EMC 103 - Emergency Medical Technician

    Recent Professors
    Rocky Jacobs-Carpenter, Jackson Deziel, Larry Thompson, Scott Snyder
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    7.5
    Prerequisite
    Course Completion of EMC 100 and Minimum Age 18 or older.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of EMC 103
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Basic level course primarily designed to meet the California State Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) requirements for the Emergency Medical Technician who functions on an operational ambulance. Students will apply principles of anatomy, physiology and communications as they relate to the assessment of the sick and injured and rendering pre-hospital basic life support. Students will apply the above knowledge to develop manipulative skills necessary to the practice of an Emergency Medical Technician. Students are required to attend the minimum number of hours required by California Title 22; this includes the required weekend activities. Students must be 18 years of age by first class meeting. Students must clear a criminal background check through Livescan (DOJ/FBI). Students must have current immunizations in accordance with state healthcare guidelines. Course required for California EMT certification.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 6:00pm–9:50pm, Mon Wed 9:00am–12:50pm, Tue Thu 6:00pm–9:50pm, Tue Thu 9:00am–12:50pm