Certificate in Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
2019-2020 Map
Total Units: 11
Term 1
4 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| EMS-110: Emergency Medical Responder | 4 | Not required but strongly recommended by the department. Department also recommends BIOL-10 or BIOL-20/21 or ALH-104. The department also strongly recommends a solid algebraic/math background. Call department head for details (530) 895-2321. | |
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Prerequisite(s): American Heart Association Professional Health Care Provider CPR or equivalent and must be 18 years of age as of first day of class This course will instruct students to the level of Emergency Medical Responder (EMR). The primary focus of the EMR is to initiate immediate lifesaving care to critical patients who access the emergency medical system. The course covers the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide lifesaving interventions while awaiting additional Emergency Medical Service (EMS) response and to assist higher level personnel at the scene and during transport. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be eligible to take the exam required for certification as an EMR in the state of California. |
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Term 2
7 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| EMS-111: Emergency Medical Technician | 7 | Must be CPR certified and 18 years of age to enroll. CPR certification course on the Butte campus is ALH-2. Alternatively, CPR certification can be completed through various agencies (hospitals, American Red Cross, American Heart Association, etc). | |
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Prerequisite(s): American Heart Association Professional Health Care Provider CPR or equivalent and must be 18 years of age as of first day of class This course will instruct students to the level of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). This course complies with the required course content for the state of California and the curriculum consists of the required U.S. Department of Transportation EMT-Basic National Standard Curriculum. The course includes all skills necessary for the individual to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with an ambulance service or other specialized service. Upon successful completion the student will be eligible to take the National Registry Exam required for certification as an EMT in the state of California. |
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