Area of Study

Emergency Medical Services

Our short-term degrees and certificates launch you into a career. Some certificates can be completed in just one semester.

Upcoming Classes

Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED

Adult First Aid/CPR/AED

Friday, June 7, 2024 8:30-5 p.m. Knowles Hall, room 312

CPR for Professionals or Basic Life Support

No classes are scheduled for summer 2024 at this time.

Do you have a group that needs a class? We may be able to accommodate you.

Please contact Brady Ring at 970-521-6708 or email brady.ring@njc.edu with any questions

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Program Requirements / Classes

Emergency Medical Services

Associate of Applied Science

60 Credits

Curriculum

EMT Basic

Certificate

10 Credits

Curriculum

Degree Descriptions

Associate of Arts Degree (A.A.) and Associate of Science Degree (A.S.)

The AA and the AS degrees are traditional 2-year degrees specifically designed to transfer to 4-year institutions for the purpose of completing a BA or a BS. They are often referred to as university parallel degrees. The general education requirements are what actually permit the degrees to be called Associates or Arts or Science. The difference between the AS and AA is minimal, with the AA permitting math courses and a science course that are not recognized under the AS degree. Read Colorado's Guaranteed Transfer Policy here.

Associate of General Studies (A.G.S.)

The AGS degree is, at times, articulated to transfer to certain 4-year institutions and programs. There is more room for flexibility in this degree. Generally, if a student decides to transfer to a 4-year school to pursue a BA or BS after earning the AGS, they may be short some of the general education requirements.

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

The Associate of Applied Science degree is rarely pursued by a student who intends to transfer to a 4-year school. It is primarily a degree that prepares a student to go directly into the workforce. It is typically a specific technical career that the student who seeks the AAS is seeking. Again, the general education requirements are less rigid with the AAS degree.

Certificate Programs

Certificates are 1-year technical programs that require no general education courses. Auto Tech, Agri-business, and Cosmetology are Certificate programs. English, math, science, etc. are not required to complete a certificate, although some students choose to take preparatory classes that might help them succeed in the program.