EMS
Emergency Medical Services

An exploration of the academic and interpersonal expectations required for successful completion of an entry-level EMS Academy training program as well as graduation requirements and eligibility for admittance to EMS 301. This course is a pre-requisite to EMS 301.

Instruction for health-care professionals on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillation techniques according to the current American Heart Association standards. Students successfully completing this course are eligible to purchase an optional American Heart Association Healthcare CPR card. This course may be repeated as necessary to maintain certification.

This course introduces students to the characteristics of the criminal justice system in the United States. Focus is placed on examining crime measurement, theoretical explanations of crime, responses to crime, components of the system, and current challenges to the system. The course examines the evolution of the principles and approaches utilized by the justice system and the evolving forces which have shaped those principles and approaches. Although justice structure and process is examined in a cross cultural context, emphasis is placed on the U.S. justice system, particularly the structure and function of U.S. law enforcement, courts, and corrections. Students are introduced to the origins and development of criminal law, legal process, and sentencing and incarceration policies.

This course provides American Heart Association (AHA) "Heartsaver" first aid/ cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)/automated external defibrillator (AED) training as a citizen responder in addition to providing Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training that will prepare the student to deliver basic emergency care during a disaster prior to the arrival of professional emergency responders. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will receive AHA "Heartsaver" first aid/CPR/AED card as well as a FEMA CERT certificate of completion. This course is not open to students who have received credit for Physical Education 102.

Courses that meet this requirement:

• Mathematics 100, 105, 121, 123, 131, 135, 141, 181, 182, 183, 184

Select one course from the list below.

• American Sign Language 138
• Art 101, 103, 104, 105, 109, 170
• Communication Studies 108
• Dance 101, 110, 120, 130, 147
• Drama 103, 110, 111
• Early Childhood Studies 116, 123
• English 102, 106, 117, 118, 119, 130, 131, 132, 133, 135, 138,139, 140, 144, 145, 146, 148, 180
• Ethnic Studies 105, 120, 122
• Fashion 104, 105
• Film 101, 102, 103, 104, 108, 109, 110, 122
• French 101, 102
• Graphics 127
• History 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 120, 138
• Humanities 101, 102, 103, 104, 105
• Library 180
• Multimedia Arts and Communication 101, 102
• Music 100, 101, 102, 104, 106
• Philosophy 101, 102, 105, 121, 122
• Photo 110
• Spanish 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 112

Courses that meet this requirement:

• Communication Studies 100, 101, 102, 106
• English 103, 104
• Philosophy 112, 114

This beginning-level academy module meets and exceeds the US Department of Transportation Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) National Standard Curriculum for students desiring eligibility for certification as an EMT in the State of California. State certification as an EMT is mandated as the minimum level of emergency medical training required to work on any ambulance and for most fire departments. A uniform and other related material will be required. Enrollment is done through an application process. This course may be repeated as often as necessary for the purpose of recertification.

You will need a minimum of 18 units from this list:

Choose one course each semester it is identified on the suggested course sequence.

A writing course designed primarily to meet the needs of students pursuing career and technical programs. Meets the written composition graduation requirement for an AHC associate's degree. Students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution will need to take ENGL 101 instead of this course to meet the university's first-year composition requirement. Readings will be drawn from the disciplines involved so that students master comprehension and critical reading skills in real-world texts. Writing assignments and projects will similarly be based upon the types of critical thinking and analytical writing required in the students' fields of study. Research methods and skills will be emphasized. 

Designed to help students enhance their analytical reading and writing skills using a wide variety of texts. Emphasizes college-level expository essay construction, communication, and research methods leading to the preparation and writing of a research paper. 

Courses that meet this requirement:

• Ethnic Studies 121
• History 107, 108, 118, 119, 121
• Political Science 101, 103

An exploration of the academic and interpersonal expectations required for successful completion of an entry-level EMS Academy training program as well as graduation requirements and eligibility for admittance to EMS 301. This course is a pre-requisite to EMS 301.

Instruction for health-care professionals on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillation techniques according to the current American Heart Association standards. Students successfully completing this course are eligible to purchase an optional American Heart Association Healthcare CPR card. This course may be repeated as necessary to maintain certification.

This beginning-level academy module meets and exceeds the US Department of Transportation Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) National Standard Curriculum for students desiring eligibility for certification as an EMT in the State of California. State certification as an EMT is mandated as the minimum level of emergency medical training required to work on any ambulance and for most fire departments. A uniform and other related material will be required. Enrollment is done through an application process. This course may be repeated as often as necessary for the purpose of recertification.

You will need a minimum of 18 units from this list:

Choose one course each semester it is identified on the suggested course sequence.

An exploration of the academic and interpersonal expectations required for successful completion of an entry-level EMS Academy training program as well as graduation requirements and eligibility for admittance to EMS 301. This course is a pre-requisite to EMS 301.

This beginning-level academy module meets and exceeds the US Department of Transportation Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) National Standard Curriculum for students desiring eligibility for certification as an EMT in the State of California. State certification as an EMT is mandated as the minimum level of emergency medical training required to work on any ambulance and for most fire departments. A uniform and other related material will be required. Enrollment is done through an application process. This course may be repeated as often as necessary for the purpose of recertification.

This Advanced Academy module prepares the student to apply and expand upon the basic EMT skills introduced in the beginning academy module. Topics include:communication and leadership skills, emergency vehicle operations and driving, patient handling and packaging, assisting paramedic partners, street survival issues, automobile extrication, rope rescue, helicopter safety, hazardous materials, preparing to apply for jobs in related field, medical and trauma based scenarios, and physical fitness and agility training. An academy uniform, gym suit, and related materials will be required.

Designed to prepare the student to respond to a hazardous materials incident in a safe, defensive and competent manner within the existing resources and to prevent exposures to nearby persons, property and environments. Meets OSHA requirements under Title 8 CCR 5192 and 29 CFR 1910.120.

An emergency vehicle operators course for those working in non-law enforcement public safety disciplines. The student will learn defensive driving and handling techniques in the classroom setting and through field examples.

Presents basic and advanced pre-hospital concepts and skills including rapid assessment of the critical trauma patient, treatment for shock and hypoxemia and rapid transport. Student receives PHTLS certification and 16 hours of CEU's for Emergency Medical Services-1, paramedics and registered nurses.

Presents advanced cardiac life support care. American Heart Association ACLS certification and sixteen hours for CEUs for Emergency Medical Technicians-1, paramedics, and registered nurses.

Covers pediatric advanced cardiac life support care. Includes American Heart Association PALS certification and 16 hours of CEUs for Emergency Medical Technicians-1, paramedics, and registered nurses.

An exploration of the academic and interpersonal expectations required for successful completion of an entry-level EMS Academy training program as well as graduation requirements and eligibility for admittance to EMS 301. This course is a pre-requisite to EMS 301.

Instruction for health-care professionals on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillation techniques according to the current American Heart Association standards. Students successfully completing this course are eligible to purchase an optional American Heart Association Healthcare CPR card. This course may be repeated as necessary to maintain certification.

This beginning-level academy module meets and exceeds the US Department of Transportation Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) National Standard Curriculum for students desiring eligibility for certification as an EMT in the State of California. State certification as an EMT is mandated as the minimum level of emergency medical training required to work on any ambulance and for most fire departments. A uniform and other related material will be required. Enrollment is done through an application process. This course may be repeated as often as necessary for the purpose of recertification.

This class satisfies the requirements set forth by Title 22, Division 9, of the California Code of Regulations for Emergency Medical Technician 1 (Basic) refresher training. This course may be repeated as often as necessary for the purpose of certification.

A review of anatomy, physiology, and medical legal issues for EMT personnel. Satisfies the requirements set forth by Title 2, Division 9 of the California Code of Regulations for Emergency Medical Services. This course may be repeated as necessary for the purposes of certification. (F,S)

A review of scene size-up, patient assessment, and medical emergencies. Satisfies the requirements set forth by Title 2, Division 9 of the California Code of Regulations for Emergency Medical Services. This course may be repeated as often as necessary for the purposes of certification. (F,S)

A review of scene size-up, patient assessment, and medical emergencies. Satisfies the requirements set forth by Title 2, Division 9 of the California Code of Regulations for Emergency Medical Services. This course may be repeated as often as necessary for the purposes of certification. (F,S)

A review of environmental emergencies and trauma. Satisfies the requirements set forth by Title 2, Division 9 of the California Code of Regulations for Emergency Medical Services. This course may be repeated as often as necessary for the purposes of certification.

A review of didactic and manipulative skills required for EMT-1 Basic recertification. Satisfies the requirements set forth by Title 2, Division 9 of the California Code of Regulations for Emergency Medical Services. This course may be repeated as necessary for the purposes of certification. (F,S)

A review of scene size-up, patient assessment, and medical emergencies. Satisfies the requirements set forth by Title 2, Division 9 of the California Code of Regulations for Emergency Medical Services. This course may be repeated as often as necessary for the purposes of certification. (F,S)

This class satisfies the requirements set forth by Title 22, Division 9, of the California Code of Regulations for Emergency Medical Technician 1 (Basic) refresher training. This course may be repeated as often as necessary for the purpose of certification.

This course covers the first half of the required theory of the paramedic didactic education and training following the current Department of Transportation National Emergency Education Standards (NEMSES) and California Code of Regulations, Title 22. This includes cognitive content associated with medical emergencies, special populations, and EMS operations. 

Provides the skills portion of the current Department of Transportation National Emergency Services Education Standards (NEMSES) and California Code of Regulations, Title 22. This course includes psychomotor skills associated with the assessment and management of medical illnesses in the pre-hospital setting. Includes cardiovascular, respiratory, and special populations.

This course covers the 2nd half of the required theory of the paramedic didactic education and training following the current Department of Transportation Emergency Education Standards (NEMSES) and California Code of Regulations, Title 22. This course examines blunt and penetrating trauma to the human body. This course identifies the assessment findings of trauma pathophysiology in the development of a field impression and the application of the latest methods of treatment for all types of traumatic injuries. Includes the management of traumatic scene dynamics and safety.

Provides the skills portion of the current Department of Transportation National Emergency Services Education Standards (NEMSES) and California Code of Regulations, Title 22. Includes psychomotor skills associated with: preparatory, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, airway management, patient assessment, and trauma patient management.

Covers pediatric advanced cardiac life support care. Includes American Heart Association PALS certification and 16 hours of CEUs for Emergency Medical Technicians-1, paramedics, and registered nurses.

Presents basic and advanced pre-hospital concepts and skills including rapid assessment of the critical trauma patient, treatment for shock and hypoxemia and rapid transport. Student receives PHTLS certification and 16 hours of CEU's for Emergency Medical Services-1, paramedics and registered nurses.

Presents advanced cardiac life support care. American Heart Association ACLS certification and sixteen hours for CEUs for Emergency Medical Technicians-1, paramedics, and registered nurses.

The second phase of paramedic training designed to provide supervised clinical application of cognitive knowledge and skills in acute patient care area for the paramedic student. Opportunities for increasing depth of skill performance and presentation of more advanced skills are provided.

The third and final phase of paramedic training allows the student to be assigned to an emergency response vehicle with a field preceptor to establish advanced life support patient care responsibilities. Each student must have a minimum of (40) advanced life support contacts during this course. Upon successful completion of this phase of training, the student will become eligible for state certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic.