{
  "college": "palo-verde-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "code": "EMS",
  "name": "Emergency Medical Services",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.paloverde.edu/index.php?catoid=2",
  "courses": [
    {
      "code": "EMS 105",
      "subject": "EMS",
      "number": "105",
      "title": "CPR/AED & First Aid",
      "units": "0.25",
      "hours": "8 hours total, 0.22 hours lecture weekly, 0.22 hours lab weekly",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "This course is designed to teach CPR/AED & First Aid methods and update those methods according to the most current standards. This course meets the standards set by the American Red Cross and the American Heart Association. This course may be taken as needed for legal mandated training or certification.",
      "notes": [
        "Student Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate the ability to assess a breathing or cardiac emergency in adults, children and infants and administer early response care based on standards and procedures established by American Red Cross. Diagnose emergency situations and provide appropriate emergency treatment.",
        "General Education: Not approved for General Education",
        "Course Duration (Weeks): 18",
        "Grading: This class is offered Pass/No Pass."
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "EMS 160",
      "subject": "EMS",
      "number": "160",
      "title": "Emergency Medical Technician",
      "units": "6.5",
      "hours": "171.54 hours total, 5 hours lecture weekly, 3.2 hours lab weekly, 1.33 hours clinical",
      "prerequisite": "16 years of age and current BLS card",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "The Emergency Medical Technician course is approved by the Riverside County Health ServicesAgency (Emergency Medical Services Division). The purpose of the EMT training course is toprepare the individual to render basic life support at the scene of an emergency, during transportof the sick and injured, or during inter-facility transport within an organized Emergency MedicalServices (EMS) System. The course emphasizes demonstration of competency and proficiency inthe required skills. The course is recommended for ancillary medical emergency personnel. Thestudent must be 16 years of age to register. Passing score is at least 80% for the individual's nameto be submitted for National Registry Testing for certification processing. National testing cannotoccur until the student is 18 years old. Course completion is valid for two years for NationalRegistry testing purposes. The hours for the EMT course are determined by Riverside CountyEmergency Medical Services Agency. A minimum passing score of 80% is sent to Riverside CountyEMS Authority for certification processing. The course includes additional clinical time at hospitaland/or ambulance setting. Upon completion the student will have met the required standards andbe eligible to register for the National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (REMT) - BasicExamination if the age requirement is met. This course is required for ambulance personnel. Thiscourse is a pass/no pass course.",
      "notes": [
        "Student Learning Outcomes: Meet the standards of entry level practice of an Emergency Medical Technician to safely care for patients experiencing trauma and emergencymedical conditions. Meet the required standards to obtain a course completion certificate which will qualify the graduate as required by Title 22 Chapter 5 Division 6to take the Emergency Medical Technician certifying examination.",
        "General Education: Not approved for General Education",
        "Course Duration (Weeks): 18"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "EMS 161",
      "subject": "EMS",
      "number": "161",
      "title": "Emergency Medical Technician Refresher",
      "units": "1-1.5",
      "hours": "24-32, 1.33 hours lecture weekly, 0-0.44",
      "prerequisite": "Current Emergency Medical Technician current license or no more than 6 months expired license",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "The EMT Refresher course contains information on current EMT Techniques, procedures and local protocols; provides a review of the skills and knowledge covered in EMT Basic course in order to meet recertification. The course is designed for recertification of a current EMS License or EMT card that has not expired for more than six (6) months. Skills verification and passing performance on written examinations are required for course completion.",
      "notes": [
        "Student Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate the steps required in performing a physical exam on a medical and trauma patient with 70 accuracy. Demonstrate the packaging and extrication of both medical and trauma patients with 70 accuracy. Demonstrate the application of bandages and splints with 70 accuracy.",
        "General Education: Not approved for General Education",
        "Course Duration (Weeks): 18"
      ],
      "offered": []
    }
  ]
}