EMS 91 - Emergency Medical Technician - Refresher

    Recent Professors
    WENDY MCCLENDON
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2024
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    2
    Prerequisite
    Enrollment Limitation: Proof of current or expired California EMS credential such as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or a current National Registry Certification. Student may also present documentation from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians showing failure of three initial attempts at the NREMT Certification Examination, which now requires completion of EMS 91 for additional attempts to register for the certification examination.
    Fall 2024 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course provides a refresher in the foundation and knowledge required of the EMT scope of practice. The EMT certification is the minimum requirement for ambulance attendants and most entry-level firefighter positions. EMT certification is also required for entry into paramedic training. This refresher program is approved by the Alameda County Emergency Medical Services Agency. A course completion certificate is issued upon successful completion of the course for a minimum of 24 hours of continuing education units. Additionally, the course provides skills verification testing that EMTs must complete every two years.
    Usually Held
    Fri 11:15am–5:45pm, Fri 9:00am–11:05am