Academic Catalogs

Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

EMS A1004 Units (54 lecture hours; 54 lab hours)  
Emergency Medical Responder  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Emergency Medical responder (advanced first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Students will receive an American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Card and a Course Completion certificate upon successful completion of the class. Formerly known as EMT A100.

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EMS A15010 Units (180 lecture hours)  
Emergency Medical Technician  
Prerequisite(s): American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider CPR card; This will be validated on the FIRST day of class; Card must be BLS PROVIDER from the AHA, no other CPR card will be accepted.
Co-requisite(s): EMS A150L and EMS A151.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
An overview of the EMT’s roles and responsibilities including the evaluation and treatment of medical and trauma emergencies. This would include extrication and transport of the sick, ill, and injured patient. Successful completion of all corequisite courses qualifies the graduating student to take the National Registry EMT certifying exam. Formerly known as EMT A150.

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EMS A150L1.5 Units (81 lab hours)  
Emergency Medical Services Laboratory  
Co-requisite(s): EMS A150 and EMS A151.
Grading Mode: Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Practical application of the theories and skills required for an Emergency Medical Technician to perform assessments, and provide care, life-saving measures, and employ safe techniques while effectively engaged in patient interactions. Formerly known as EMT A150L. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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EMS A1511 Unit (54 lab hours)  
Emergency Medical Technician Clinical  
Co-requisite(s): EMS A150 and EMS A150L.
Grading Mode: Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Application and integration of skills and knowledge gained from EMS A150 in the emergency department of an acute hospital or other arranged clinical setting in accordance with California State Title 22, Section 9 regulations, and on a Basic Life Support ambulance unit. Offered on a pass-no pass basis only. Formerly known as EMT A151.

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EMS A1601 Unit (24 lecture hours)  
EMT-1 Recertification  
Prerequisite(s): Current EMT-1(Basic) certificate or certificate which has not expired by more than two years.
Grading Mode: Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
New policies and procedures including the latest CPR techniques and procedures for new equipment, updates to the EMT-Basic's scope of practice within Orange County, the State and Federal guidelines, and review of the required EMT- Basic curriculum to the most up-to-date model. Provides 24 hours of Continuing Education as 24 Hour-Refresher Course. No skills testing provided. Offered on a pass-no pass basis only. Formerly known as EMT A160.

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