Emergency Medical Technologies Certificate of Achievement (CA)
About the Program
The Certificate of Achievement in Emergency Medical Technologies is designed to provide students an entrance to the profession of emergency medical services.
Career Opportunities
Jobs include EMT's on an ambulance, emergency room technicians, observers on a police helicopter, athletic trainers, EMT's at skilled nursing facilities, patient transporters at hospitals, lifeguards, and ski patrol officers, among others.
Program Outcomes
- Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Emergency Medical Technologies, students are able to function at the California State certified level of EMT.
- Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Emergency Medical Technologies, students are prepared to become a Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT).
Learning and Career Pathway Maps
Required Core: (17 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 50 | Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| EMS 20 | Emergency Medical Technician | 7 |
| EMS 30 | Emergency Medical Responder | 3 |
| EMS 62 | Basic Medical Terminology | 3 |