Emergency Medical Technician - I Certificate

The objective of this certificate program is to document that the student has successfully completed an approved Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course that meets the requirements of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22. Social Security, Division 9. Prehospital Emergency Medical Services, Chapter 2. Emergency Medical Technician and has passed all required tests required by the California certifying agency.

The EMT program is open to all students who meet the age and physical requirements. There are additional requirements for initial certification (written and skills testing, state and federal criminal history background check).

Major/Program Requirements

Career and Academic Pathways

Required Courses:

EMS 020Emergency Medical Technician

6.00

EMS 021Preventing Disease Transmission for Emergency Medical Technician

0.50

EMS 022Basic Life Support for Emergency Medical Technician-EMT

.50

EMS 023Hazardous Materials First Responder Awareness for Emergency Medical Technician-I/EMT-Basic

.50

EMS 025Customer Service and Professionalism for the Emergency Services Worker

.50

EMS 066Introduction - Patient Care Documentation

0.50

EMS 067Electronic Patient Care Reporting - Field

2.00

EMS 068Pharmacology for the EMT

1.00

Total Credit Hours:11.50

 

A student receiving a certificate in this field will be able to:

  • Evaluate, treat and transport the ill and injured.
  • Effectively use adjunctive airway breathing aids.
  • Administer and monitor medications.
  • Demonstrate competency in assessing and treating patients with medical or trauma emergencies at a basic level.
  • Participate in a culturally diverse environment.