Recent SemestersSpring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026Class Size25 studentsCredits6.5PrerequisiteCurrent certification in American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals (CPR Certificate) minimum of 18 years of age at the start of the class High school diploma or GED Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionEMT 050 prepares the student for certification as a Nationally Registered EMT and subsequent state certification. It is intended for those motivated to pursue a career in EMS or the Fire service. It is not intended for those with a casual interest in the course. This course covers basic emergency medical care in the pre-hospital setting. It meets the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) National EMS Education Standards (DOT HS 811 077A, January 2009), California Code of Regulations Title 22 (Social Security) Division 9 (Pre-hospital Emergency Medical Services) Chapter 2 (Emergency Medical Technician), and Local EMS policies, procedures and protocols. Successful completion of this course will prepare the student for the National Registry of EMT's certification exam. As part of the course, the student is required to have at least twenty-four (24) hours of supervised instruction on an operational emergency ambulance. This course will occasionally meet at off campus locations and the student will be responsible for arranging his/her own transportation to those locations. Once certified, this will allow the student to work on an ambulance, fire apparatus, or in a hospital emergency department.Usually HeldMon Wed 5:00pm–7:15pm, Mon Wed 7:25pm–9:30pm, Tue Thu 5:00pm–7:15pm, Tue Thu 7:25pm–9:30pm 