EMED 110 - Emergency Medical Technician

Recent Professors: CCC Staff, Everett Chang, Aaron Bates, Joey Siprasert, Chris Coughlin
Recent Semesters: 2027SP, 2026SP, 2026FA
Class Size: Not published
Credits: 8
Prerequisite: Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
2027SP Sections: View 2027SP sections of EMED 110
Transfers To: CSU
Description: This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills to become certified as an emergency medical technician (EMT). Areas of study include: preparatory/introduction to emergency medical services (EMS), patient assessment, airway, pharmacology, shock and resuscitation, medical emergencies, trauma emergencies, special patient populations, and EMS operations. The student will spend time on an ambulance and in a hospital emergency department to receive practical EMS and emergency medical experience. This course is compliant with California Code of Regulations (Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 2) and meets the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) National EMS Education Standards. This course is approved by the Contra Costa County EMS Agency as outlined by California Code of Regulations and the National Registry of EMTs.
Usually Held: 9:00am–8:50pm, Mon 3:30pm–8:00pm, Mon 8:30am–1:00pm, Thu 4:05pm–9:05pm