Emergency Medical Technician

Catalog description

Limitation on Enrollment: Student must be 18 years or older at the start of the course, and possess a current American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR card. Prerequisite: EMT-405. Other: Students should possess good dexterity and have good physical condition with the ability to lift 150 pounds and work in confined areas and in different positions (e.g. on the ground or floor). This course will provide EMT students with training to recognize the signs and symptoms of illness and traumatic injuries, as well as instruction on how to perform life-saving skills. This course meets requirements as defined in the California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 22, and is approved by the State of California EMS Authority, and local EMSA Inland Counties EMS Agency (ICEMA). This course includes lecture and laboratory experiences. Students must be a minimum of 18 years of age prior to beginning field experience. A minimum of 24 hours of field experience is included in the course, which consists of clinical rotation at Hospital, and/or ambulance ride along as required in CCR Title 22. Upon successful completion of the course, students are eligible to register for the National Registry licensing examination which is taken off campus at an approved testing site. Students upon successful completion of EMT 405 and EMT 11 may pursue the Emergency Medical Provider Certificate of Achievement. This Certificate prepares students for future entrance into a Paramedic Program. Transfer: CSU