About the Program
See AS Degree in EMT-Paramedic.
Gainful Employment Information
Certificate of Achievement in EMT-Paramedic:
www.butte.edu/curriculum/gainful-employment/0134300CA.html
Program Requirements
For current program requirements -> 2024-2025
Program Goal: Career
GE Pattern(s): None
Program Code: 01343.00CA
Program Learning Outcome(s):
Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:
Demonstrate in the pre-hospital setting the ability to comprehend, apply, analyze and evaluate information relevant to their role as an entry level EMT-P.
Demonstrate in the pre-hospital setting technical proficiency in all skills necessary to fulfill the role of an entry level EMT-P.
Demonstrate in the pre-hospital setting personal behavior consistent with professional and employer expectations of an entry level EMT-P.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Paramedic Program
Unit(s): 21.00
Recommended Prep: BIOL 20 and BIOL 21 or BIOL 10
Transfer Status: NT
Contact Hours:
306.00 hours Lecture
/ 153.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 459.00
This course is the first of a two-semester long program that provides the Paramedic student the didactic information and skills required to meet the state of California requirements for paramedic training. The course meets accreditation requirements of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS Professions (CoAEMSP). The course follows U.S. Department of Transportation Paramedic National Standard Curriculum. Upon successful completion of EMS 170 and EMS 171 the student will be eligible to take the National Registry Exam required for licensure as a Paramedic in the state of California. Anatomy and Physiology will be covered extensively throughout the course.
Prerequisite(s): EMS 170
Unit(s): 15.50
Transfer Status: NT
Contact Hours:
0.00 hours Lecture
/ 796.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 796.00
This course provides the Paramedic student simulation skills lab, hospital clinical and field internship experience required to meet the state of California requirements for paramedic training. The course meets accreditation requirements of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS Professions (CoAEMSP). The course follows U.S. Department of Transportation Paramedic National Standard Curriculum. Upon successful completion, in combination with successful completion of EMS 170, the student will be eligible to take the National Registry Exam required for licensure as a Paramedic in the state of California.
SubMenu
Contacts
Mike Smith, Chair
(530) 895-2321
Department Office: AHPS 215
(530) 893-7533
Counseling and Advising:
(530) 895-2378
Follow Us on Social Media