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California Regional Consortia

Pre-Paramedic, Certificate of Achievement (COA)

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Submitter's Information

Name

Debbie Newcomb

Title

Dean of Career Education

Region

South Central Coast

College

Ventura College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Debbie Newcomb

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Pre-Paramedic, Certificate of Achievement (COA)

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Emergency Medical Services (125000)

Projected Start Date

08/01/25

Catalog Description

This Pre-Paramedic Certificate of Achievement (COA) is designed for practitioners in the field coming back for recertification and career advancement. The courses in this COA prepare the student to render prehospital basic life support at the scene of an emergency, during transport of the sick and injured, or during interfacility transfers within an organized Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system.

The Pre-Paramedic, Certificate of Achievement integrates medical ethics, anatomy, physiology, basic life support, communication skills, patient assessment, trauma care and transport of the prehospital patient.  The EMT Program is approved by the Ventura County EMS Agency, the State of California, and the National Registry of EMTs.

To earn a Pre-Paramedic, Certificate of Achievement, students must complete 13.5-16.5 units in courses specified in the Program Requirements.

Enrollment Completer Projections

It is expected that 75 students will earn the certificate annually.

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 8 to fewer than 16 semester (or 12 to fewer than 24 quarter) units (B)
Program Goal

The Pre-Paramedic Certificate of Achievement (COA) is designed for practitioners in the field who are returning for recertification and career advancement.

The courses in this Certificate of Achievement prepare the student to render prehospital basic life support at the scene of an emergency, during transport of the sick and injured, or during interfacility transfers within an organized Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system.

The Pre-Paramedic, COA provides instruction in ethics, anatomy, physiology, basic life support, effective communication, patient assessment, trauma care and transport of the prehospital patient. The EMT Program is approved by the Ventura County EMS Agency, State of California, and the National Registry of EMTs.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

13.5

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

Program Requirements

Eligibility to participate in the clinical experience (EMS V10L) is contingent upon the student meeting all of the following mandatory requirements by the specified deadline. Students who do not complete the requirements for clinical participation by the dates provided at the beginning of the term will be unable to complete the course.

  • A physical exam documented on the Ventura College Physical Examination & Immunization Requirements form, which indicates that the student is free from communicable diseases (proof of immunity to measles (rubeola), mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, & varicella), has tuberculosis clearance, and is able to function in a prehospital and hospital settings.
  • A criminal background check and drug screen clearance, paid by the student and through an agency approved by the Ventura College Health Sciences Department.
  • A criminal background check and drug screen clearance, paid by the student and through an agency approved by the Ventura College Health Sciences Department.
  • Provide proof of current CPR training equivalent to the current American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care at the Healthcare Provider level as a prerequisite for admission to an EMT course.  
  • Provide proof of health insurance.
Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
ANPH V01
Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology
5
S1
EMS V10
Emergency Medical Technician
5
S2
EMS V10L
Emergency Medical Technician Clinical Practicum
0.5
S2








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Submission Details

Published at

01/27/25 - 03:17 PM

Last edited at

01/27/25 - 04:25 PM by Debbie Newcomb

Status

Recommended

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