Emergency Medical Technician EMT

EMT 211 Emergency Medical Technician–Basic

Units

6

Hours

4 hours lecture, 6 hours lab

Other: Prior to enrollment in this course, a student must be at least 16 years of age, certified as a CPR for Professional Rescuer: BLS CPR (American Red Cross), or BLS CPR for the Healthcare Provider (American Heart Association), or CPR PRO BLS Healthcare, must take a TB skin test, Blood test (or chest X-Ray if required by a false positive skin test) by the first day of class (completed within six months of beginning of class with verification to be provided by last day to add classes for the term) , and have completed the first two Hepatitis B shots by the first day of class.

Overview of basic procedures for EMT: Patient assessment; anatomy & physiology of the human body; neurological emergencies; cardiac emergencies; shock; diabetic emergencies; traumatic injuries; pediatric emergencies; geriatric emergencies; pharmacology; hazardous materials; ambulance operations; patient transport; and mass casualty training. Course meets California Code of Regulations (Title 22) criteria. Students who successfully complete the course will be eligible to sit for the licensing examination with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. Additionally, students may proceed to the next phase of the certification process with the Alameda County Emergency Medical Services Agency.

Offered: Fall 2026 (4 sections)

EMT 221A Paramedic Theory and Laboratory I

Units

11

Hours

10.5 hours lecture, 2.5 hours lab

Prerequisite

EMT 211, BIOL 024, MEDAS 503 or HLTOC 101 or HLTOC 201.

Advisory

MEDAS 505.

Other: Student must be a minimum 18 years of age at the start of EMT 221A and must have completed CPR for the Healthcare Provider offered by the American Red Cross.

Introduction to paramedic technician: Basic principles of pharmacology; anatomy and physiology; medical patient management; airway management; patient assessment; and trauma patient management. General paramedic didactic education and training following the current Department of Transportation National Emergency Services Education Standards (NEMSES) and California Code of Regulations, Title 22.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

EMT 221B Paramedic Theory and Laboratory II

Units

11

Hours

10.5 hours lecture, 2.5 hours lab

Prerequisite

EMT 221A - Student must successfully complete EMT 221A before enrolling in EMT 221B.

Continuation of EMT 221A: Basic principles of medical emergencies; special patient populations; EMS operations; and psychomotor skills associated with medical patient management, cardiac patient management, special populations, EMS operations, and simulated patient encounters. General paramedic didactic education and training following the current Department of Transportation National Emergency Services Education Standards (NEMSES) and California Code of Regulations, Title 22.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

EMT 221C Paramedic Clinical Work Experience

Units

3.5

Hours

11 hours lab

Prerequisite

EMT 221B.

Introduction to principles and practices in the clinical setting for the paramedic: Application of skills that demonstrate principles and concepts of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, clinical symptoms and diagnosis as they pertain to pre-hospital emergency medical care of the sick and injured.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

EMT 221D Paramedic Capstone Work Experience

Units

9

Hours

28 hours lab

Prerequisite

EMT 221C.

Introduction to principles and practices in the field internship setting for the paramedic: Application of skills that demonstrate principles and concepts of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, clinical symptoms and diagnosis as they pertain to pre-hospital emergency medical care of the sick and injured.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

EMT 230 Emergency Medical Responder

Units

2

Hours

1.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab

Introduction to first responder training: Patient assessment, ventilation and airway obstruction, circulation and CPR; illness and injury emergencies such as poisoning and substance abuse, behavioral emergencies, bleeding and soft tissue and muscle and bone injuries; childbirth, children, and geriatric emergencies; lifting and moving individuals; EMS operations, extrication and rescue operations; legal and ethical issues confronting the first responder; communications and documentation; and stress response and well-being of the first responder.

Offered: Fall 2026 (4 sections)

EMT 530 Emergency Medical Responder

Units

0

Hours

1.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab

Introduction to first responder training: Patient assessment, ventilation and airway obstruction, circulation and CPR; illness and injury emergencies such as poisoning and substance abuse, behavioral emergencies, bleeding and soft tissue and muscle and bone injuries; childbirth, children, and geriatric emergencies; lifting and moving individuals; EMS operations, extrication and rescue operations; legal and ethical issues confronting the first responder; communications and documentation; and stress response and well-being of the first responder.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.