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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Program Year (2021-2022)

About the Program

The primary focus of the Emergency Medical Technician is to provide basic emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response. Emergency Medical Technicians perform interventions with basic equipment typically found on an ambulance. The Emergency Medical Technician is a link from the scene to the emergency health care system.

The department recommends that you take the following courses along with this course Medical Terminology (ALH 104), Soft Skills for Professional Health Care (ALH 6), Introduction to Human Biology (BIOL 2), Survey of Human Systems (BIOL 10).


Program Requirements

For current program requirements -> 2024-2025

Program Goal: Other
GE Pattern(s): None
Program Code: EMT.CC

Program Learning Outcome(s):

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate the ability to comprehend, apply, analyze, and evaluate information relevant to their role as an entry level EMT.

  • Demonstrate technical proficiency in all skills necessary to fulfill the role of an entry level EMT.

  • Demonstrate personal behavior consistent with professional and employer expectations for the entry level EMT.

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Required courses:
8 Units

Contacts

Susan Craig, Chair
(530) 879-4338

Department Office: AHPS 215
(530) 893-7533

Counseling and Advising:
(530) 895-2378

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