Recent ProfessorsNot yet assignedRecent SemestersNo scheduled sections on recordClass SizeNot publishedCredits3PrerequisiteCompletion of ELTE 110 or ELTE 135. A course designed to give the student a knowledge and understanding of FCC rules and regulations, skills to tune and adjust communication and broadcast transmitters, receivers and antennas, and associated knowledge required to pass the FCC Radio Telephone operator's license exam. (AVC) 205 Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionThis course is dependent upon sufficient enrollment. Students enrolling in EMT 101 will be required to complete a specific medical exam to include proof of immunizations, TB testing, as well as a drug screening and criminal background check before completing the ambulance ride along. Students should not have the medical exam and background screening until they are given the current forms and instructions by the instructor. Program Learning Outcomes 1. Apply advanced-level emergency medical knowledge and standards within the paramedic scope of practice to the care of patients in a diverse community. 2. Apply safe advanced-level technical skills in emergency medical situations within the paramedic scope of practice. 3. Behave professionally, skillfully, and in a manner consistent with employer and community expectations of an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) provider 4. Support patient advocacy and interprofessional collaboration in prehospital care to address health disparities in a diverse community. Certificate Program Certificate not applicable. Associate Degree Paramedic The paramedic program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide advanced emergency medical care in the prehospital setting. The licensed paramedic is the highest level provider on the prehospital care team and may find employment with a fire department, private ambulance service, third service, hospital, or other operation. The paramedic program includes classroom didactic, practical laboratory, simulation-based education, in-hospital clinical and a capstone prehospital field internship that qualifies the student for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) paramedic licensure Examination upon successful completion of the program. A current EMT certification is required before a student is accepted into the program (CCR. DIV.9 Title 22). It is recommended that students have three to six months field experience as an EMT prior to submitting an application to the paramedic program. Enrollment is open to qualified applicants who fulfill the following admission requirements: 1. Hold a current California EMT certification 2. Hold a current healthcare provider level BLS card 3.Complete application to the program within annual application period in the Spring A Multiple screening tool will be used to select a cohort of 30 candidates to start each Fall semester. Program Requirements Required (Total 51.25) Complete all of the following Units EMT121 - Introduction to EMS 3 EMT122 - Pharmacology in EMS 3 EMT123 - Trauma Emergencies 3 EMT124 - Trauma Certification 2 EMT125 - Cardiorespiratory Emergencies 4 EMT126 - Neuroendocrine Emergencies 3 EMT127 - Medical Emergencies 3 EMT128 - OB/GYN and Peds Emergency 4 EMT129 - Special Populations, EMS Ops 4 EMT130A - Paramedic Clinical Education 7 EMT130B - Paramedic Field Internship 9.25 BIOL100 - Elementary Human Anatomy and Physiology 3 SOC101 - Introduction to Sociology 3 Recommended Pathway PRE PROGRAM Units BIOL100 - Elementary Human Anatomy and Physiology 3 SOC101 - Introduction to Sociology 3 GE requirment Area C 3 GE requirment Area D1 3 GE requirment Area D2 3 GE requirment Area Area E 3 GE requirment Area Area F 3 Total 21 FALL SEMESTER EMT121 - Introduction to EMS 3 EMT122 - Pharmacology in EMS 3 EMT123 - Trauma Emergencies 3 EMT124 - Trauma Certification 2 EMT125 - Cardiorespiratory Emergencies 4 Total 15 SPRING SEMESTER EMT126 - Neuroendocrine Emergencies 3 EMT127 - Medical Emergencies 3 EMT128 - OB/GYN and Peds Emergency 4 EMT129 - Special Populations, EMS Ops 4 Total 14 SUMMER SEMESTER EMT130A - Paramedic Clinical Education 7 Total 7 SECOND FALL SEMESTER EMT130B - Paramedic Field Internship 9.25 Total 9.25 Degree Total 66.25 206 2024-2025 AVC College Catalog Emergency Medical Technology Emergency Medical Technology Courses 