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Emergency Medical Studies Certificate

This program roadmap represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability. For counseling appointments call 916.608.6510. 

Total Units:
21

First Year

Semester 1

11 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered*
EMT 101
Emergency Medical Technician Training
8
F, S
AH 311
Medical Language for Health-Care Providers
3
F, S

EMT 101: Students will be required to complete background checks/drug screens, purchase uniforms, verify immunizations, obtain Tb clearance, and have CPR for BLS, including one & two person (adult, child & infant) CPR with AED for the clinical component of this course. This course is not open to students with a current EMT - Basic certificate. All EMT 101 students must have an American Heart Association BLS for the Health Care Provider CPR card (required under NHTSA and California Regulations) prior to the first day of class.

Semester 2

10 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered*
NUTRI 300
Nutrition or
3
F, S
NUTRI 302
Nutrition for Physical Performance
3
F, S
PSYC 340
Abnormal Behavior
3
F, S
COMM 321
Interpersonal Communication or
3
F, S
COMM 325
Intercultural Communication
3
F, S
FITNS 381
Weight Training
1
F, S

Notes


  • This Certificate program is based on the EMT Basic course with additional education in related topics. This course of study prepares students to sit for the National Registry or EMT exam. Students will have the basic building blocks for a career in the Fire Service as well as a career in Emergency Medical Services. 

Catalog Year: 2024-2025

Published April 07, 2024

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