Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

Catalog description

An Advance Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) will perform all the skills of an EMT. In addition, they will perform advance skills that are outlined in California Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 3. This course requires the student to hold a current EMT certification. Enables Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) to refine skills and develop to the level of an Advance EMT; concentrates on patient assessment and airway management techniques needed in dealing with sick and injured patients. 72.00 hours lecture and 60.00 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)