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 approved by the Sacramento County and El Dorado County Health Departments, the certifying agencies for the Sacramento region. EMT Basic certificate holders are the backbone of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system throughout the nation, helping to reduce injury severity and death, both as first responders and during transportation to a medical facility. This certification is mandatory for all personnel who wish to pursue a career working on an ambulance. The EMT Basic certification is also a pre-employment requirement for many fire departments. Together with varying levels of actual on-the-job experience, it is often required for admission to paramedic training programs throughout the state.
FLC’s EMT Basic students will gain field experience by spending twelve hours off-campus in operating ambulance units and an additional twelve hours in a hospital emergency department, offering a distinct advantage in patient assessment and critical interventional skills.
FLC's EMT program does not require fingerprinting, background check, drug testing or immunization requirements. However, this may change at any time and with limited notice requiring student compliance.
- EMT Basic
- Emergency Room Technician
- Fire Service
With additional training:
- Emergency Medical Dispatcher
- Firefighter
- Paramedic
- Physician
- Physician Assistant
- Registered Nurse
- Rescue Worker
- Hands-on experience in administering proper emergency medical care
- Preparation for the EMT Basic certificate
- Hospital emergency room observation time and opportunities to “ride along” in ambulances
- Opportunity for patient contact experience in a clinical setting
- Students completing the program average a pass rate for National Certification that is 25% above the national average.
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: January 1, 2020
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Units |
| AH 110 |
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 |
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.
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)
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 110; students are also advised to take an anatomy and physiology course prior to taking this course.
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2020
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.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- demonstrate knowledge of current information needed to work in the field of emergency medicine as an EMT.
- respond appropriately to the nature and seriousness of the patient's condition or extent of injuries to assess requirements for appropriate emergency medical care.
- recognize the indications and demonstrate the techniques for administering medications that are within the EMT-Basic scope of practice.
- demonstrate professional communication, transportation, and record keeping skills during patient care.
- describe the pathophysiology of common diseases and how they manifest in patients.
- demonstrate and understand the use of basic medical terminology related to patient care.
- perform the essential skills and demonstrate proficiency in using EMS equipment.
- demonstrate professional values, ethics, and standards for emergency medical personnel.
- perform the essential skills and demonstrate proficiency in the administration of oral glucose, epinephrine and naloxone (narcan).
- complete and pass the National Registry exam.
EMT 102 Emergency Medical Care Refresher
- Units:1.5
- Hours:23 hours LEC; 12 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:Current certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (I) or Basic.
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2020
This course provides continuing education and skills verification modules for current Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) 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 current California State certified EMT - Basic (1) and meets all state requirements for EMT (1) re-certification by Sacrament County and El Dorado County Health Departments, Division of Emergency Medical Services, which is the certifying agency for Sacramento County by the State of California. Basic Life Support (CPR) cards are not issued upon completion of this course. Students that have expired EMT (1) certification should contact the instructor prior to signing up for EMT 102. This course provides limited preparation for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) re-certification exam. This course is not a complete NREMT re-certification course; only psychomotor skills certification for NREMT. A watch with a second hand and any type of pocket-sized EMS field reference guide is required. This course is graded on a Pass/No Pass basis. This course may be taken up to four times for credit. Students may need internet access in order to complete some of the course assignments.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- demonstrate knowledge of current information they need to work in the field of emergency medicine as an EMT.
- recognize the nature and seriousness of the patient's condition or extent of injuries to assess requirements for appropriate emergency medical care.
- identify the symptoms/signs of major medical and traumatic emergencies in a pre-hospital arena.
- utilize, incorporate and demonstrate proficiency in all equipment within the EMT scope of practice in regards to patient care.
- perform efficient cardiopulmonary resuscitation and AED use utilizing current national standards.
Faculty
Jim Swanson
Adjunct Professor
Jim Wold
Adjunct Professor
