Emergency Medical Technician Paramedics
12 courses · College of the Desert · 2026-2027 Catalog
EMTP 090 Paramedic Preparation
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 18, Lab Hours: 27
An overview of EMT-level assessment skills combined with appropriate prehospital-level anatomy, physiology, and treatment relevant to the disease processes studied. Grade of B or better. Limitation on enrollment: Must be a currently certified EMT in good standing, pass a background check, physical, vaccination titer and drug screen. Must have EMT experience of 1,000 hours or 6 months full-time, and required to have a AHA BLS certification that does not expire until after last date of enrollment in course. Student must provide a letter from employer at the time of submission of application.
EMTP 091 Paramedic Anatomy and Physiology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 54
- Prerequisite
- EMTP 90 with a grade of B or better.
Enables Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) to expand their understanding of disease and injury processes as an integral component of the first semester of the COD Paramedical Program. This is a review of the introductory course for anatomy, physiology and medical terminology as it relates to paramedicine. Grade of B or better. Limitation on enrollment: Acceptance to the Paramedic Academy Program.
EMTP 092 Paramedic Pharmacology
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 54, Lab Hours: 54
- Prerequisite
- EMTP-090.
Enables Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) to refine their pharmacology skills; integral component of the first semester Paramedic Academy Program; prepares paramedic students to deal with basic pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics including calculation and administration of prehospital medications. Limitation on enrollment: Acceptance to the Paramedic Academy Program.
EMTP 093 Paramedic Assessment and Airway Management
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 54, Lab Hours: 81
- Prerequisite
- Must Pass EMTP 090 with a grade of B or better.
Enables Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) to refine their skills and develop to the level of a paramedic; concentrates on patient assessment and airway management techniques needed in dealing with sick and injured patients; integral component of the first semester of the Paramedic Academy Program. 54 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory. Prerequisite: EMTP 090 with a grade of B or better. Limitation on Enrollment: Acceptance into the Paramedic Academy Program.
EMTP 094 Paramedic Cardiology
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 54, Lab Hours: 54
- Prerequisite
- EMTP 090 with a grade of B or better.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course enables Paramedic Interns to expand their knowledge and understanding of the management of patients with cardiovascular emergencies. This course also includes electrocardiogram interpretation, electrical therapy for cardiac emergencies, advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), treatment protocols and cardiac pharmacology. Prerequisite: EMTP 090 with a grade of B or better. Limitation on enrollment: Acceptance to the Paramedic Academy Program. Course material fee of $25-$40 for the ACLS certification.
EMTP 095 Paramedic Medical Emergencies
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 54, Lab Hours: 54
- Prerequisite
- EMTP 90 with a grade of B or better.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course covers the theoretical and scientific background of emergency medical care for paramedics in the pre-hospital setting and includes the assessment and treatment of the medical patient, includes selection of appropriate treatment protocols, electrocardiogram interpretation, pharmacology, and interventions that lead to a viable outcome for a patient experiencing a medical emergency. Grade of B or better. Limitation on enrollment: Acceptance to the Paramedic Academy Program
EMTP 096 Traumatic Emergencies Management
- Units
- 2.5
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 36, Lab Hours: 27
- Prerequisite
- EMTP 090 with a grade of B or better.
Preparation for the management of trauma patients in the field with an emphasis on the principles of kinetics to better manage the trauma patient assessment and predict the likelihood of injuries based on the mechanism of injury. Grade of B or better. Limitation on enrollment: Acceptance to the Paramedic Academy Program
EMTP 097 Clinical Specialty I
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- Lab Hours: 81
- Prerequisite
- EMTP 090 with a grade of B or better.
This course covers the theoretical and scientific background of emergency medical care in the pre-hospital setting to include patient assessment, trauma, and medical emergencies and skills practice in the lab. Grade of B or better. Limitation on enrollment: Acceptance to the Paramedic Academy Program
EMTP 098 Special Populations
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 36, Lab Hours: 54
- Prerequisite
- EMTP 090 with a grade of B or better.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Enables paramedic interns to care for patients with special needs through a review of anatomy and physiology as well as the pathophysiological process for neonatology, pediatrics, geriatrics, abuse, assault, and patients with special needs. Grade of B or better. Limitation on enrollment: Acceptance to the Paramedic Academy Program. Course material fee for Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification of $25-$40.
EMTP 099 Special Topics
- Units
- 2.5
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 36, Lab Hours: 27
- Prerequisite
- EMTP 090 with a grade of B or better.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Overview of issues and problems impacting the emergency provider and their resilience, such as weapons of mass destruction, bioterrorism, urban terrorism, recognize human trafficking, Hazmat, active shooter and other topics and circumstances in an unpredictable environment. provider emotional resiliency. Grade of B or better. Limitation on enrollment: Acceptance to the Paramedic Academy Program
EMTP 100 Clinical Specialty II Internship
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- Lab Hours: 81
- Prerequisite
- EMTP-090.
The paramedic intern will show progression of learning and perform basic scope of practice under supervision of a physician, registered nurse or physicians assistant who will evaluate the intern for entry-level clinical competency. The paramedic clinical internship is a structured schedule of rotations in which a paramedic intern will participate in patient care at clinical facilities. The paramedic intern will demonstrate an understanding and competency of the National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) and Riverside County paramedic protocols. All work is completed in the hospital setting. Grade of B or better. Limitation on enrollment: Acceptance to the Paramedic Academy Program
EMTP 101 Paramedic Field Internship
- Units
- 9
- Hours
- Lab Hours: 486
- Prerequisite
- EMTP-091 EMTP-092 EMTP-093 EMTP-094 EMTP-095 EMTP-096 EMTP-097 EMTP-098 EMTP-099 EMTP-100.
This course comprises the field portion of the paramedic program. Students will complete 480 hours of paramedic internship in the field with a paramedic preceptor (s) as a part of an EMS transport provider. The student will show entry-level proficiency as a paramedic with direct patient care responsibilities by the end of the field internship. Fulfills the requirements of Title 22 of the Health and Safety Code for paramedic field externship. Grade of B or better. Limitation on enrollment: Acceptance to the Paramedic Academy Program