{ "college": "allan-hancock-college", "edition": "2026-2027", "code": "EMS", "name": "Emergency Medical Services", "sourceUrl": "https://hancockcollege.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/28544/28858/31254", "courses": [ { "code": "EMS 102", "subject": "EMS", "number": "102", "title": "First Aid & Safety", "units": "3", "cid": [ "KIN 101" ], "transfer": [ "CSU", "UC" ], "description": "This course provides American Heart Association (AHA) \"Heartsaver\" first aid/ cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)/automated external defibrillator (AED) training as a citizen responder in addition to providing Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training that will prepare the student to deliver basic emergency care during a disaster prior to the arrival of professional emergency responders. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will receive AHA \"Heartsaver\" first aid/CPR/AED card as well as a FEMA CERT certificate of completion. This course is not open to students who have received credit for Physical Education 102.", "notes": [ "Course Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall", "Grading Method: Letter Grade Only" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 4, "open": 4, "url": "/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/fall-2026/ems/#ems-102", "subject": "EMS" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 3, "open": 3, "url": "/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/spring-2027/ems/#ems-102", "subject": "EMS" } ] }, { "code": "EMS 130", "subject": "EMS", "number": "130", "title": "Principles of Emergency Management", "units": "3", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "An introduction to the fundamentals of the emergency management system. Topics include the four phases of the emergency management cycle, community-focused hazard analysis, and the connection between planning and emergency management. This course is not open to students who have completed or who are enrolled in Fire Technology 130.", "notes": [ "Course Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall", "Grading Method: Letter Grade Only" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/fall-2026/ems/#ems-130", "subject": "EMS" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/spring-2027/ems/#ems-130", "subject": "EMS" } ] }, { "code": "EMS 149", "subject": "EMS", "number": "149", "title": "Work Experience Education", "units": "1-8", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "Supervised employment extending classroom-based learning to an on-the-job learning environment relating to the student's career and educational goals. In addition, these work experiences improve the student's basic work skills and professional competencies by creating career awareness, improving work habits, and fostering positive workplace attitudes.", "notes": [ "Limitation on Enrollment: To participate in Cooperative Work Experience: (1) students must be working at a job within their major, (2) students must be able to become involved in new or expanded responsibilities on the job, (3) the employer must be willing to cooperate with the college in the supervision and evaluation of the student, and (4) the student must attend all coordination/consultation meetings in addition to other work and class responsibilities. NUMBER OF TIMES COURSE CAN BE REPEATED: Students enrolled in CWE 149 may earn up to 8 units of credit per semester not to exceed 16 units in total. Any units earned in any other Cooperative Work Experience course will be included in the 16 unit maximum. CWE Units Unpaid Placement: 1 unit-60 hours, 2 units-120 hours, 3 units-180 hours, 4 units-240 hours, 5 units-300 hours, 6 units-360 hours, 7 units-420 hours, 8 units-480 hours. CWE Units Paid Placement: 1 unit-75 hours, 2 units-150 hours, 3 units-225 hours, 4 units-300 hours, 5 units-375 hours, 6 units-450 hours, 7 units-525 hours, 8 units-600 hours.", "Course Offered: As Needed", "Grading Method: Pass/No Pass" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "EMS 199", "subject": "EMS", "number": "199", "title": "Special Topics in Emergency Medical Services Training", "units": "1-2.5", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course satisfies the local, state, or federal requirements for updated and/or mandated training. Basic course or equivalent work experience as appropriate may be required for successful completion of this course. The variable format allows for flexibility of course content to meet the current training needs and provides students with basic and advanced knowledge and skills for continued education. The course is presented in an atmosphere of serious study, using adult learning techniques.", "notes": [ "Course Offered: As Needed", "Grading Method: Pass/No Pass" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "EMS 300", "subject": "EMS", "number": "300", "title": "Introduction to Emergency Medical Services", "units": "1", "advisory": "ENGL 514", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "An exploration of the academic and interpersonal expectations required for successful completion of an entry-level EMS Academy training program as well as graduation requirements and eligibility for admittance to EMS 301. This course is a pre-requisite to EMS 301.", "notes": [ "Limitation on Enrollment: Admittance to the program", "Course Offered: As Needed", "Grading Method: Pass/No Pass" ], "offered": [ { "term": "summer-2026", "name": "Summer 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/summer-2026/ems/#ems-300", "subject": "EMS" }, { "term": "winter-2027", "name": "Winter 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/winter-2027/ems/#ems-300", "subject": "EMS" } ] }, { "code": "EMS 301", "subject": "EMS", "number": "301", "title": "Emergency Medical Services Academy- 1A", "units": "6", "prerequisite": "EMS 300EMS 306", "advisory": "ENGL 514", "cid": [ "N/A" ], "transfer": [], "description": "This beginning-level academy module meets and exceeds the US Department of Transportation Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) National Standard Curriculum for students desiring eligibility for certification as an EMT in the State of California. State certification as an EMT is mandated as the minimum level of emergency medical training required to work on any ambulance and for most fire departments. A uniform and other related material will be required. Enrollment is done through an application process. This course may be repeated as often as necessary for the purpose of recertification.", "notes": [ "Limitation on Enrollment: Admittance to the program", "Course Offered: Spring, Fall", "Grading Method: Letter Grade Only" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/fall-2026/ems/#ems-301", "subject": "EMS" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/spring-2027/ems/#ems-301", "subject": "EMS" } ] }, { "code": "EMS 302", "subject": "EMS", "number": "302", "title": "EMS Academy 1B (Advanced)", "units": "7", "prerequisite": "EMS 301, or concurrent enrollment in EMS 301 or Emergency Medical Technician 1 Basic Certification.", "corequisite": "ENVT 156", "advisory": "Reading level at a minimum of 12th grade level.", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This Advanced Academy module prepares the student to apply and expand upon the basic EMT skills introduced in the beginning academy module. Topics include:communication and leadership skills, emergency vehicle operations and driving, patient handling and packaging, assisting paramedic partners, street survival issues, automobile extrication, rope rescue, helicopter safety, hazardous materials, preparing to apply for jobs in related field, medical and trauma based scenarios, and physical fitness and agility training. An academy uniform, gym suit, and related materials will be required.", "notes": [ "Course Offered: Spring, Fall", "Grading Method: Letter Grade Only" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "EMS 306", "subject": "EMS", "number": "306", "title": "CPR for Healthcare Providers", "units": "0.5", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "Instruction for health-care professionals on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillation techniques according to the current American Heart Association standards. Students successfully completing this course are eligible to purchase an optional American Heart Association Healthcare CPR card. This course may be repeated as necessary to maintain certification.", "notes": [ "Course Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall", "Grading Method: Pass/No Pass" ], "offered": [ { "term": "summer-2026", "name": "Summer 2026", "sections": 2, "open": 2, "url": "/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/summer-2026/ems/#ems-306", "subject": "EMS" }, { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 3, "open": 3, "url": "/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/fall-2026/ems/#ems-306", "subject": "EMS" }, { "term": "winter-2027", "name": "Winter 2027", "sections": 2, "open": 2, "url": "/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/winter-2027/ems/#ems-306", "subject": "EMS" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 2, "open": 2, "url": "/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/spring-2027/ems/#ems-306", "subject": "EMS" } ] }, { "code": "EMS 307", "subject": "EMS", "number": "307", "title": "Wilderness EMS - First Responder and Survival", "units": "2.5", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "Prepares the student to recognize and treat medical emergencies unique to a wilderness or disaster environment. Emphasizes first aid skills and improvisation of emergency equipment. Recommended for emergency responders, outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, and hunters. An hour for hour awarding of CEUs are available for EMT and paramedic.", "notes": [ "Course Offered: Spring, Fall", "Grading Method: Letter Grade Only" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "EMS 309", "subject": "EMS", "number": "309", "title": "Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)", "units": "0.5", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course provides EMS professionals with advanced trauma assessment, critical decision-making, and prehospital trauma management skills following the National Association of EMTs (NAEMT) Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) guidelines. The PHTLS Provider Course focuses on evidence-based trauma care, hemorrhage control, airway management, and rapid patient assessment techniques to optimize survival outcomes in blunt and penetrating trauma, burns, head injuries, thoracic injuries, and multi-system trauma. Students will engage in lecture-based learning, hands-on simulation scenarios, case-based discussions, and team-based exercises to refine advanced trauma management skills. This course follows the NAEMT Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) curriculum and certification requirements.This is a 2-day Course.", "notes": [ "Limitation on Enrollment: Current EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, or healthcare provider certification in good standing.", "Course Offered: Fall", "Grading Method: Pass/No Pass" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "EMS 310", "subject": "EMS", "number": "310", "title": "Child Care First Aid & CPR", "units": "0.5", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "Presents American Red Cross skills necessary to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies. Pediatric first aid and injury prevention are also covered. The course meets CCR Title-22/CA EMSA requirements for child care providers. Upon successful completion, students will receive an American Red Cross certification in Adult, Infant, Child CPR (valid for 1 year), and a CA Child Care First Aid certificate (valid for 2 years).", "notes": [ "Course Offered: Spring, Fall, As Needed", "Grading Method: Pass/No Pass" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "EMS 319", "subject": "EMS", "number": "319", "title": "Emergency Response To Terrorism", "units": "3", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "Enables emergency responders to recognize circumstances and key indicators that may signify a terrorist incident or threat potential. Topics include implementing incident command, self-protective measures, scene security, force protection, and defensive measures associated with biological, nuclear, incendiary, chemical, and explosives incidents. Materials and information relevant to current events on emergency preparedness in terrorist incident management for emergency responders of all disciplines are explored. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have received credit for Fire Technology 319.", "notes": [ "Course Offered: As Needed", "Grading Method: Pass/No Pass" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/fall-2026/ems/#ems-319", "subject": "EMS" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/spring-2027/ems/#ems-319", "subject": "EMS" } ] }, { "code": "EMS 321", "subject": "EMS", "number": "321", "title": "Advanced Cardiac Life Support", "units": "0.5", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course provides EMS professionals with advanced cardiac assessment, critical decision-making, and prehospital cardiac emergency management skills following the American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) guidelines. The ACLS Provider Course focuses on evidence-based resuscitation, cardiac arrest management, airway control, pharmacologic interventions, and rhythm interpretation for optimal prehospital cardiac care. Students will engage in lecture-based learning, hands-on simulation scenarios, case-based discussions, and team-based exercises to refine advanced cardiac management skills. This course follows the AHA ACLS curriculum and certification requirements. This is a 2-day course.", "notes": [ "Course Offered: Fall", "Grading Method: Pass/No Pass" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "EMS 322", "subject": "EMS", "number": "322", "title": "Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)", "units": "0.5", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course provides EMS professionals with advanced pediatric assessment, critical decision-making, and prehospital pediatric emergency management skills following the American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) guidelines. The PALS Provider Course focuses on evidence-based resuscitation, respiratory failure and shock management, airway control, pharmacologic interventions, and pediatric rhythm interpretation for optimal prehospital pediatric care. Students will engage in lecture-based learning, hands-on simulation scenarios, case-based discussions, and team-based exercises to refine pediatric emergency management skills. This course follows the AHA PALS curriculum and certification requirements.This is a 2 day course.", "notes": [ "Limitation on Enrollment: Current EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, or healthcare provider certification in good standing.", "Course Offered: Fall", "Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "EMS 325", "subject": "EMS", "number": "325", "title": "Lifeguard Certification", "units": "2", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "Instruction in the American Red Cross lifeguard training techniques, first aid and CPR skills required to become a poolside or water park lifeguard. Upon successful completion, a student will earn certifications in both American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. May be repeated as necessary to maintain certification.", "notes": [ "Limitation on Enrollment: American Red Cross requirements for swimming proficiency.", "Course Offered: Spring, As Needed", "Grading Method: Pass/No Pass" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "EMS 328", "subject": "EMS", "number": "328", "title": "Wilderness/ EMS Wilderness Travel", "units": "1.5", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "An introduction to safe and effective wilderness travel for recreational backpackers as well as emergency response personnel responding to rescue situations in remote/wilderness areas. CEUs available for EMT-1 and paramedics.", "notes": [ "Course Offered: Spring, Fall", "Grading Method: Pass/No Pass" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "EMS 401", "subject": "EMS", "number": "401", "title": "Emergency Medical Technician 1 (Basic) Refresher", "units": "1.5", "prerequisite": "EMS 301 and EMS 306, or Valid EMT-1 Basic certification within the past 4 years. NOTE: Approval of equivalent enrollment eligibility is not a guarantee that state regulatory and licensing authorities will also grant equivalencies for licensure for employment purposes.", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This class satisfies the requirements set forth by Title 22, Division 9, of the California Code of Regulations for Emergency Medical Technician 1 (Basic) refresher training. This course may be repeated as often as necessary for the purpose of certification.", "notes": [ "Course Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall", "Grading Method: Pass/No Pass" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "EMS 409", "subject": "EMS", "number": "409", "title": "Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Refresher", "units": "0.5", "prerequisite": "Current PHTLS Certification", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "Review of prehospital trauma life support basic and advanced concepts and skills. Student receives PHTLS recertification and eight hours of CEUs for emergency medical technicians-1, paramedics and registered nurses are available. May be repeated as necessary to maintain certification.", "notes": [ "Course Offered: As Needed", "Grading Method: Pass/No Pass" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "EMS 410", "subject": "EMS", "number": "410", "title": "EMT 1 (Basic) Skills Refresher Module A", "units": "0.5", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "A review of anatomy, physiology, and medical legal issues for EMT personnel. Satisfies the requirements set forth by Title 2, Division 9 of the California Code of Regulations for Emergency Medical Services. This course may be repeated as necessary for the purposes of certification. (F,S)", "notes": [ "Course Offered: Spring, Fall", "Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "EMS 411", "subject": "EMS", "number": "411", "title": "EMT 1 (Basic) Skills Refresher Module B", "units": "0.5", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "A review of scene size-up, patient assessment, and medical emergencies. Satisfies the requirements set forth by Title 2, Division 9 of the California Code of Regulations for Emergency Medical Services. This course may be repeated as often as necessary for the purposes of certification. (F,S)", "notes": [ "Course Offered: Spring, Fall", "Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "EMS 412", "subject": "EMS", "number": "412", "title": "EMT-1 (Basic) Skills Refresher Module C", "units": "0.5", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "A review of environmental emergencies and trauma. Satisfies the requirements set forth by Title 2, Division 9 of the California Code of Regulations for Emergency Medical Services. This course may be repeated as often as necessary for the purposes of certification.", "notes": [ "Course Offered: Spring, Fall", "Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "EMS 413", "subject": "EMS", "number": "413", "title": "EMT-1 (Basic) Skills Refresher Module D", "units": "0.5", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "A review of didactic and manipulative skills required for EMT-1 Basic recertification. Satisfies the requirements set forth by Title 2, Division 9 of the California Code of Regulations for Emergency Medical Services. This course may be repeated as necessary for the purposes of certification. (F,S)", "notes": [ "Course Offered: Spring, Fall", "Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "EMS 414", "subject": "EMS", "number": "414", "title": "Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Refresher", "units": "0.5", "prerequisite": "EMS 321, or Current American Heart Association ACLS Certification", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "Review of cardiac life support care. Student receives American Heart Association ACLS recertification and eight hours of CEUs for emergency medical technicians-1, paramedics and registered nurses are available. May be repeated as necessary to maintain certification.", "notes": [ "Course Offered: As Needed", "Grading Method: Pass/No Pass" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "EMS 415", "subject": "EMS", "number": "415", "title": "Pediatric Advanced Life Support Refresher", "units": "0.5", "prerequisite": "EMS 322, or Current American Heart Association PALS Certification", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "Review of pediatric advanced life support care. Student receives American Heart Association PALS recertification and eight hours of CEUs for emergency medical technicians-1, paramedics and registered nurses are available. May be repeated as necessary to maintain certification.", "notes": [ "Course Offered: As Needed", "Grading Method: Pass/No Pass" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "EMS 461", "subject": "EMS", "number": "461", "title": "Medical First Responder Update", "units": "0.5", "prerequisite": "WFT 302", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "Refresher training for first responders to meet CCR, Title 22 mandated training requirements in basic patient care and stabilization at medical emergencies. This course may be repeated as necessary for the purposes of certification.", "notes": [ "Course Offered: As Needed", "Grading Method: Pass/No Pass" ], "offered": [] } ] }