Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Credit Courses

EMT 110 Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (6 Units)

Limitations on Enrollment: Current CPR certificate for either the Health Care Provider or the Professional Rescuer, must be at least 18 years old by the fourth week of the semester, and background check and TB testing are required.

Course Advisories: AH 120 Medical terminology provides a basic foundation in understanding terms associated with body systems and the injuries and illnesses which the EMT will be assessing and treating.

Hours: 189 (88.2 lecture, 100.8 lab)

Theory and skills for treatment of acute/emergency injury and illness. Includes observations in hospital and with field EMS provider. Fulfills Title 22 Guidelines and State Health and Safety Code for EMT -B certification. Successful course completion required to take National Registry of EMTs Exam which is required for certification in any California county.