Emergency Medical Technician
3 courses · Yuba College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
EMT-61 Emergency Medical Technician
- Units
- 7
- Hours
- 112 lecture hours, 58 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- EMT-510 or Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR certification that will not expire during the course.
The EMT program is a comprehensive curriculum that provides knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary to provide Emergency Medical Care in a pre-hospital environment. Academic rigor encompasses legal and moral aspects, scene safety, primary and secondary patient assessments, intervention and stabilization skills, proper use of emergency medical equipment, awareness of blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases, recognizing signs and symptoms, and pathophysiology of medical emergencies and traumatic injuries. Practical skills training includes hands-on skills training and interactive simulations. This course meets EMT curriculum requirements of the California Code of Regulations Title 22, the California EMS Authority and the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). Upon successful completion, students are eligible to take the National Registry EMT certifying examination and qualify for a California State EMT certification. (L)
EMT-510 Health Care Provider CPR
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 8 lecture hours, 3 lab hours
The American Heart Association’s new basic life support course includes science and education from the 2015 Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC. This course teaches both single-rescuer and team basic life support skills for application in both prehospital and in-facility environments, with a focus on high-quality CPR and team dynamics. Grades are Satisfactory Progress (Noncredit).
EMT-552 EMT-I Refresher
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 16 lecture hours, 8 lab hours
Designed to provide the student with review, up-date information, and skills assessment necessary for pre-hospital care of medical and traumatic emergencies. Includes AED instruction. Satisfies National Registry instruction and State requirements for EMT-1 refresher certification. (L) Grades are P/NP Only.