EMT 211 - Emergency Medical Technician–Basic

    Recent Professors
    Anderson Zhang, Quentin McWhorter
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    38–40 students
    Credits
    6
    Prerequisite
    Other: Prior to enrollment in this course, a student must be at least 16 years of age, certified as a CPR for Professional Rescuer: BLS CPR (American Red Cross), or BLS CPR for the Healthcare Provider (American Heart Association), or CPR PRO BLS Healthcare, must take a TB skin test, Blood test (or chest X-Ray if required by a false positive skin test) by the first day of class (completed within six months of beginning of class with verification to be provided by last day to add classes for the term) , and have completed the first two Hepatitis B shots by the first day of class.
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of EMT 211
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Overview of basic procedures for EMT: Patient assessment; anatomy & physiology of the human body; neurological emergencies; cardiac emergencies; shock; diabetic emergencies; traumatic injuries; pediatric emergencies; geriatric emergencies; pharmacology; hazardous materials; ambulance operations; patient transport; and mass casualty training. Course meets California Code of Regulations (Title 22) criteria. Students who successfully complete the course will be eligible to sit for the licensing examination with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. Additionally, students may proceed to the next phase of the certification process with the Alameda County Emergency Medical Services Agency.
    Usually Held
    Mon 5:00pm–8:50pm, Wed 5:00pm–9:50pm