Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025Class SizeNot publishedCredits5PrerequisiteEMT 115 with a grade of "C" or better; All EMT 116 students must have met all the Class requirements listed in the EMT 115 syllabus to move on to EMT 116. The students must take EMT 115 and EMT 116 and EMT 117 in the same semester to meet the course and clinical requirements of the program to receive a State Approved Course Completion for EMT State of California Certification/License. Students must have and Maintain an American Heart Association BLS for the Healthcare Provider CPR card or BLS Provider Card or eCard (required under NHTSA and California Regulations) prior to the first day of class. We will ONLY ACCEPT American Heart Association CPR cards (or eCards) � BLS for the Healthcare Provider BLS Provider from the American Heart Association. Online CPR courses without hands on skills component are NOT accepted. The college will NOT accept Lifeguard Training Certificates or EMR (First Responder) Certificates as CPR cards. The student must have a BLS for the Healthcare Provider Cards from the American Heart Association and we no longer accept Red Cross Cards. Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionEMT 116 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Didactic Conclusion Units: 5 Hours: 81 hours LEC; 36 hours LAB Prerequisite: EMT 115 with a grade of "C" or better; All EMT 116 students must have met all the Class requirements listed in the EMT 115 syllabus to move on to EMT 116. The students must take EMT 115 and EMT 116 and EMT 117 in the same semester to meet the course and clinical requirements of the program to receive a State Approved Course Completion for EMT State of California Certification/License. Students must have and Maintain an American Heart Association BLS for the Healthcare Provider CPR card or BLS Provider Card or eCard (required under NHTSA and California Regulations) prior to the first day of class. We will ONLY ACCEPT American Heart Association CPR cards (or eCards) � BLS for the Healthcare Provider BLS Provider from the American Heart Association. Online CPR courses without hands on skills component are NOT accepted. The college will NOT accept Lifeguard Training Certificates or EMR (First Responder) Certificates as CPR cards. The student must have a BLS for the Healthcare Provider Cards from the American Heart Association and we no longer accept Red Cross Cards. This 8 week course provides instruction to the level of Emergency Medical Technician (Previously called EMT Basic or EMT-I). This course must be taken in sequence with EMT 115 (first 8 week course) in the same semester. This course has additional financial costs that are required for clinical components. Topics include skills necessary to provide emergency medical care at a basic life-support level with a fire, ambulance, or other specialized services. Cosumnes River College's Emergency Medical Technology EMT 116 (along with EMT 115) courses are the primary step to provide the student with the skills and knowledge to apply for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician and is approved by the Sacramento County Health Department, Division of Emergency Medical Services, which is the certifying agency for Sacramento County by the State of California. This certification is mandatory for all personnel who wish to pursue a career working on an ambulance. EMT certification is also a pre- employment requirement for most paid fire departments. Together with varying levels of actual on-the-job experience, it is required for admission to paramedic training programs throughout the state and country. EMT students will gain actual clinical experience by spending time off-campus in operating ambulance units and in emergency departments of hospitals. Students will be required to complete background checks and drug screenings, purchase uniforms and liability insurance, verify immunizations and have Tb clearance. Other requirements may be necessary for the clinical component of this course. The course requires students to work on an ambulance in the clinical component. Students may not have a beard or any facial hair below the lip to be compliant with OSHA regulations. This course is conducted in compliance with Emergency Medical Technology 305 COSUMNES RIVER COLLEGE 2025-2026 Official Catalog the California Code of Regulations. A final grade 80% or better is required for a course completion certification in this course. This is an intensive medical class that students should possess a strong background in anatomy and physiology as well as medical terminology. It is STRONGLY recommended that students take a basic anatomy and physiology class as well as a medical terminology class prior to attempting this class. See Advisory. The EMT class has additional non-mandatory hours for quiz reviews and skills practice that students are strongly encouraged to attend. For more information please go to State EMS office website - www.emsa.ca.gov. This course follows the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) National EMS Education Standards (DOT HS 811 077A, January 2009).Usually HeldThu 5:00pm–9:30pm, Tue Wed 12:00pm–4:50pm, Tue Wed 5:00pm–9:50pm, Thu 12:00pm–4:30pm 