EMT 61 - Emergency Medical Technician

    Recent Professors
    Jeffrey T. O'Connell
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    7
    Prerequisite
    EMT-510 or Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR certification that will not expire during the course.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of EMT 61
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    The EMT program is a comprehensive curriculum that provides knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary to provide Emergency Medical Care in a pre-hospital environment. Academic rigor encompasses legal and moral aspects, scene safety, primary and secondary patient assessments, intervention and stabilization skills, proper use of emergency medical equipment, awareness of blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases, recognizing signs and symptoms, and pathophysiology of medical emergencies and traumatic injuries. Practical skills training includes hands-on skills training and interactive simulations. This course meets EMT curriculum requirements of the California Code of Regulations Title 22, the California EMS Authority and the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). Upon successful completion, students are eligible to take the National Registry EMT certifying examination and qualify for a California State EMT certification. (L)
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 6:00pm–8:50pm, Mon Wed 6:00pm–8:50pm, Mon Wed 6:00pm–9:05pm, Mon Wed 9:00pm–10:30pm