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Arapahoe Community College

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

Field of study · Littleton, Colorado, United States

  • Level

    Bachelor

  • Duration

    4 years

  • Campus

    Littleton

  • Intl. Tuition

    US$18,102 (2026-27)

  • Home Tuition

    US$4,410 (2026-27)

  • Intake

    Fall 2027

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Course Overview

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) at Arapahoe Community College in Littleton, Colorado, United States is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

  • Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
  • Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
  • Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
  • Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
  • Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

Career snapshot (indicative)

Health sciences graduates pursue clinical, research, policy and industry roles across the healthcare ecosystem, including NHS trusts, pharmaceutical firms, public health agencies and health technology companies.

Student life (indicative)

Littleton offers students a fantastic outdoor lifestyle — skiing, hiking and mountain access sit alongside a good local food and bar scene and a tight-knit, active student community.

The University at a Glance

Undergraduate Population

5,383

Staff Ratio

26.0:1

International

1.9%

Career Prospects

Completion Rate

28%

finish their degree (not an employment rate)

Avg Starting Salary

£25,878

First-year earnings

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

US$18,102

per year, 2026-27 Official fee page

Home Tuition

US$4,410

per year, 2026-27 Official fee page

University Life

Suburban

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

  • Intermediate Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

  • Advanced Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
  • Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
  • Employability and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

No specific entry requirements listed.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Student Population

5,383

Degree-seeking undergraduates (U.S. College Scorecard, latest release). Graduate students are not included.

Staff Ratio

26:1

Students per staff

International Students

2%

Of student body

Campus at a Glance

Campus Type

Suburban

City Size

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Four seasons

Safety Index (indicative)

6.5/10

Transport

Good (close to station or regional airport)

Social Scene

Friendly community

Student Life & City (indicative)

Littleton offers students a fantastic outdoor lifestyle — skiing, hiking and mountain access sit alongside a good local food and bar scene and a tight-knit, active student community.

  • Littleton offers students a fantastic outdoor lifestyle — skiing, hiking and mountain access sit alongside a good local food and bar scene and a tight-knit, active student community.

What Students Love

  • Ski & mountain access
  • Outdoor & nature activities
  • Vibrant nightlife & bars
  • Diverse international food scene

University Stats

Undergraduate Students5,383
Student-to-Staff Ratio26:1
International Students2%
Safety Index (indicative)6.5/10

Career & Outcomes

Completion Rate

28%

Completion rate (U.S. College Scorecard, latest release): share of students who finish their degree. Not an employment rate.

Avg Starting Salary

£25,878

Average first-year salary

Placement Year

✗ Not offered

Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Health sciences graduates pursue clinical, research, policy and industry roles across the healthcare ecosystem, including NHS trusts, pharmaceutical firms, public health agencies and health technology companies.

  • Health sciences graduates pursue clinical, research, policy and industry roles across the healthcare ecosystem, including NHS trusts, pharmaceutical firms, public health agencies and health technology companies.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Business
  • Healthcare
  • Education

Study Abroad Opportunities

N

  • N

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

US$18,102

per year, 2026-27 Official fee page

Home Tuition

US$4,410

per year, 2026-27 Official fee page

Total Programme Cost

US$72,408

For full 4 years

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

HIGH

This location has a higher cost of living. Budget accordingly for accommodation, food, and general expenses.

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)US$18,102per year, 2026-27 Official fee page
Tuition (Home)US$4,410per year, 2026-27 Official fee page

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£1,185/mo
Food & Groceries£387/mo
Transport£126/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,931
Annual living costs£23,178/yr

Cost Overview (indicative)

In the moderately expensive range for US cities — expect around $2,445/month (housing $1,500, food $490, transport $160). A US university city with solid amenities and a well-rounded student lifestyle.

  • In the moderately expensive range for US cities — expect around $2,445/month (housing $1,500, food $490, transport $160).
  • A US university city with solid amenities and a well-rounded student lifestyle.