Earn College Credit for your Course

Desert Mountain Medicine partners with University of Colorado Denver to offer college credit for DMM WFA and WFR courses on LivedX.

College Credit Pricing – Through University of Colorado – Denver*

*Note, these credits are eligible to be transferred to most other universities, please consult your universities admin office for details.

WFA 1 Credit: $224*

WFR 3 Credits: $462*

  • $100 LivedX fee
  • $5 DMM processing and administrative fee
  • $119 per credit
  • Available on any WFR course.

*Please note college-credit fees are in addition to DMM course tuition. 

What to Expect

When You Register

Select the checkbox for “Would you like to receive College Credit with your course?” to register to receive college credit.

college credit registration

Before Your Course

Check the box during registration to receive a college-credit when you register for your DMM course. The LivedX team will send you instructions on how to register on LivedX. You’ll want to register on LivedX shortly before or during your course.

During Your Course

Complete your DMM course. It is the student’s responsibility to create a LivedX account. You’ll receive instructions and support from the LivedX team when you register for your DMM course. LivedX assignments can be completed during your course or afterward.

After Your Course

Complete your LivedX assignments. Once all assignments are complete, you’ll receive instructions from the LivedX team on how to register with University of Colorado Denver as a continuing education student and claim your credits and transcript.

University of Colorado Calendar

Spring SemesterDMM course must be taken November 1st – April 1st
Summer SemesterDMM course must be taken April 1st – June 15th
Fall SemesterDMM course must be taken June 15th – November 1st

*Students who do not finish their LivedX assignments before the end of the semester they originally enrolled in may continue working into the next semester for no additional fee. However, students MUST finish their LivedX assignments and apply for credit within the same calendar year in which they originally enrolled. 

About LivedX

LivedX is a ‘credit for prior learning’ platform that allows students to convert their experiences (lived and learned) into credentials. LivedX serves as a student success tool to enable students to document their lived and learned experiences into transferable skills credentials. These credentials could be used in multiple ways such as on online portfolio and/or college credits.

College Credit FAQ

I’m a high school student. Can I still earn college credit?

Yes! High school students are eligible to receive college credit.

I’m not currently enrolled in college. Can I still earn college credit?

Yes! You do not need to be enrolled at a college or university to earn college credit with DMM and UC Denver

I’m currently enrolled at a college or university. Can I earn credit for my DMM course with my home institution?

Ask your academic advisor. DMM is happy to work with your institution.

I already took a DMM course last year, can I still get credit?

Yes! DMM alumni who completed their course within the past 12 months can earn college credit for their course.

Can I earn credit for my WRC course?

Reach out to [email protected] with WRC college credit inquiries.

Can I use my Americorps, scholarships, or other financial aid to earn credit?

Reach out to [email protected] for more information.

I’m a DMM instructor candidate. Can I earn credit for the Instructor Training course?

Yes! DMM instructor candidates can earn 3 credits for successfully completing a DMM ITC course.

Can I choose which semester I enroll in to complete my LivedX assignments and receive credit?

Yes, students can request to be enrolled in a future semester if they’re near the semester deadline or prefer to complete their LivedX assignments at a slightly later date. Please note that students must complete their LivedX assignments and complete their application for credit within the same calendar year in which they originally enrolled in the LivedX course.

What happens if I don’t complete the LivedX assignments and complete my application for credit before the semester ends?

Students who don’t complete before the end of the semester will be allowed to continue working in the next semester for no additional fees. However, students must complete their LivedX assignments and complete their application for credit within the same calendar year in which they originally enrolled. This is especially important for fall semester enrollees to be aware of, as their access to LivedX will expire at the end of the calendar year.

What happens if I don’t complete the LivedX assignments and complete my application for credit by the end of the calendar year?

Students who fail to complete their LivedX assignments and application for credit within the calendar year will have to re-enroll and repay the annual user fee ($100).

How long do the LivedX assignments take?

Tentatively expect a 1 credit WFA to take approximately 1 hour and a 3-credit WFR to take approximately 2 hours.

I earned a WFA or WFR certification through another company. Can I earn college credit for that course with DMM?

No. College credit from University of Colorado Denver is only offered for DMM courses.