EMER 10 - Paramedic I

    Recent Professors
    Steven L. Melander, Kimberly A. Parker, Ashley E. Baxter, Gregory D. Petersen, Jr. Mickey D. Brunelli, Michael Aguilar, Katherine L. Hurst
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    36 students
    Credits
    12.5
    Prerequisite
    Take EMER-11; Previously taken ENGL-C1000 (formerly ENGL-01A) is advised.
    Spring 2026 Sections
    View Spring 2026 sections of EMER 10
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    <b><font color="7A0018">Begins Fall 2025</b></font><br>Limitation on Enrollment: EMT course, within the last collegiate calendar year, passed with a grade of B or better, and successfully pass entrance examination. OR, If NREMT certification held for greater than one (1) year- proof of field experience and successful completion of entrance examination. NREMT 1 Certification (current), and maintained throughout coursework. Minimum 18 years of age. Live scan background clearance. Health screen clearance. BLS Healthcare Provider card (current) and maintained throughout the course. Based upon State and Federal Regulations, CA Title 22. This course introduces the student to the roles and responsibilities of the Paramedic within the EMS system, apply basic concepts of development, pathophysiology, pharmacology, patient assessment, medication administration, airway and ventilation concepts, the pulmonary, cardiac, neurological, and endocrine systems to be able to formulate a "field impression" of patient status. Students will fulfill 13.5 total lab hours per week by arrangement.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 10:00am–2:15pm