Recent SemestersFall 2026, Summer 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025Class Size20–25 studentsCredits4–7.5PrerequisiteEMMS 30 ; Certified as basic EMT or equivalent as determined by the Dean of Academy Instruction. NOTE: Approval of equivalent training is not a guarantee state regulatory or licensing agencies will also grant equivalency. Prior to beginning this course students must already be familiar with, and be able to demonstrate all of the skills listed below. These will not be taught in the course; rather, they will be the starting point for advanced officer training that builds upon them. These minimum knowledge and skill levels are regarding: Familiarity with anatomy, Familiarity with scene size-ups, Knowledge of patient care, Familiarity with trauma patients, Familiarity with documentation techniques, Familiarity with interpersonal communications, Familiarity with the administration of medication, Familiarity with respiratory emergencies, Familiarity with cardiac emergencies, Knowledge of patient transfer. Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThe second course in the Paramedic Program three course sequence, this course is designed to guide students to successful completion of the National Registry EMT-Paramedic exam; meets the training requirements mandated by the State of California, California Code of Regulations Title 22. Students must successfully complete EMMS 30 Paramedic Core, prior to enrolling in this course. Students will apply skills that demonstrate principles and concepts of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, clinical symptoms and diagnosis as they pertain to pre-hospital emergency medical care of the sick and injured. The students will rotate through specialty areas of the hospital departments: pediatrics, pediatric intensive care unit, labor and delivery, surgery (airway management), respiratory therapy, other selected hospital areas, assisted Living, Skills Nursing Facilities, and facilities for the mentally and physically challenged. 