Emergency Medical Technician

This course is offered in two modules. Module A (lecture) and Module B (Lab) must be taken concurrently.

Recommended Preparation: For Module A, eligibility for English 101 is recommended. CPR certification prior to Module B is recommended.

Module A, Lecture 3 hours and 20 minutes per week.

Module B, Laboratory 3 hours and 20 minutes per week plus 20 hours of laboratory as arranged.

Instruction given in anatomy and physiology, pre-hospital transportation and care of patients, assisting personnel of mobile intensive care units in the field, clinical observation and assessment techniques, intervention and transportation. Scope of practice includes therapy for major wounds and injuries, shock, medical emergencies, childbirth, substance abuse, elder and child abuse, SIDS, CPR proficiency and first aid. Included are at least 8 hours pre-hospital experience in a hospital emergency room and at least 8 hours experience on an ambulance. Upon completion of both modules, the student will be eligible to apply to the County of Los Angeles to take the Emergency Medical Technician I certifying exam.

13 - Emergency Medical Technician I Refresher (2) (P/NP) rpt 3

Prerequisite: Current certification as a California EMT-1.

Lecture/demonstration 2 hours and 10 minutes per week.

This 48 hour, plus didactic and skills testing, recertification refresher class for EMT-1, reviews all the content and skills as required by the California Code of Regulations (Title 22), and the certifying agency (Department of Health Services, L.A. County) for recertification as EMT-1. Upon successful completion of this class, the student will be eligible to apply for the L.A. County EMT-1 recertification examination.

Cooperative Work Experience Education

Emergency Department Assistant is approved for Cooperative Work Experience Education credit. See Cooperative Education courses for prerequisites, courses descriptions, and credit limits.