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Emergency Medical Technology

Program Description

To be eligible to work in pre-hospital emergency care individuals must become certified as an Emergency Medical Technician – Basic. The EMT-B works with paramedics, law enforcement officers, fire fighters, air medical crewmembers and even bystanders to provide care and transportation of the sick or injured patients. The care is continued throughout transport to an appropriate medical facility where care is transferred to the nurses and physicians. The EMT course is a one semester course that provides training in the recognition, assessment, treatment, and practical techniques for pre-hospital emergency medical care of patient(s). Students are trained using the national standards and become eligible to complete the state approved testing after completion of this course. Although it is only a one semester course the lecture, practical application and clinical experience require class participation and appropriate study time to be prepared to become an EMT-Basic.

Courses

EMTC C070 CPR for the Healthcare Provider    .5 Units
This is a Healthcare Provider – CPR Course that meets or exceeds the current American Heart Association standards. The course provides training in emergency treatment for life-threatening cardiopulmonary arrest, airway and breathing management, and foreign body obstructed airway for all age groups. This course also includes one and two rescuer CPR, use of barrier devices, AED use and the prevention of disease transmission.

EMTC C105 Emergency Medical Technician I     5.5 Units
Techniques of emergency medical care through recognition of signs and symptoms of illnesses, and injuries. Proper procedures of emergency care and transportation aspects required for EMT-I personnel. Upon completion of the above objectives and passing the Final Exams, the student will receive a Certificate of Completion. This certificate allows the student to apply for County certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-I.

EMTC C106 First Aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/Automated External Defibrillator   .5 Units
This course teaches current First Aid instruction for “Schools and the Community” through discussion, demonstrations, and practical experiences. It includes Emergency Action Steps; breathing and cardiac problem recognition and care; CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) for adult, child, infant; AED (Automated External Defibrillator) for adult and child, and choking for conscious and unconscious person; wound care; bandaging; shock; poisoning; local poisonous plants and animals; burns; bone and joint injuries including splinting; diabetic emergencies; temperature extremes; and other sudden illnesses. It may also include disaster preparation and family planning for local emergencies.

EMTC C111 Advanced First Aid and CPR     3 Units
Advisory: Level 1 Reading, Level 2 Writing
Care and treatment of emergency situations designed for rescue personnel. Skills and proper procedures of emergency care and transportation of most types of accidents and illnesses. American Red Cross course. This course may be taken four times.

EMTC C205 Emergency Medical Technician I Refresher     1.5 Units
Prerequisite: Current EMT certificate or certification that has not expired longer than one year.
Briefly covers all material covered in EMTC C105; with emphasis on demonstration of skills and updated information. Upon completion of the above objectives and passing the Final Exams, the student will receive a Certificate of Completion. This certificate allows the student to apply, or re-apply, for County certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-I.

EMTC C215 Hazardous Material: First Responder – Operator     1 Unit
This course provides participants who are likely first responders with an improved capability to respond to hazardous material events in a safe and competent manner. Participants will learn to function effectively within the typical resource and capability limitations and the operational level.

Degrees & Certificates

• Certificate in Emergency Medical Technology
• Degree option for A.S./A.A.
• California State 10 Point Practical Skills Form

Contact

Mike Metcalf, EMTP
(760) 384-6246
mmetcalf@cerrocoso.edu 

 

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