Course Number: EMT 211
Emergency Medical Technician–Basic
Units: 6
Class: 4 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory (GR or P/NP)
Pre-requisite: Hlted 9 or Standard First Aid or equivalent; and CPR for Professional Rescuer (Red Cross), or CPR per American Heart Association Guidelines 2000 for the Healthcare Provider, or ASHI CPR PRO; and health clearances: Two recent TB skin tests by first class meeting (done within 6 months of beginning of class with verification to be provided by last day to add classes for a term); and hepatitis B vaccine (completion of 2 of 3-shot series by last day to add classes for a term); and fee of $25 to the State Fire Marshall. Course meets California Code of Regulations (Title 22) criteria. Students who successfully complete the course are eligible to take the National Registry EMT exam required for certification.
Description: Basic training course covering all techniques of emergency medical care considered within the responsibilities of the Emergency Medical Technician as well as all operational aspects of the job: Emphasis on the development of student skills in the recognition of illness and injuries, and proper procedures of emergency care. 1250.00
Course Number: EMT 221
Emergency Medical Technician–Paramedic
Units: 22
Class: 335 term hours lecture, 144 tern hours laboratory (GR or P/NP)
Course meets California Code of Regulations (Title 22) criteria. Students who successfully complete course and internship requirements are eligible to take the National Registry EMT-Paramedic exam required for licensure within the State of California. Pre-requisites: EMT 210 or proof of current EMT-B, NREMT-B or EMT 2 certificate (must have successfully completed an approved EMT-B or EMT 2 program and have a current card); CPR for Professional Rescuer (Red Cross), or CPR per American Heart Association Guidelines 2000 for the Healthcare Provider, or ASHI CPR PRO; Health clearances: Current immunization records for: TB within 1 year; tetanus within 1 year; MMR – Measles, mumps, rubella (childhood record OK); and hepatitis B (at least shot #1 in series) by start of class; Biol 2 and 4, or 20A and 20B; Hltoc 201 and/ or 202; High school diploma or GED; and California driver’s license.
Description: Advanced training course covering all techniques of emergency medical care considered within the responsibilities of the Emergency Medical Technician- Paramedic as well as all operational aspects of the job: Emphasis on the development of student skills in the recognition and treatment of illness and injuries, and proper procedures of emergency care. 1251.00
Course Number: EMT 230
Introduction to First Responder Training
Units: 2
Class: 1.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours laboratory (GR)
Description: Introduction to first responder training: Patient assessment, ventilation and airway obstruction, circulation and CPR; illness and injury emergencies such as poisoning and substance abuse, behavioral emergencies, bleeding and soft tissue and muscle and bone injuries; childbirth, children, and geriatric emergencies; lifting and moving individuals; EMS operations, extrication and rescue operations; legal and ethical issues confronting the first responder; communications and documentation; and stress response and well-being of the first responder. 1250.00
Course Number: EMT 261
Emergency Medical Technician Recertification
Units: 2
Class: 1.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours laboratory (GR or P/NP)
Pre-requisite: Current EMT certification or EMT certification that has not been expired for more than six months, and current CPR certification at the Health Care Level, and fee of $25 to the State Fire Marshall
Non-degree applicable
Course study under this section may be repeated three times for recertification for a maximum of 8 units.
Description: Recertification through review of didactic and practical techniques required of the Emergency Medical Technician: Examination of all aspects of the job including roles and responsibilities of the Emergency Medical Technician, medical-legal aspects, human systems and basic anatomy, types of emergencies encountered, extrication and rescue of patients, and documentation and communications. 1250.00
