# Allied Health (HEA) courses Lake Tahoe Community College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 19 courses Source: https://ltcc.elumenapp.com/catalog/2026-2027/department/allied-health "Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027. ### HEA 106 — Emergency Medical Responder - **Units:** 4 - **Hours:** 3.5 hours lecture weekly, 1.5 hours lab weekly, 60 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules This course is designed to meet the prerequisites for both Emergency Medical Technician (HEA 140C) and Lake Tahoe Basin Fire Academy, Part 1 (FIR 170A). This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills necessary for career preparation in the field of Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) by helping to sustain life, reduce pain, and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until more advanced medical help takes over. The course content and activities will prepare participants to make appropriate decisions about the care to provide in a medical emergency. The course meets or exceeds the Emergency Medical Services Educational Standards for Emergency Medical Responders and is consistent with the current guidelines for first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation care. Successful students must obtain a minimum of 80% in the class to receive American Red Cross Certification/Course Completion records. ### HEA 108 — Emergency Medical Responder (Refresher) - **Units:** 1.75 - **Hours:** 1.5 hours lecture weekly, 0.75 hours lab weekly, 27 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** Current Emergency Medical Responder (Advanced First Aid) card (30-day grace period) - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules This course is an update and review of the knowledge and skills for Emergency Medical Responders. Instruction consists of demonstrating emergency skills, including current CPR/AED, and students must show their current Emergency Medical Responder card or certificate on first day of class. ### HEA 110G — First Aid and CPR - **Units:** 4 - **Hours:** 4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section listed as HEA-110G (/c/lake-tahoe-community-college/schedule/spring-2027/hea.md) - Credit by Exam/Challenge: Yes - Transferable to CSU only (Pending) This course involves the theory and detailed demonstration of first aid care for the injured. Students will learn to assess a victim's condition and incorporate proper treatment. American Red Cross First Aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automatic external defibrillator (AED) certifications will be issued upon successful completion of course requirements. Note: This course will be cross-listed with PET 106. ### HEA 119A — Introduction to Physical Therapy Aide - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 2.5 hours lecture weekly, 1.5 hours lab weekly, 48 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules This course introduces students to the physical therapy and related allied health professions. Students will learn the foundational skills required to work as a Physical Therapy Aide and will develop a solid platform from which further studies in allied health careers can be pursued. Specific topics such as legal and ethical issues, medical terminology, basic anatomy, and human movement will be introduced. Students will also participate in externship experiences as an introduction to the rehabilitation field. In support of the stated student learning outcomes, this course includes eight TBA hours for a Physical Therapy Aide externship placement. ### HEA 119B — Advanced Physical Therapy Aide - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 2.5 hours lecture weekly, 1.75 hours lab weekly, 51 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** Completion of HEA 119A with a grade of "B" or better. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules This course builds on the knowledge gained in HEA 119A (Introduction to Physical Therapy Aide) and culminates in a working skill set for the Physical Therapy Aide profession. Students will learn how to assess vital signs, identify contraindications of treatment, and apply therapeutic modalities. Students will also build experience and knowledge in the application of therapeutic exercise and hands-on rehabilitation strategies through coursework and externships. In support of the stated student learning outcomes, this course includes 16 TBA hours for a Physical Therapy Aide externship placement. ### HEA 132 — Occupational Work Experience - **Units:** 1-6 - **Corequisite:** Students must be available to work 4 to 40 hours per week for an approved business and must have an application on file each quarter enrolled. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Enrollment Limitation: Repeatable Occupational Work Experience is for students who are employed in jobs related to their educational or occupational goals. This program extends knowledge gained in the classroom to the workplace, helps students identify new and challenging objectives at work, and encourages professional growth and advancement. Each 50 hours of paid work equals one quarter unit. Each 40 hours of non-paid work equals one quarter unit. ### HEA 133 — Internship - Occupational Work Experience - **Units:** 1-6 - **Corequisite:** Students must be available to volunteer 4 to 24 hours per week (if paid, hours per week increase as outlined in the work experience program) for an approved business and must have an application on file each quarter enrolled. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Enrollment Limitation: Repeatable Internship - Occupational Work Experience is a supervised worksite placement the student earns which is related to the student's educational and occupational goals. The program will assist students in acquiring relevant work experience and awareness of career opportunities in their chosen field of study. This course may be repeated for a maximum of 24 units. Each 50 hours of paid work equals one quarter unit. Each 40 hours of non-paid work equals one quarter unit. ### HEA 139 — Introduction to Outdoor Emergency Care - **Units:** 5.75 - **Hours:** 3.5 hours lecture weekly, 7 hours lab weekly, 126 contact hours total - **Advisory:** First Aid/CPR Card - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules This course is an introduction to patrolling and identifies seven modules that need to be completed during the initial patroller-training period. The objectives were developed to include minimum training objectives. Resort management may require additional aspects of training, and/or skill levels based on area needs. The training objective can be implemented at any ski area in California, regardless of terrain or location. ### HEA 140B — Emergency Medical Technician (Santa Clara County EMS Approved) - **Units:** 8.5 - **Hours:** 5 hours lecture weekly, 10.75 hours lab weekly, 189 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** Current Emergency Medical Responder card, or current CPR card (either American Heart Association/BLS Healthcare Provider level, or American Red Cross/Professional Rescuer level) AND current First Aid or Medic First Aid card. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules This course provides instruction to the level of Emergency Medical Technician (previously called EMT-I or EMT Basic). Students will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with a fire, ambulance, or other specialized service. This course is instructed in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and the California Code of Regulations,and is approved by the Santa Clara County EMS Authority (Title 22). Successful students will be prepared for EMT certification through the National Registry. This course requires 24 hours (TBA) participation in clinical experiences taking place in emergency room departments of hospitals, San Jose Fire Department, and in operational ambulance units. ### HEA 140D — Outdoor Emergency Care - **Units:** 5.5 - **Hours:** 3.25 hours lecture weekly, 7.25 hours lab weekly, 126 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules This course is designed to prepare students to render prehospital basic life support services, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, with emphasis on field application, practices, and techniques vital to the interaction of the Outdoor Emergency Care Technician with all levels of emergency medical personnel. Students will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with fire, ambulance, or other specialized service. This course is instructed in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and the California Code of Regulations." ### HEA 140E — Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - **Units:** 12.25 - **Hours:** 8.25 hours lecture weekly, 12 hours lab weekly, 243 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** Mandated by Barton HealthCare for all students with direct patient contact in the clinical setting. To provide documentation of two doses of Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunization or positive antibody titers; two doses of varicella vaccination (Chickenpox) OR positive antibody titer; documentation of Hepatitis B vaccination OR positive Hepatitis B surface antibody titer; screening for documented history of Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Tdap) vaccination; and results of a recent TB test within the last year. Students with a history of a positive PPD (Tuberculin skin test) or Quantiferon blood test in the past must provide a chest x-ray report and/or documentation of any medical treatment for TB. During flu season (September through March) students must provide documentation of annual flu vaccination. Covid vaccination and boosters. Mandated by Barton HealthCare for all students with direct patient contact in the clinical setting. - **Advisory:** Current Emergency Medical Responder card (preferred). - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections listed as HEA-140E (/c/lake-tahoe-community-college/schedule/fall-2026/hea.md); Winter 2027, 1 section listed as HEA-140E (/c/lake-tahoe-community-college/schedule/winter-2027/hea.md); Spring 2027, 1 section listed as HEA-140E (/c/lake-tahoe-community-college/schedule/spring-2027/hea.md) - Credit by Exam/Challenge: Yes - Transferable to CSU only (Pending) This course provides instruction to the level of Emergency Medical Technician. Students will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with fire, ambulance, or other specialized services. This course is instructed in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and the California Code of Regulations (Title 22) and is approved by the El Dorado County EMS Authority. Successful students will be prepared for EMT certification through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). A current CPR card (either American Heart Association/BLS Healthcare Provider level, or American Red Cross/Professional Rescuer level) is required for course completion. This course requires participation in clinical experiences taking place in emergency room departments of hospitals and in operational ambulance units. Attendance is mandatory at the first class and all class meetings to receive certification. Students must maintain a cumulative average of 80% in the class to be eligible for certification to take the NREMT exam. Successful completion of this course requires adherence to course policies, maintaining a cumulative average of 80% and a minimum score of 80% on the course final examination, and successfully demonstrating all required skills. There are additional fees required for local and state certification, NREMT testing, Live Scan background checks, and course materials fees. The majority of fees are paid to external agencies. In support of the stated student learning outcomes, there are 24 TBA hours for clinical placement. EMT Mandatory Orientation Meeting MUST precede enrollment. ### HEA 142A — EMT Refresher (24 hours) - **Units:** 1.75 - **Hours:** 1.5 hours lecture weekly, 0.75 hours lab weekly, 27 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** Current CPR Card (either American Heart Association BLS or American Red Cross Professional Rescuer) and current EMT Certification. Students will be required to present copies of these cards at the first class session. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section listed as HEA-142A (/c/lake-tahoe-community-college/schedule/fall-2026/hea.md); Winter 2027, 1 section listed as HEA-142A (/c/lake-tahoe-community-college/schedule/winter-2027/hea.md) This EMT refresher course provides instruction related to the technical skills and knowledge required to perform appropriate pre-hospital basic emergency care. The course consists of classroom instruction and skills review. The content of this course satisfies the 24 hour state requirement and can be applied towards the 72 hours of EMS related continuing education required for the National Registry of EMTs. ### HEA 143 — EMT Refresher (40 hours) - **Units:** 2.5 - **Hours:** 2.25 hours lecture weekly, 1.25 hours lab weekly, 42 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** Current CPR Card (either American Heart Association BLS or American Red Cross Professional Rescuer) and current EMT Certification. Students will be required to present copies of these cards at the first class session. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules This EMT refresher course provides instruction related to the technical skills and knowledge required to perform appropriate pre-hospital basic emergency care. The course consists of classroom instruction and skills review. The content of this course satisfies the 40 hour state requirement and can be applied towards 72 hours of EMS related continuing education required for the National Registry of EMTs. ### HEA 147A — Dental Assisting and Radiology, Part 1 - **Units:** 7.25 - **Hours:** 7 hours lecture weekly, 1 hours lab weekly, 96 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules This course is the first of a three-part series which provides students with the skills necessary to work in dental offices as entry-level, back office assistants. This course includes basic dental terminology, tooth identification, intra-oral anatomy, four-handed dentistry, sterilization, and asepsis. Successful completion of the entire three-course sequence, to include HEA 147A, HEA 147B, and HEA 147C will culminate in a Lake Tahoe Community College Dental Assisting Certificate of Completion, and Dental Board of California (DBC) approved Radiation Safety and Infection Control certificates. ### HEA 147B — Dental Radiology, Part 2 - **Units:** 8.25 - **Hours:** 7.75 hours lecture weekly, 2 hours lab weekly, 117 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** HEA 147A (Dental Assisting and Radiology, Part 1) HEA 147A or equivalent experience - **Corequisite:** CPR Card (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers); Verification of Hep-B vaccination; Verification of Tetanus vaccination; Verification of negative TB Test - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Winter 2027, 1 section listed as HEA-147B (/c/lake-tahoe-community-college/schedule/winter-2027/hea.md) This course is the second of a three-part sequence focusing on advanced dental radiological safety procedures, anatomic interpretation, and mounting. Also included is a review of learning skills from HEA 147A. Students will receive hands-on experience in perfecting x-ray skills using the paralleling, bisecting, and digital techniques. The radiology curriculum is approved by the Dental Board of California (DBC) and successful completion of the entire course sequence, to include HEA 147A, HEA 147B, and HEA 147C will culminate in a Lake Tahoe Community College Dental Assisting Certificate of Completion, and Dental Board of California (DBC) approved Radiation Safety and Infection Control certificates. ### HEA 147C — Dental Radiology, Part 3 (Externship) - **Units:** 5.5 - **Hours:** 3.5 hours lecture weekly, 6 hours lab weekly, 114 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** HEA 147B (Dental Radiology, Part 2) HEA 147B or equivalent experience. - **Corequisite:** CPR Card (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers); Verification of Hep-B vaccination; Verification of Tetanus vaccination; Verification of negative TB Test - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section listed as HEA-147C (/c/lake-tahoe-community-college/schedule/spring-2027/hea.md) This course is the third part of a three-part course sequence which prepares students for positions as dental assistants. The focus in this course is on acquiring advanced dental assisting skills through externship placement and lab practice. Students will practice and perfect their chairside skills in an actual dentist office and will meet with the instructor on a weekly basis for additional skill practice. Classroom sessions will include a review of basic and advanced assisting procedures and radiology. The radiology curriculum is approved by the Dental Board of California (DBC) and successful completion of the entire course sequence, to include HEA 147A, HEA 147B, and HEA 147C will culminate in a Lake Tahoe Community College Dental Assisting Certificate of Completion, and Dental Board of California (DBC) approved Radiation Safety and Infection Control certificates. ### HEA 150 — Coronal Polishing - **Units:** 1.25 - **Hours:** 0.75 hours lecture weekly, 1.5 hours lab weekly, 27 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** Prerequisite 1. Current Basic Life-Support (BLS) card by either American Heart Association or American Red Cross; no other cards will be accepted. 2. Dental Practice Act Course Certificate (4 hours) 3. Infection Control Course Certificate (8 hours) AND one of the following options: a. Completion of Dental Assisting (DA) Educational Program b. 1,500 hours of documented work experience - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Enrollment Limitation: 6 This course was approved by the California Dental Board and will provide dental assistants with the proper educational requirements to perform Coronal Polish. Students will receive didactic instruction on the rationale, stains and deposits, methods, equipment and materials, and infection control, followed by a written exam. Upon successful completion of the written exam, students will begin laboratory practice (manikins), clinical (patients), and instruction to allow for the development of coronal polish skills. The laboratory and clinical activity will include the use of a hygiene slow speed handpiece, principles of coronal polish, armamentarium, operator and patient positioning, polishing technique, polishing agents, and polishing coronal surfaces of teeth. Clinical instruction will require students to provide three (3) patients on whom they will perform a coronal polishing procedure. Each patient will be scheduled for an appointment to ensure proficiency. Students must provide and arrive in uniform with lab coat, face shield, and closed-toe shoes. ### HEA 151 — Pit and Fissure Sealants - **Units:** 1.25 - **Hours:** 0.75 hours lecture weekly, 1.5 hours lab weekly, 27 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** Prerequisite 1. Current Basic Life-Support (BLS) card by either American Heart Association or American Red Cross; no other cards will be accepted. 2. Dental Practice Act Course Certificate (4 hours) 3. Infection Control Course Certificate (8 hours) 4. Coronal Polishing Course Certificate AND one of the following options: a. Completion of Dental Assisting (DA) b. Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Educational Program c. 1,500 hours of documented work experience - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section listed as HEA-151 (/c/lake-tahoe-community-college/schedule/fall-2026/hea.md) - Enrollment Limitation: 6 This Pit and Fissure Sealants course is approved by the California Dental Board and will provide dental assistants with the proper requirements to perform pit and fissure sealants. Students will learn the theory and application of pit and fissure sealant procedures including: tooth morphology, dental anatomy, materials and applications, and infection control during procedures. The online training, quizzes and written exam MUST be completed before the in-person laboratory and clinical training can begin. The student will learn the step-by-step procedure of pit and fissure sealant placement on a typodont/manikin and will use a typodont/manikin to practice tooth preparation, moisture control, application of the correct amount of sealant, and bite articulation. After clinical proficiency is established, the student will apply pit and fissure sealants on a total of 16 virgin teeth (teeth without restorations). The student will provide a minimum of four (4) patients to place pit and fissure sealants. Two (2) of the four (4) clinical live patients shall serve as the student’s clinical final examination. The student will provide a minimum of four (4) patients meeting the following requirements: Each clinical patient must have a minimum of four (4) virgin, non-restored, natural teeth, sufficiently erupted so that a dry field can be maintained, for application of the etching, or etchant/bond combination, and sealant materials. Such clinical instruction shall include teeth in all four (4) quadrants for each patient. Students are required to complete a minimum of 12 hours for clinical placement (students may serve additional hours if desired upon instructor and dental office approval). Students must provide and arrive in uniform with lab coat, face shield, and closed-toe shoes. ### HEA 152 — Infection Control - **Units:** 0.5 - **Hours:** 0.5 hours lecture weekly, 0.5 hours lab weekly, 12 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** Current Basic Life-Support (BLS) card by either American Heart Association or American Red Cross; no other cards will be accepted. - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Repeatability: The certificate expires every five years. This course exceeds the California Dental Board 8-Hour requirement for Registered Dental Assistants (RDA) licensure and is required for all new Registered Dental Assistant applicants and new dental office employees. This course covers the definition and implementation of sterilization methods and guidelines. Including patient medical history, infection control, prevention of contamination, and the use of personal protective equipment. In addition, verification of infection, disinfection, care of treatment room, handling, and disposal of hazardous waste, handling soiled instruments, handpieces, burs, water, and air syringes are presented. The who, what, and why of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is discussed all in a hands-on practical format. This course is not for RDA licensure renewal.