Emergency Medical Education
23 courses · Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
EME 105 EMT Prep
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is the mandatory prerequisite for EME 106/106L and is designed to prepare the student for the EMT course (EME 106/106L) by exposing them to basic anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, medical terminology and basic assessment techniques to recognize and treat a patient experiencing a medical emergency.
EME 105L EMT Prep Lab
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is the corequisite to EME 105. The lab will focus on patient assessment, treatment skills and therapeutic communication.
EME 106 Emergency Medical Technician (Lecture)
- Units
- 6
- Hours
- 6.00 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- must be age 18 by the first day of class.; Current American Heart Association CPR for BLS Provider or American Red Cross for the Health Care Provider.; EME 105 with a minimum grade of B and EME 105L with a minimum grade of B Corequisite (Course required to be taken concurrently): EME 106L
- Transfers to
- CSU
The study of EMT theory and knowledge required for identification and treatment of pre-hospital emergencies. The course prepares the student for National Registry, California, and San Diego County EMT certification.
EME 106L Emergency Medical Technician Skills (Laboratory)
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 4.50 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- Current American Heart Association CPR for BLS Provider or American Red Cross for the Health Care Provider Certification; must be age 18 on the first day of EME 106.; EME 105 with a minimum grade of B and EME 105L with a minimum grade of B Corequisite (Course required to be taken concurrently): EME 106
- Transfers to
- CSU
Application of skills required for treatment of pre-hospital emergencies. This course prepares the student for National Registry, California and San Diego County EMT certification. Student is required to complete 24 hours supervised ambulance and emergency department observation.
EME 116 Emergency Medical Technician Refresher Course
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 1.50 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Possess a valid current EMT-B, EMT-II or EMT-P certificate, or have possessed one within the last two years.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Review of basic EMT material and update of new material and techniques. Meets State of California requirements for EMT-B recertification continuing education units. An optional NREMT-B Recertification Exam available the day after the class ends.
EME 175 Paramedic Preparation (Lecture)
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Current EMT with a minimum of 3 months full time pre-hospital experience. and Corequisite (Course required to be taken concurrently): EME 175L
- Transfers to
- CSU
This class is designed as a bridge to assist currently practicing prehosptial healthcare providers who are planning on applying to the paramedic program. Anatomy, physiology, medical math, pharmacology, and cardiology will be explored. The students will also be exposed to an overview of paramedic-level assessments, skills, and treatment.
EME 175L Paramedic Preparation Skills (Laboratory)
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- Current EMT with a minimum of 3 months full time pre-hospital experience Corequisite (Course required to be taken concurrently): EME 175
- Transfers to
- CSU
Overview of EMT skills combined with appropriate paramedic-level assessment and treatment relevant to the disease process studied.
EME 206 Introduction to Paramedic Training (Lecture)
- Units
- 5.5
- Hours
- 5.50 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduction to paramedic training which meets the requirements of the National Educational Standards for Paramedic Training.
EME 206L Introduction to Paramedic Training (Laboratory)
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 4.50 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Application of skills necessary for the Introduction to Paramedic Training which meets the requirements of the National Educational Standards for Paramedic Training.
EME 207 Paramedic Medical Training (Lecture)
- Units
- 10
- Hours
- 10.00 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
The study of medical and cardiac diseases for paramedic training which meets the requirements of the National Educational Standards for Paramedic Training. Includes Advanced Cardiac Life Support training and certification.
EME 207L Paramedic Medical Skills (Laboratory)
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 6.00 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- Corequisite (Course required to be taken concurrently): EME 207
- Transfers to
- CSU
Application of skills necessary for the medical portion of paramedic training which meets the requirements of the National Educational Standards for Paramedic Training. Includes Advanced Cardiac Life Support training and certification.
EME 208 Paramedic Trauma Training (Lecture)
- Units
- 4.5
- Hours
- 4.50 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
The study of traumatic emergencies for paramedic training which meets the requirements of the National Educational Standards for Paramedic Training. Includes Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support training and certification.
EME 208L Trauma Skills (Laboratory)
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Application of skills necessary for trauma portion of paramedic training which meets the requirements of the National Educational Standards for Paramedic Training. Includes Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support training and certification.
EME 209 Paramedic Obstetrical and Pediatric Training (Lecture)
- Units
- 2.5
- Hours
- 2.50 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
The study of Obstetrical and Pediatric emergencies for paramedic training which meets the requirements of the National Educational Standards for Paramedic Training. Includes Pediatric Education for Pre-hospital Professionals training and certification.
EME 209L Paramedic Obstetrical and Pediatric Skills (Laboratory)
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Application of skills necessary for the Obstetrical and Pediatric portion for paramedic training which meets the requirements of the National Educational Standards for Paramedic Training. Includes Pediatric Education for Pre-hospital Professionals training and certification.
EME 210 Hospital Clinical Experience
- Units
- 3.5
- Hours
- 10.50 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- EME 209
- Transfers to
- CSU
Supervised clinical experience in acute care areas of hospitals where knowledge of advanced life support techniques is necessary.
EME 211 Clinical Integration I
- Units
- 1-1.5
- Hours
- 3.00-4.50 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Application of assessment and BLS skills necessary to be successful in paramedic training.
EME 212 Clinical Integration II
- Units
- 1-2
- Hours
- 3.00-6.00 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Application of assessment and BLS skills necessary to be successful in paramedic training.
EME 215 Field Internship
- Units
- 10
- Hours
- 30.00 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- (Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in): EME 210 with a minimum grade of B
- Transfers to
- CSU
Assignment to a response vehicle with a field preceptor. Includes direct patient care responsibilities in providing advanced life support.
EME 220 Paramedic Refresher A
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 2.00 hours lecture, 6.00 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Provides students who were unsuccessful in 207/207L, EME 210 and/or EME 215 or individuals who are challenging the paramedic program an opportunity to refresh, strengthen, and maintain their clinical abilities and knowledge base.
EME 221 Paramedic Refresher B
- Units
- 4.5
- Hours
- 2.00 hours lecture, 7.50 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Provides students who were unsuccessful in 208/208L, EME 209/209L, EME 210 and/or EME 215 or who are challenging the paramedic program an opportunity to refresh, strengthen, and maintain their clinical abilities and knowledge base.
EME 224 Clinical Refresher
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Provides students who were unsuccessful in EME 215 or who are challenging the paramedic program an opportunity to refresh, strengthen, and maintain their clinical abilities and knowledge base.
EME 295 Directed Study in Emergency Medical Education
- Units
- 1-3
- Hours
- 3.00-9.00 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- Approval of project or research by department chairperson/director
- Transfers to
- CSU
Independent study for students who have demonstrated skills and/or proficiencies in Emergency Medical Education subjects and have the initiative to work independently on projects or research outside the context of regularly scheduled classes. Students will work under the personal supervision of an instructor.