Home Catalog Programs of Study List of Programs Emergency Medical Technology

Catalog

Print Options

Download entire catalog

Emergency Medical Technology

Overview Degrees/Certificates Courses

Folsom Lake College's emergency medical technology curriculum is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to apply for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic and is recognized by the El Dorado County EMS Authority, which is the certifying agency in El Dorado County. This course is an approved EMT Program as defined by the State of California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 9. Prehospital Emergency Medical Services Chapter 2. Emergency Medical Technician Training.

Certificates Offered

Emergency Medical Studies Certificate

Division Dean Dr. Christopher Morris
Department Chair Stephanie Karas
Phone (916) 608-6927
Email careerprograms@flc.losrios.edu

Certificate of Achievement

Emergency Medical Studies Certificate

This Certificate program is based on the EMT Basic course with additional education in related topics. This course of study prepares the student to sit for the National Registry or EMT exam. The student will have the basic building blocks for a career in the Fire Service as well as a career in Emergency Medical Services.

Catalog Date: August 1, 2024

Certificate Requirements

Course Code	Course Title	Units
AH 311	Medical Language for Health-Care Providers	3
COMM 321	Interpersonal Communication (3)	3
or COMM 325	Intercultural Communication (3)
EMT 101	Emergency Medical Technician Training	8
FITNS 381	Weight Training	1
NUTRI 300	Nutrition (3)	3
or NUTRI 302	Nutrition for Physical Performance (3)
PSYC 340	Abnormal Behavior	3
Total Units:		21

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities commensurate with current standards of care in the field of Emergency Medicine at the EMT Basic level such as assessment of the sick and injured, management of emergency situations such as maintaining an open airway, providing oxygen therapy and immobilization of musculoskeletal injuries.
utilize professional and interpersonal communication skills with colleagues, and patients in various levels of physical and psychological distress and from various cultures.
complete and pass the National Registry Exam.

Career Information

This course of study is prerequisite for Paramedic training and will prepare the students for careers in Emergency Services as an EMT working on an ambulance or in various non-transporting roles and for a career in the Fire Service.

Emergency Medical Technology (EMT) Courses

EMT 101 Emergency Medical Technician Training

Units:8
Hours:90 hours LEC; 162 hours LAB
Prerequisite:None.
Enrollment Limitation:Students will be required to complete background checks/drug screens, purchase uniforms, verify immunizations, obtain Tb clearance, and have CPR for BLS, including one & two person (adult, child & infant) CPR with AED for the clinical component of this course. This course is not open to students with a current EMT - Basic certificate. All EMT 101 students must have an American Heart Association BLS for the Health Care Provider CPR card (required under NHTSA and California Regulations) prior to the first day of class.
Advisory:AH 311; students are also advised to take an anatomy and physiology course prior to taking this course.
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course provides instruction to the level of Emergency Medical Technician (previously called EMT Basic or EMT-I). Topics include skills necessary to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with a fire, ambulance, or other specialized service. EMT students gain clinical experience in an ambulance and in emergency departments of hospitals. This course is recognized by both the Sacramento and El Dorado County Health Departments, Division of Emergency Medical Services, which are the certifying agencies for Sacramento and El Dorado Counties by the State of California. This certification is mandatory for all who wish to pursue a career working on an ambulance as a paramedic. EMT certification is also a pre-employment requirement for most fire departments. To be compliant with OSHA regulations, students may not have a beard or any facial hair below the lip. A final grade of "B" or better is required for a course completion certification. All students must bring a watch with seconds displayed each day to class. Students will also be required to have PPE (gloves) and other EMT equipment to participate in the clinical component. All students must purchase an EMT student T-shirt to be worn to all class sessions. Dark blue work pants will be required for the ER and ambulance experience. Students must purchase liability insurance from the college. This course is not open to students with a current EMT-Basic certificate.

EMT 102 Emergency Medical Care Refresher

Units:1.5
Hours:18 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB
Prerequisite:None.
Enrollment Limitation:Current certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (1) or Basic.
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course provides continuing education and skills verification modules for current Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) certified at the Basic Life Support (BLS) level. It satisfies most of the refresher requirements of local, state and national Emergency Medical Services (EMS) certifying organizations. EMS related topics include airway management and ventilation, cardiac care and resuscitation, patient assessment, injury management, legal and ethical issues, vital signs monitoring and assisting with medication administration. This course is designed for currently California State certified EMT - Basic(I) and meets all state requirements for EMT (I) recertification by Sacramento Emergency Medical Services Agency. BLS (CPR) cards are not issued in the completion of this course. Students that have expired EMT certification should contact the instructor prior to signing up for EMT 102. This course does not provide preparation for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) entry or recertification exam.

EMT 109 Emergency Medical Responder

Units:3
Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
Prerequisite:Community CPR and Adult AED Certification
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course is an introduction to the principles and practices of prehospital Emergency Medical Services (EMS). It is intended to prepare the student for state and national certification as an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR). The EMR responds to a variety of patients experiencing medical and trauma related emergencies and assists other EMS personnel during initial first response culminating in transport of the sick and injured. The course conforms to the 2007 National EMS Scope of Practice Model and 2009 EMS National Education Standards. Field trips and off-campus lab assignments may be required.

EMT 299 Experimental Offering in Emergency Medical Technology

Units:0.5 - 4
Prerequisite:None.
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This is the experimental courses description.

EMT 300 Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider CPR

Units:1
Hours:18 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Transferable:CSU
General Education:AA/AS Area III(b)
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course meets the requirements for American Heart Association certification as a Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Professional. It involves learning BLS skills that are applicable to any healthcare setting. Students will learn life-saving rescue techniques for adults, children, and infants individually and as part of a team dynamics, including performance of high-quality CPR, use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), ventilation techniques, opioid-associated emergencies, anaphylactic emergencies, and choking. This course may be repeated up to four times for credit.