GCEMS - Courses

ASHI - CPR for the Professional Rescuer
	Students learn how to recognize a life-threatening emergency, how to provide basic life support and what to do in case of an airway obstruction or choking. ASHI"s CPR PRO has been approved for training for Emergency Medical Services personnel and is accepted by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
	Documents Student Handbook Program Standards Links ASHI - CPR for the Professional Rescuer

ASHI - Basic First Aid
	ASHI Basic First Aid for the Community & Workplace program is designed for individuals in the community that require or desire a basic knowledge and first aid skills. This extremely flexible program will help employers meet OSHA and other federal and state regulatory requirements for training employees how to respond and care for medical emergencies at work.
	Documents Student Handbook Program Standards Links ASHI - Basic First Aid

ASHI - ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
	ASHI / Mosby's cost effective continuing education program designed to provide healthcare professionals with didactic and psychomotor skills training in the care of an adult in cardiac arrest.
	Documents Program Standards Links ASHI - ACLS Resources ACLS Study Guide, Mosby 3rd Edition ISBN-10: 0323046959

PEPP (Pediatric Education for Prehospital Providers) - Provider
	This course was developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics and includes the most recent educational developments in prehospital pediatric care including the pediatric components of the National Standard Curricula for EMT-Basics, Intermediates, and Paramedics. Links PEPP American Academy of Pediatrics Resources PEPP Student Manual, 2nd Edition ISBN-10: 0-7637-4373-9

NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - Provider
	This course has been designed to teach an evidence-based approach to resuscitation of the newborn. The causes, prevention, and management of mild to severe neonatal asphyxia are carefully explained so that health professionals may develop optimal knowledge and skill in resuscitation.
	Links NRP Resources Textbook of Neonatal Resuscitation, With DVD, 6th Edition ISBN-13: 978-1581104981

Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
	GCEMS, in partnership with St. Anthony Hospitals Prehospital Services, offers the EMT-Basic course, consisting of a minimum of 180 hours of classroom and practical sessions and at least 44 hours of clinical rotations in the hospital and ambulance settings (outside of regular classroom time). This course prepares the student for the National Registry exam and Colorado State EMT certification. We offer two courses annually, a 4 week accelerated course and a 3 month course Resources Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured, Tenth Edition ISBN-10: 0763778491
	Links NREMT Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Emergency Medical Technician - Basic REFRESHER
	GCEMS offers the EMT-Basic Refresher course consisting of 48 hours of classroom and practical sessions. The course encompasses the continuing education requirements for Colorado State and NREMT EMT-Basic renewal.
	Links NREMT Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Practical Exam
	GCEMS is a testing site and is able to offer practical exam testing for the NREMT-Basic certification. Students are allowed to sit for the exam 3 times before they need to pursue remedial training.
	Links NREMT Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Emergency Medical Technician - ALS REFRESHER
	The goal of the ALS Refresher course is to provide a review of the ALS curriculum and to prepare the student to successfully complete the Colorado Paramedic or Intermediate certificate renewal. The course meets all National Registry mandatory core content requirements and the Colorado State renewal requirements. It is designed to refresh and reinforce previous knowledge and explore new concepts. It includes a one-day Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) refresher program.
	Links NREMT Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

IV Endorsement
	Certified Colorado EMT-Basics are permitted to perform intravenous insertion under medical direction following successful completion of this course. The class includes 24 hours of the theory of fluid therapy and practical training and 8 to 16 hours in-hospital clinical experience.
	Documents Registration Form Links Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Resources IV Therapy, Jones & Bartlett Learning; 1st edition ISBN-10: 0763715794

Basic ECG Interpretation
	Basic ECG Interpretation is designed for participants without a healthcare background and for health care professionals who want a review of cardiac rhythms. Students learn through lecture, audiovisuals, case studies, and the instructor's clinical experiences:


Advanced Assessment and Treatment of Trauma
	ATT is a new international continuing education course from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) that represents the state-of-the-art in prehospital trauma assessment and management. Based on the most current medical information and best practices, this concise and highly interactive continuing education course covers the critical knowledge and skills necessary to rapidly evaluate, stabilize, and transport the trauma patient. Student in this course are expected to complete the online modules prior to coming to practical skills lab.
	Links ATTrauma.com Resources Advanced Assessment and Treatment of Trauma ISBN-10:0763751316