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:January 1, 2025
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:January 1, 2025
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:January 1, 2025
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:January 1, 2025
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:January 1, 2025
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.
Fire Technology (FT) Courses
FT 295 Independent Studies in Fire Technology
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
An independent studies project involves an individual student or small group of students in study, research, or activities beyond the scope of regularly offered courses. See the current catalog section of "Special Studies" for full details of Independent Studies.
FT 299 Experimental Offering in Fire Technology
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This is the experimental courses description.
FT 300 Fire Protection Organization
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This course provides an introduction to fire protection and emergency services. Fire Protection Organization is recommended as the first course in the series of fire technology courses. Topics covered include: career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; culture and history of emergency services; philosophy and history of fire protection; fire loss analysis; organization and function of public and private fire protection services; fire departments as part of local government; laws and regulations affecting the fire service; fire service nomenclature; specific fire protection functions; basic fire chemistry and physics; an introduction to fire protection systems; and an introduction to fire strategy and tactics; life safety initiatives. This course meets the National Fire Academy, Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) curriculum model for the Principles of Emergency Services.
FT 301 Fire Prevention Technology
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:FT 300
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This course provides fundamental knowledge relating to the field of fire prevention, history and philosophy of fire prevention, organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau, use and application of codes and standards, plans review, fire inspection practices with identification and correction of fire hazards, fire and life safety education, and fire investigation. This course meets the National Fire Academy, Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) curriculum model for Fire Prevention.
FT 302 Fire Protection Equipment and Systems
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:FT 300 and 301
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This course provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire detection and fire alarm systems, heat and smoke control systems, water-based fire suppression systems, special hazard fire suppression systems, fire protection and sprinkler systems, water supply for fire protection, as well as portable fire extinguishers. This course meets the National Fire Academy, Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) curriculum model for Fire Protection Systems.
FT 303 Building Construction for Fire Protection
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:FT 300, 301, and 302
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This course is the study of the components of building construction that relate to firefighter and life safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, pre-planning fire operations and operating at fires and other emergencies. The development and evolution of building and fire codes will be studied in relation to past fires in residential, commercial land industrial occupancies.This course meets the National Fire Academy, Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) curriculum model for Building Construction for Fire Prevention.
FT 304 Fire Behavior and Combustion
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:FT 300, 301, 302, and 303
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This course provides the student with theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread and are controlled; an in-depth study of fire chemistry and physics, fire characteristics of materials, extinguishing agents and fire control techniques. This course meets the National Fire Academy, Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) curriculum model for Fire Behavior and Combustion.
FT 305 Firefighter Safety and Survival
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:FT 300, 301, 302, 303, and 304
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
The course introduces the principles and history related to the national firefighter life safety initiatives, focusing on the need for cultural and behavioral changes throughout the emergency services profession. Emphasis is placed on occupational health and safety of firefighters as well as their personal and organizational accountability. Topics include safety, risk management, medical and fitness standards, industry standards relating to vehicle operation and road scene safety as well as firefighter fatality case studies and analysis. The course emphasizes best safety practices before, during, and after the emergency incident. This course meets the National Fire Academy, Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) curriculum model for Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival.
FT 499 Experimental Offering in Fire Technology
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This is the experimental courses description.
