Emergency Medical Technician

The Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-Basic) program, provides the student with an outline of the EMS system, introduces assessment skills, as well as provides pathophysiology of common neurological, respiratory, and cardiac related emergencies. The EMT-1 program prepares emergency medical technicians for the National Registry EMT Basic Exam. Upon successful completion EMTs may perform as ambulance attendants, fire emergency responders, or practice in private industry. It covers techniques of emergency medical care presently considered within the responsibilities of the emergency medical technician, and emphasizes the development of student skills in recognition of symptoms of illnesses and injuries and proper procedures of emergency care. Successful EMT-Basic students may find employment with fire agencies, private ambulance companies, California Department of Forestry, ER techs, and other assorted jobs. Many successful EMT-1 students have also gone onto paramedic school, medical school, nursing school, physician's assistant school, and other associated allied health professions.

Earning a Certificate of Achievement for Emergency Medical Technician,will allow students to register and take the EMS National Registry test.Successful completion will permit individuals to apply to local CA EMS agencies to become a licensed EMT. EMTs can work for Fire Departments, Ambulance Companies, and for private companies to provide medical care for the sick and injured.

To earn a Certificate of Achievement in this major, the student must complete all courses listed in required courses category below. All required courses in the program must be completed with a Cor better.