# Paramedical Technician (Associate of Science)

El Camino College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Fire and Emergency Technology

Source: http://catalog.elcamino.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=13&poid=4008

**Kinesiology, Athletics, and Public Safety Division**
www.elcamino.edu/academics/divisions/kinesiology-athletics-and-public-safety/

In order to be eligible for the Paramedical Technician Option, the student must first complete the following requirements:

1\. Provide verification of Emergency Medical Technician-1 (EMT-1) certification within the last 12 months;
2\. Provide verification of at least 6 months experience as an EMT-1 in a pre-hospital setting;
3\. Complete FTEC 15 or equivalent;
4\. Pass a medical examination according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard #1582;
5\. Furnish proof of rubella immunity, Tuberculosis (TB) test and Hepatitis B vaccine.

In addition to the program prerequisites, it is recommended that students be eligible, through assessment or coursework, for ENGL C1000 and MATH 80.

For Gainful Employment program information, please visit www.elcamino.edu/academics/divisions/kinesiology-athletics-and-public-safety/public-safety-programs.php.

### Required Core: 34 units

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FTEC 130 | Basic Prehospital Care Principles | 2 |
| FTEC 131 | Field Assessing and Reporting | 1.5 |
| FTEC 132 | Prehospital Care Pharmacology | 1.5 |
| FTEC 133 | Basic and Advanced Life Support | 6.5 |
| FTEC 134 | Medical Emergencies | 4 |
| FTEC 135 | Traumatic Emergencies | 2 |
| FTEC 136 | Special Patient Emergencies | 2 |
| FTEC 137 | Emergency Medical Services (EMS) / Legal Aspects/Documentation | 2 |
| FTEC 138 | Paramedic Clinical Internship | 4 |
| FTEC 139 | Paramedic Field Internship | 8.5 |

**Total Major Units: 34**

### Recommended Electives:

ANAT 30 and any college chemistry course with a laboratory

### GE Patterns

Complete one of the following:

#### ECC GE: 24 units

Required for local degrees (AA and AS).

#### Cal-GETC: 34 units

Required for transfer degrees (AA-T and AS-T).

### Electives

As needed to reach a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units.

**Minimum Degree Total: 60 units**