Emergency Medical Technology (EMT)

EMT 251        4 units  
Emergency Medical Technician  
72 hours lecture  
Recommended Preparation: BIO 60.  
Grading: letter grade.  

This course will enable the student to develop basic skills in the assessment, rescue, immediate treatment and transport of the urgently ill or injured client. Course content emphasizes identifying and correcting life-threatening conditions, identifying rescue activities and developing a systematic approach to the care of the client and the performance of rescue activities. Relevant information on traumatic injuries, medical emergencies, environmental hazards, rescue techniques and equipment will be integrated.

EMT 251L        2 units  
Emergency Medical Technician Laboratory  
108 hours laboratory  
Corequisite: EMT 251.  
Recommended Preparation: BIO 60.  
Grading: pass/no pass.  

This course is designed to develop basic skills in the assessment, rescue, immediate treatment and transport of the urgently ill or injured client. Emphasis will be placed on identifying and correcting life-threatening conditions, identifying rescue problems and developing a systematic approach to the care of the client and the performance of rescue activities. Integrated into this course will be relevant information on traumatic injuries, medical emergencies, environment hazards, rescue techniques and equipment. There may be mandatory assignments that include evenings and weekends.

EMT 252        1 units  
Emergency Medical Tech I Refresher  
18 hours lecture, 9 hours laboratory  
Prerequisite: Current EMT - 1 Certification.  
Grading: letter grade.  

Formerly EMT 252AD. The EMT-1 must have certification that is current or not expired more than six months. This course will be a review and update of life support measures, CPR and use of emergency medical equipment and supplies for the certified EMT-I.