Emergency Medical Services: Emergency Medical Technician 1 Basic - Certificate of Accomplishment

This program map only provides one possible pathway for degree and/or certificate obtainment and is for reference only. Please schedule an appointment with a counselor to develop your individualized Student Education Plan.

The first phase of training in the emergency medical career structure, covering all techniques of pre-hospital emergency medical care presently considered within the responsibilities of Emergency Medical Technician 1 (Basic), as well as all operational aspects of the job which technicians are expected to perform. Special content of the course is based on the guidelines and authority of Title 22, Division 9, of the California Code of Regulations, as well as the U.S. Department of Transportation Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Standard National Curriculum. Students desiring state certification as an Emergency Medical Technician 1 (Basic) must complete 16 hours of emergency room and ambulance clinical observation time beyond the course requirements. Ambulance attendants are required to possess a certificate issued by an educational agency approved by the County Department of Health Safety. The certificate is obtained upon completion of this approved program.

The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway. It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.

Demonstrate the skill set necessary for a successful career in Fire Service, Environmental Technology, and /or Emergency Medical Services.

Show knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations and codes pertaining to safety and efficiency in all risk emergencies and scenarios pertaining to fire, safety, and/or medical services.

Program Map

Requirement
GE General Education
E Elective

Fall Year 1

6.5 units
EMS 301
Emergency Medical Services Academy- 1A
This beginning-level academy module meets and exceeds the US Department of Transportation Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) National Standard Curriculum for students desiring eligibility for certification as an EMT in the State of California. State certification as an EMT is mandated as the minimum level of emergency medical training required to work on any ambulance and for most fire departments. A uniform and other related material will be required. Enrollment is done through an application process. This course may be repeated as often as necessary for the purpose of recertification.
  1. Prerequisite: EMS 300
  2. Prerequisite: EMS 306
  3. Advisories: ENGL 514
          EMS 306
          CPR for Healthcare Providers
          Instruction for health-care professionals on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillation techniques according to the current American Heart Association standards. Students successfully completing this course are eligible to purchase an optional American Heart Association Healthcare CPR card. This course may be repeated as necessary to maintain certification.