Paramedical Technician
Associate of Science Fire and Emergency Technology · El Camino College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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