.

Throughout the course, participants will explore a wide range of topics, including advanced pathophysiology, critical care pharmacology, mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, and management of common critical care conditions. The online component of the course will feature interactive modules, case studies, and virtual simulations, enabling participants to learn at their own pace and reinforce their understanding of key concepts.

In addition to the online learning, participants will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge through supervised clinical rotations in UCHealth’s state-of-the-art critical care units. Working alongside experienced critical care professionals, participants will develop practical skills in patient assessment, monitoring, and management, while gaining exposure to a diverse range of critical care scenarios.

Upon completion of the course, participants will be eligible for the CCP-C or FP-C exams through ISBC.  They will be equipped with the tools and strategies needed to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, communicate with patients and families, and navigate the complex challenges of critical care.

This course is suitable for nurses, physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their critical care expertise.

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – Basic Course

Course description:

Our hybrid EMT-Basic course meets virtually each Monday from 6pm-9pm for a total of 15 weeks. Starting on the third week, we add an evening of in-person skills labs for the remaining 12 weeks. Specific night for skills labs can be found upon registration.

This course will provide the Emergency Medical Technician student the knowledge and skills required to provide appropriate emergency care and transportation of patients suffering from traumatic insult/injury and/or of medical nature.

Attendance and success of the EMT course requirements will qualify the learner to participate in the NREMT psychomotor final and sit for the NREMT online exam.

  • Course duration: 15 weeks.
  • Tuition is $1800.

EMT course admission requirements

  • At least 18 years of age.
  • Valid, current health insurance coverage.
  • Current vaccinations as per UCHealth policy for students (will be provided).
  • Submit for drug and background check at the student expense (info to be provided).
  • Health and physical requirements: identical as under the “paramedic” section above.

Immunization requirements for the health care setting: required vaccinations

  • Tuberculosis skin test or X-ray. Tuberculin (Tuberculosis) skin test, blood test, or negative chest x-ray within the past 12 months.
  • MMR. Proof of mumps, rubella and rubella immunity by positive antibody titers or 2 doses of MMR.
  • Influenza vaccine. If your rotation (course) occurs between October 1 – March 31, we WILL require an influenza vaccination.
  • Hepatitis B. Proof of Hepatitis B immunization.
  • Tdap. Vaccination must have been done within the last 10 years and remain current throughout your time in the course.
  • Varicella. Varicella immunity, by positive history of chickenpox or proof of varicella immunization. You may also receive a varicella titer blood test from your PCP.

If you are a Colorado resident, you can order a copy of your vaccination records from the Colorado Department of Health.

IV Course Description

UCHealth’s comprehensive basic IV course is designed to provide healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and effectively administer intravenous (IV) therapy in accordance with Colorado state requirements. Participants will learn the fundamentals of IV therapy, including indications, techniques, complications, and patient care management.

This hybrid course will combine online lectures, demonstrations, hands-on practice, simulated clinical scenarios, and a clinical shift to practice live IV skills. Participants will be able to practice IV insertion techniques on manikins and live patients, receiving feedback from experienced instructors.

This IV course meets the educational requirements set forth by the Colorado State Board of Nursing and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment for healthcare professionals performing IV therapy.

Paramedic School Data Outcomes for Graduates

CAAHEP Accredited Paramedic Programs track and report outcome measures annually to the Committee on Accreditation for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). Our results will be posted after completion of our first class.