FIRET 131 - Emergency Medical Technician Basic

    Recent Professors
    C. Chavez, R. Lakela, D. Aschenbrenner, C. Merrin, J. Chase, R. Essepian, A. Diaz, N. Friedrich and 3 more
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    36–45 students
    Difficulty
    7.0Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    9.5
    Prerequisite
    Possession of a valid CPR card that proves in person training is equivalent to the American Heart Association 2020 Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Basic Life Support at the Health Care Provider level
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of FIRET 131
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Designed to prepare personnel in the fire, life safety, and related fields to render pre-hospital basic life support including, but not limited to, advanced first aid and cardiopulmonary life support for the ill or injured at the scene of an emergency in preparation for transport in accordance with policies and procedures established by National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, California Emergency Services Authority, and the Emergency Medical Services of the Fresno County Health Department. Minimum of twenty-four field internship hours arranged. (A)
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:00am–12:50pm, Mon Wed 1:20pm–3:50pm, Tue Thu 9:00am–12:50pm, Tue Wed Thu 6:00pm–8:25pm