Overview
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 requires fingerprinting, a background check, drug testing, and immunization requirements. This is in compliance with our community partners requirements to complete field clinical training. Further information about requirements will be available in the class syllabus.
- 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.
Approximate costs to EMT students. This is intended as a rough guide. There may be additional expenses, and the information below is subject to change.
| Item |
Cost |
Comments |
| Textbook |
$191-$296 |
Digital Copies are cheaper to purchase |
| Uniforms |
$40-$125 |
Depending on how many articles of clothing ordered |
| Stethoscope/Watch |
$20-$50 |
|
| Shoes |
$20-$50 |
Any closed toed shoes, non-steel toe |
| I.D. Badge |
$20 |
|
| Malpractice Insurance |
$27.50 |
|
| CastleBranch Processing Fees |
$77 |
Background check and medical documents management |
| Drug Test Screening for Clinicals |
$35 |
|
| FISDAP Exams |
$21 |
Culminating exams for midterm and final |
| El Dorado County EMS Agency Processing fees |
$100 |
Licensing agency that conducts additional background and grants physical EMT licensure |
| NREMT Cognitive Exam |
$70 |
Licensing exam to become certified |
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: June 1, 2022
| 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 |
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) 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:June 1, 2022
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:18 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Enrollment Limitation:Current certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (1) or Basic.
- Catalog Date:June 1, 2022
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.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of current EMS practicum and up to date trends within field of emergency pre-hospital care as an EMT.
- Recognize the nature and seriousness of the patient's condition or extent of injuries to effectively mitigate the appropriate emergency medical care.
- Identify the symptoms/signs of a major medical and traumatic emergencies in a pre-hospital arena.
- Utilize communicating, transporting, and record keeping skills with all aspects of patient care.
- Recognize the indications and demonstrate the techniques for administering medications and provide updated skills that are within the EMT-Basic scope of practice.
- Utilize, incorporate and demonstrate proficiency in all equipment within the EMT scope of practice in all patient care interface.
- Perform effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation and demonstrate AED use in a competent manner in accordance with national standards.
- Competency in demonstrating and utilizing all basic life support equipment.
- Enact the appropriate decision making processes in coordinating lifting, extricating, and positioning of the patient to minimize discomfort and prevent further injury.
- Demonstrate professional values, ethics, and standards for emergency medical personnel.
- Establish and maintain effective communication with patients, family members, rescuers and other health care professionals, utilizing contemporary guidelines.
- Practice team cohesion and team leadership with every patient assessment and with rendering emergency medical care.
EMT 109 Emergency Medical Responder
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:Community CPR and Adult AED Certification
- Catalog Date:June 1, 2022
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.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- describe the levels of EMS providers and their roles in the health care system.
- demonstrate the professional attributes expected of Emergency Medical Responders.
- utilize effective communication techniques with patients, bystanders, and other emergency responders.
- demonstrate psychomotor skills necessary to care for patients with compromised airways and inadequate ventilation.
- perform the duties of an EMR with the appropriate regard for medical-legal and ethical issues, including functioning under medical direction and within the scope of practice.
- apply principles of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, life-span development, and therapeutic communications to the assessment and management of patients.
- identify the need for and perform immediately life-saving interventions to manage a patient in shock and to support adequate circulation.
- assess and manage patients of all ages with a variety of complaints, medical conditions and traumatic injuries.
- apply principles of EMS operations, safety standards, multiple casualty triage, gaining access to victims, extricating patients, hazardous materials recognition, and man-made disasters.
EMT 299 Experimental Offering in Emergency Medical Technology
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:June 1, 2022
This is the experimental courses description.
