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Sharon Johnson
Chair/Director
Los Angeles
East LA College
CTE Dean
Christina Tafoya
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Program Details
Paramedic
New Program
Paramedic (125100)
09/01/25
This Program meets the minimum training requirements established by the California Emergency Medical Services Authority for Paramedic completion. This Certificate is designed to help prepare students to become Paramedics in a field emergency medical setting.
The projections, based on a three-year average, is 256 awards.
Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
The Public Safety Certificate of Achievement in Paramedic training is designed to prepare students to meet the needs of mid-level positions involved in responding to medical emergencies. The curriculum prepares students with a foundation in medical training and provides them with the knowledge required to enter positions related to paramedic positions with local fire departments. The skills developed in these classes will enhance the student's knowledge in the area of emergency medicine including emergency medical service systems, patient assessment, emergency response to crisis, anatomy and physiology for emergency health personnel, and clinical and field training standards and policies.
Course Units and Hours
36
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Course Report
A California EMT Certificate.
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 770 | Anatomy and Physiology for Emergency Health Personnel | 4 | Fall/ 2025 |
| PSA 771 | Introduction to Emergency Medical Service Systems | 2 | Fall/ 2025 |
| PSA 772 | Patient Assessment and Airway Management | 2 | Fall/ 2025 |
| PSA 773 | Cardiology Assessment and Medical Emergencies | 6 | Fall/ 2025 |
| PSA 774 | Emergency Response to Crisis | 4 | Fall/ 2025 |
| PSA 775 | Medical Emergency and Pharmacological Interventions | 5 | Fall/ 2025 |
| PSA 776 | Clinical Internship | 4 | Fall/ 2025 |
| PSA 777 | Field Internship | 9 | Fall/ 2025 |
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Los Angeles Regional Questions
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East Los Angeles College
Christina Tafoya
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New Program
This Program will be part of the Public Safety Affiliation Department that oversees ISA's with the Los Angeles Fire Department, Long Beach Fire Department, MP Fire, Monrovia Fire, Alhambra Fire, Montebello Fire, Beverly Hills Fire, San Gabriel Fire, and Santa Monica Fire.
El Camino College and Mt. Sac College.
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Submission Details
06/04/25 - 11:43 AM
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