EMS 1001 - Emergency Medical Technician

    Recent Professors
    Brian Witherell, Kirk Thomsen, Scott Healy, Constance Duffle, Joanna Stern, Sean Prouty, Jae Johnson
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    35 students
    Credits
    6
    Prerequisite
    EMS 0950 - CPR for the Professional Rescuer Minimum Grade: Condition: Healthy/Safety: Additional: OR currently be certified in CPR for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent. Outcomes Identify the signs and symptoms of a heart attack.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of EMS 1001
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course provides the instruction necessary to prepare for the EMT Certification examination. The course subject material includes: the function of the body systems, airway, trauma, medical, obstetric, pediatric, and geriatric emergencies. Students will be required to spend a minimum of 24 hours observing emergency care providers outside of classroom. Students must pass a background check, pass the National Registry Exam (additional fee and location), hold a current CPR card and be 18 years of age to receive Sierra Sacramento-Valley (SSV) EMS EMT certification.
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Thu 6:00pm–10:30pm, Mon Wed 5:00pm–9:30pm, 8:00am–4:00pm, Mon Tue Wed 6:00pm–9:50pm