Program Summary

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - Certificate of Specialization

2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2016, 2016 - 2017, 2017 - 2018, 2018 - 2019, 2019 - 2020, 2020 - 2021, 2021 - 2022, 2022 - 2023, 2023 - 2024, 2024 - 2025

The EMT training program prepares individuals to render prehospital basic life support at the scene of an emergency, during transport of the sick and injured, or during interfacility transfer within an organized EMS system. This course meets or exceeds the requirements of CA EMT training in accordance with Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 2, Article 3 in adherence with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) National EMS Education Standards (DOT HS 811 077A, January 2009). CPR training equivalent to the current American Heart Association’s Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care at the Healthcare Provider level is a prerequisite for admission to the EMT program.  The EMT training program prepares individuals to render prehospital basic life support at the scene of an emergency, during transport of the sick and injured, or during interfacility transfer within an organized EMS system. This course meets or exceeds the requirements of CA EMT training in accordance with Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 2, Article 3 in adherence with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) National EMS Education Standards (DOT HS 811 077A, January 2009). CPR training equivalent to the current American Heart Association’s Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care at the Healthcare Provider level is a prerequisite for admission to the EMT program. 

Career Opportunities
Required Course (9.5 credits)
Units: 9.5
EMS 201
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
9.5
Total: 9.5
Program Outcomes
Demonstrate and apply ethical, competent, and safe patient care within the scope of practice for an EMT
a. Employer/ Facilities used for clinical Surveys: Benchmark “always” or “almost always” (Ethical and Safe must be a Benchmark of “Always” )
Demonstrate the knowledge/skills necessary to become nationally and state certified by passing the National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Exam
a. National Registry Exam Results—benchmark 75% will pass on the first attempt b. National Registry Exam Results—benchmark 90% will pass OVERALL with in the allowable attempts. c. Advisory committee input/minutes d. Employer & Facilities (used for clinical) Surveys Benchmark “always” or “almost always”