EMS 170 - Paramedic-Theory

    Recent Professors
    Robin M. Sinclear, Jordan R. Downs, Alana C. Velasquez, Hans A. Willmann, Christopher H. O'Meara, Annie Allen, Stephen A. Ross, David M. Moncada
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    21
    Prerequisite
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Paramedic Program
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of EMS 170
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course is the first of a two-semester long program that provides the Paramedic student the didactic information and skills required to meet the state of California requirements for paramedic training. The course meets accreditation requirements of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS Professions (CoAEMSP). The course follows U.S. Department of Transportation Paramedic National Standard Curriculum. Upon successful completion of EMS 170 and EMS 171 the student will be eligible to take the National Registry Exam required for licensure as a Paramedic in the state of California. Anatomy and Physiology will be covered extensively throughout the course. Graded only.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 12:00pm–5:30pm, Mon Wed 8:00am–11:30am, Mon Wed Fri 10:00am–3:50pm, Mon Wed Fri 8:00am–9:50am