Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026Class Size30 studentsCredits0PrerequisiteFAID 133 or FAID 333 with a grade of C or higher, or Certification CPR for the Professional Rescuer or any course equivalent to the 2015 American Heart Association's Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care at the Healthcare Provider Level or Basic Life Support (BLS) Level. Contact Fire Technology/EMS Program for questions. Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionThis is an intensive course to assist the student with developing skills to recognize symptoms of illness and injuries, and proper procedures in emergency care. Upon successful completion of the course and the statewide written and skills examination, the student must make an application through Sierra-Sacramento Valley EMS Agency for certification. This course may be offered in a distance education format. FRENCH (FREN) Two years of high school foreign language with grades of "C" or better is equivalent to one semester of foreign language at Shasta College.Usually HeldSat 8:00am–12:00pm, Sat 1:00pm–3:30pm, Sat 9:00am–12:00pm, Sat 1:00pm–6:50pm 