Recent SemestersSpring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025Class Size20–25 studentsCredits12.5–18.5PrerequisiteEMMS 31 ; and 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, and knowledge of patient transfer. Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThe third 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 and EMMS 31 Clinical prior to enrolling in this course.This course teaches the application of paramedic knowledge and skills in a clinical setting, as an intern responding on a 911 ambulance to ill and injured patients, while being instructed and evaluated by a field preceptor. Students have the task of initiating, providing, and directing entire emergency patient care while under the supervision of a preceptor. This ambulance field internship is required for certification as an EMT-Paramedic in California. 