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  "name": "Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)",
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      "markdown": "##### Program Description\n\nThe Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate of Proficiency program prepares students for national certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-1). Students will learn the 12 mandatory skills determined by California Health and Safety Code, Title 22, including patient assessment; spinal immobilization; bleeding control; use of oxygen and airway adjuncts; and splinting techniques. Didactic lectures cover the following areas: 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; mass casualty training; and introduction to the role of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel within the Incident Command System.\n\nThis certificate consists of one 6-unit course, EMT 211. Prior to enrollment in EMT 211, a student must be at least 16 years of age, certified as a CPR for Professional Rescuer (Red Cross), or CPR for the Healthcare Provider (American Red Cross), or CPR PRO, must take a TB 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.\n\nAdditional estimated costs for this program are:\n\n-   Textbook ($125)\n-   Polo shirt ordered through the program ($25)\n-   Navy blue work pants ($40)\n-   Stethoscope ($30 - $100)\n\nThe minimum completion time for this certificate is one semester.\n\n##### Career Opportunities\n\nUpon successful completion of coursework, students 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. This program, with additional training, also prepares students for careers including firefighter, first responder, paramedic and emergency room technician.\n\n##### Learning Outcome(s)\n\n1.  Perform the 12 mandatory skills determined by California Health and Safety Code, Title 22.\n2.  Describe the anatomy and physiology of each major body system.\n3.  Perform life saving treatment interventions for the sick/injured based on their scope of practice.\n4.  Identify signs and symptoms of injuries/illnesses to the cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, endocrine and skeletal systems of the human body."
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