This course is designed to certify students as California State Emergency Medical Technicians.
After successful completion of this course, students will be authorized to take the National Registry EMT examination, then request certification as an EMT through the Los Angeles County Department of Health or other local EMS accrediting agencies.
Students receive training on:
Understanding of the Emergency Medical SystemRoles & Responsibilities of the EMT
Extrication Tools and Equipment
Automatic External Defibrillation
Cardiovascular Emergencies
Communicable Diseases
Pre-hospital Care Terminology
Anatomy & Physiology of the Human Body
Patient Assessment
Pre-hospital Treatment
Communications & Documentation
Prerequisite: FTEC 121 Minimum Grade of B
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment;
READ 043 or appropriate assessment; BIOL 125
117 Hours Lecture
81 Hours Lab
198 Total Hours (Includes 24 hours of REQUIRED clinical field experience)
Levels: UG
Schedule Types: Lab 21, Lecture, Lecture/Lab
Restrictions: May not be enrolled as a High School Student
Must be enrolled at the UG Level