Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Emergency Medical Technician 104
Emergency Medical Technician
Unit(s): 10.0
Class Hours: 216 Lecture.
Prerequisite: American Heart Association "BLS Provider" CPR certification and concurrent enrollment in Emergency Medical Technician 105.
Primary course for training as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Satisfies requirements for national, state, and local (Orange County) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Authorities. Prepares students to take the National Registry EMT certifying examination which is knowledge of the National EMS education standards derived from the National Scope of Practice Model for entry-level EMTs. Additionally, provides training to meet the "Orange County Ambulance Driver/Attendant License" expanded scope of practice.
Emergency Medical Technician 105
Clinical EMT Skills Laboratory
Unit(s): 1.0
Class Hours: 54 Laboratory total.
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Emergency Medical Technician 104. In order to pass EMT 105, the student must pass EMT 104. A failing grade in EMT 104 will be given if EMT 105 is not passed.
Supervised use of skills lab through supplemental learning to assist the student in development of clinical competency and mastery of psychomotor skills as addressed in course EMT 104. In conjunction with skills lab participation, observation shifts are required with college contracted ambulance companies and hospital emergency departments. Hours verified by instructor. Grade: Pass/ No Pass Only.
Emergency Medical Technician
Recertification for EMT
Unit(s): 2.0
Class Hours: 32 Lecture total.
Prerequisite: Valid EMT certificate or equivalent within past two years. Valid CPR card: Health Care Provider.
EMT re-certification course meets the state requirements for EMT license recertification. Presents 24 hours of continuing education units (CEUs). Course Modules include: Preparatory, Airway, Patient Assessment, Medical/Behavioral, Trauma, OB/GYN. Provides California EMSA skills testing and Orange County EMS “Ambulance Driver/Attendant License" expanded scope of practice certification.
