Emergency Medical Technician Courses

EMT 11A, Pediatric CPR and First Aid
Lec-9 P/NP Available
Training for childcare providers in pediatric CPR and first aid including the practice of universal precautions, use of an AED and integration with the EMS system. Qualified participants are awarded the American Heart Association Pediatric Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED card. This course fulfills the requirement of the State EMS Authority for Childcare Providers.
CSU
Units: 0.5
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
EMT 12, Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
Lec-9 P/NP Available
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with AED certification course. Instruction and practice in the identification and the care of cardiac arrest and choking in adults, children, and infants. AHA BLS Provider cards issued for those who meet competency standards.
CSU
Units: 0.5
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
Students enrolled in this course will be assessed a $5 lab/material fee for AHA BLS Provider certification card.
EMT 13, Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED
Lec-9 P/NP Available
First Aid includes how to activate the Emergency Medical Services System, recognize the need for emergency care, resuscitation, and specific care for certain medical, traumatic, and environmental emergencies on infants, children, and adult patients. CPR/AED and first aid training targeted for layperson rescuers. American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED card awarded to those who meet AHA competency standards.
CSU
Units: 0.5
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
EMT 14, First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Lec-52.5 P/NP Available
Emergency care for one and two-rescuer adult, child, and infant CPR with bag mask ventilation and AED. First aid for the sick and injured including care of life-threatening, medical, environmental, and traumatic emergencies. Standard first aid, CPR, and AED certification(s) granted upon successful completion of requirements.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
Students enrolled in this course will be assessed a $25 lab/material fee for CPR and first aid cards.
EMT 15, Basic Life Support CPR Recertification
Lec-8 P/NP Available
An update of the scientific evidence and performance of procedural skills in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for adult, child, and infant patients, with an emphasis on improving cardiac arrest outcomes in all communities. Students must have a valid AHA BLS provider card. An updated American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification card will be issued to those who qualify.
CSU
Units: 0.5
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
EMT 99, National Registry EMT Exam Preparation Course
Lec-18 P/NP Only
PREREQ: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: EMT 100 or equivalent course work at another college
Preparation for the computer-adaptive examination used by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) to verify cognitive competency of a basic level Emergency Medical Technician. This course assists students with test-taking skills on scenario-based exams.
CSU
Units: 1
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
EMT 100, Emergency Medical Technician
Lec-105 Lab-105 P/NP Available
PREREQ: EMT 12 or (current AHA or ARC healthcare provider CPR card)
Designed to meet the requirements of the State and National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Education Standards for the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) basic level provider. Students acquire the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective skills required to provide emergency care and transportation of the ill and injured. Includes required clinical experience on ambulance.
CSU
Units: 8
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
Students must attend a mandatory information session before the first day of class. After the class begins, students must satisfy requirements for clinical rotations, which include a certified criminal background check, immunization screening, and drug screening. See Health Care Technology Department website for more information.
EMT 101A, EMT Theory and Skills I
Lec-70 field trips
Explores the knowledge and skills of basic Emergency Medical Services workers. Content introduces skills of the basic Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) including history of EMS and foundations of prehospital care. The first of two classes that prepares students to enter an EMT program.
CSU
Units: 4
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
EMT 101B, EMT Theory and Skills II
Lec-70 field trips
PREREQ.: EMT 101A
The second portion of EMT theory and skills provides the knowledge and skills required to manage emergencies in the prehospital setting. Emphasis on the assessment and management of various medical and traumatic emergencies.
CSU
Units: 4
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
All sections will charge a material fee of $5.00
EMT 104, Preparation for Paramedic
Lec-52.5 Lab-52.5 P/NP Available
PREREQ: EMT 100
A review of advanced life support psychomotor competency at the paramedic level with a focus on procedural skills development. Incorporates assessment and treatment skills into simulations of critical and non-critical medical and trauma patients.
CSU
Units: 4
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
Formerly Advanced Skills for EMS Providers
EMT 5005, EMT Refresher
PREREQ: Current CPR certification at the healthcare provider level
This course meets the State of California requirements for the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) refresher and provides the course content and skills verification necessary to recertify as an EMT at the basic level. Additional content fulfills the National Registry of EMT's refresher for recertification at the national level.
Units: 0
Credit type: Noncredit