EMS 201 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN

    Recent Professors
    Heather Tucker, Jeremiah Glass, Michael Smiley, Deborah Jones, Tim Hallmark, Matthew Hallmark, Emily Torlano, Dennis Rowley
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    9.5
    Prerequisite
    Prerequisites: Student must be 18 years of age by the first class meeting. Must have a current Healthcare Provider (BLS Provider) or Professional Rescuer (BLS Provider) CPR card. Advisories: NRAD 222
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of EMS 201
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Meets the U.S. Department of Transportation Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) National Standard Curriculum and state of CA (Title 22) regulations for students desiring eligibility for certification as an EMT. State certification as an EMT is mandated as the minimal level of emergency medical training required to work on any ambulance and in most fire departments. Students must be 18 years of age by the first class meeting and are required to bring a valid CA driver's license or other government issued photo ID to show proof of age and a copy of current American Heart Association (AHA) issued Healthcare Provider (BLS Provider) or American Red Cross (ARC) issued CPR for the Professional Rescuer (BLS Provider) to first class meeting. Student is required to complete a drug screen and background check. Proof of immunizations and Physical Exam will be needed prior to clinical rotations. Uniform and other related materials will be required.
    Usually Held
    Mon 9:00am–12:05pm, Mon Tue Wed 6:00pm–9:05pm, Mon Wed Thu 6:00pm–9:05pm, Wed Fri 9:00am–12:05pm