First Aid/CPR/EMT FAID

FAID-75 Emergency Medical Technician

Units

7

Hours

108 lecture/62 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 386)

Transfers to

CSU

Limitation on Enrollment: CPR for the Professional Rescuer (or any course equivalent to the 2015 American Heart Association's Guidelines), and Emergency Medical Responder (48 - 50 hour class) or Public Safety First Aid (48 - 50 hour class). This requirement can also be met by taking FAID 132/332.

Note: Students must complete and submit all EMT pre-enrollment documents to the Fire/EMS office prior to enrollment. EMT pre-enrollment packet can be picked up at the Fire/EMS office.

Note: State certification as an EMT requires that the student is at least 18 years old, has a current CPR card for the Professional Rescuer or any card equivalent to the 2015 American Heart Association's Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care at the Healthcare Provider Level or Basic Life Support (BLS) level, passes a recognized EMT course, has not been convicted of specific crimes, and completes the statewide written and skills examination. (As of 1/1/2006 the state has adopted the National Registry EMT exam as its statewide exam. Upon successful completion of the statewide exam, the student must submit an application to the Local EMS Agency (Sierra-Sacramento Valley EMS Agency) for certification, which is valid statewide.

This is an intensive course to assist the student with developing skills to recognize symptoms of illness and injuries, and proper procedures in emergency care. Upon successful completion of the course and the statewide written and skills examination, the student may submit an application through Sierra-Sacramento Valley EMS Agency for California Emergency Medical Services Agency (EMSA)certification. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

Offered: Fall 2026 (4 sections)

FAID-76 Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

Units

6

Hours

81 lecture/81 lab total

Prerequisite

FAID 75 with a grade of B or higher, or EMT Basic that meets SSV current level of service.

Grading: Pass/No Pass Option

The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician course prepares the AEMT student to provide pre-hospital assessment and care for patients of all ages with a variety of medical conditions and traumatic injuries. Areas of study include an introduction to emergency medical services systems, roles and responsibilities of AEMTs, anatomy and physiology, medical emergencies, trauma, special considerations for working in the pre-hospital setting, and providing patient transportation.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

FAID-130 Public Safety First Aid (EMS)

Units

1

Hours

54 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 54)

Grading: Pass/No Pass Option

This course meets First Aid Standards for Public Safety Personnel covered by the U.S. Department of Transportation; California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 1.5, First Aid and CPR Standards and Training for Public Safety Personnel; and recognized by the local EMS Agency. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

FAID-132 Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

Units

2

Hours

30 lecture/30 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 120)

This course teaches the Emergency Medical Responder to initiate immediate lifesaving care to critical patients who access the emergency medical system. The student will also receive Automatic External Defibrillator training. This course meets National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards covered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration curriculum and approved by the local EMS agency. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

Offered: Fall 2026 (2 sections)

FAID-133 Certification CPR for the Professional Rescuer

Units

0.5

Hours

9 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 27)

Grading: Pass/No Pass Option

Note: Meets criteria for the national training standards and competencies required by AHA or ASHI for CPR certification

This course will cover CPR and how to treat foreign body obstruction in adults, children, and infants. It is designed for the professional rescuer. Upon successful completion of this course, students may apply to be certified in CPR by the agency having jurisdiction. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

FAID-320 Wilderness First Aid

Units

0

Hours

8 lecture/8 lab total

Grading: Pass/No Pass Only

Note: Certification in Adult CPR and AED is required to fully complete certification in Wilderness First Aid.

This course emphasizes practical skills, critical thinking, and real-world scenarios to build confidence in responding to medical emergencies in remote settings. The curriculum is regularly updated to reflect the latest wilderness medicine best practices. Topics include patient assessment and medical decision-making; wound care, fractures, and improvised splinting; hypothermia, heat illness, lightning, and drowning; and evacuation planning, SOAP notes, and leadership.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

FAID-332 Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

Units

0

Hours

30 lecture/30 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 120)

Grading: Pass/No Pass Only

This course teaches the Emergency Medical Responder to initiate immediate lifesaving care to critical patients who access the emergency medical system. The student will also receive Automatic External Defibrillator training. This course meets National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards covered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration curriculum and approved by the local EMS agency. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

FAID-333 Certification CPR for the Professional Rescuer

Units

0

Hours

9 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 27)

Grading: Pass/No Pass Option

Note: Meets criteria for the national training standards and competencies required by AHA or ASHI for CPR Certification.

This course will cover CPR and how to treat foreign body obstruction in adults, children, and infants. It is designed for the professional rescuer. Upon successful completion of this course, students may apply to be certified in CPR by the agency having jurisdiction. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

FAID-375 Emergency Medical Technician 1 Basic

Units

0

Hours

108 lecture/62 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 386)

Grading: Pass/No Pass Option

Limitation on Enrollment: CPR for the Professional Rescuer (or any course equivalent to the 2015 American Heart Association's Guidelines), and Emergency Medical Responder (48 - 50 hour class) or Public Safety First Aid (48 - 50 hour class). This requirement can also be met by taking FAID 132/332.

Note: Students must complete and submit all EMT pre-enrollment documents to the Fire/EMS office prior to enrollment. EMT pre-enrollment packet can be picked up at the Fire/EMS office.

Note: State certification as an EMT requires that the student is at least 18 years old, has a current CPR card for the Professional Rescuer or any card equivalent to the 2015 American Heart Association's Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care at the Healthcare Provider Level or Basic Life Support (BLS) level, passes a recognized EMT course, has not been convicted of specific crimes, and completes the statewide written and skills examination. (As of 1/1/2006 the state has adopted the National Registry EMT exam as its statewide exam. Upon successful completion of the statewide exam, the student must submit an application to the Local EMS Agency (Sierra-Sacramento Valley EMS Agency) for certification, which is valid statewide.

This is an intensive course to assist the student with developing skills to recognize symptoms of illness and injuries, and proper procedures in emergency care. Upon successful completion of the course and the statewide written and skills examination, the student may submit an application through Sierra-Sacramento Valley EMS Agency for the California Emergency Medical Services Agency (EMSA) certification. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

Offered: Fall 2026 (3 sections)