Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

The Bleeding Control Basic (BCon) Course v. 2.0 is designed for individuals who have little or no medical training but who may be called upon as immediate responders to provide initial trauma care and bleeding control to a victim of traumatic injury prior to the arrival of emergency medical services (EMS) or in an austere environment. This course does not apply to the Associate Degree.

Lecture Hours: 1.0; Lab Hours: 2.0

Transfer: Not transferable

The Handtevy Pre-Hospital Pediatric Provider Course is a 4-hour live lecture and hands-on course that focuses on the skills needed to rapidly and accurately treat the sick and injured pediatric patient. The course uses the basic tenets of ACLS training as the foundation while still covering the basic pediatric ALS principles and nuances. The course and is intended to be used with the Handtevy Pediatric System. Provider candidates who successfully complete the Handtevy Pre-Hospital Pediatric Provider Course will receive a completion certificate (print or e-Card), valid for two years. Provider candidates must actively participate in, practice and complete all clinical scenarios. Provider candidates must complete the Handtevy Course post-test with a minimum score of 84%.

Lecture Hours: 0.38; Lab Hours: 3.46

Transfer: Not transferable

This course provides lectures for training in basic emergency care skills, including patient assessment, CPR, automated external defibrillation, use of definitive airway adjuncts, splinting, and control of bleeding.

Lecture Hours: 40.5

Transfer: Not transferable

This course provides training with hands-on practice in basic emergency care skills, including patient assessment, CPR, automated external defibrillation, use of definitive airway adjuncts, splinting, and control of bleeding.

Lab Hours: 27.0

Transfer: Not transferable

This course provides training in basic emergency care skills, including patient assessment, CPR, automated external defibrillation, use of definitive airway adjuncts, splinting, and control of bleeding.

Lecture Hours: 36.0; Lab Hours: 27.0

Transfer: Not transferable

This course provides training in basic emergency care skills, including CPR, automated external defibrillation, use of definitive airway adjuncts, and assisting patients with certain medications. Approved by the Inland Counties Emergency Medical Agency. All students must be eighteen (18)years of age, have acurrent TB test, and have CPR training equivalant to the AHA Healthcare Provider Level (Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 2, Section 100066 b2 California Code of Regulations) prior to first day of class due to current Clinical/Field internship affiliation agreements.

Prerequisite(s): EMS 50

Lecture Hours: 135.0; Lab Hours: 108.0

Transfer: Not transferable

Thirty hour refresher course required for renewal of EMT I certificate. New certificate of completion awarded. Course approved by the Inland County Emergency Medical Agency and adheres to California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 4. This course does not apply to the Associate Degree.

Lecture Hours: 9.0; Lab Hours: 9.0

Transfer: Not transferable

This course provides training in basic emergency care skills, including CPR, automated external defibrillation, use of definitive airway adjuncts, and assisting patients with certain medications. Approved by the Inland Counties Emergency Medical Agency. All students must be eighteen (18)years of age, have acurrent TB test, and have CPR training equivalant to the AHA Healthcare Provider Level (Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 2, Section 100066 b2 California Code of Regulations) prior to first day of class due to current Clinical/Field internship affiliation agreements.

Lecture Hours: 9.0

Transfer: Not transferable

This is the lab portion of the thirty-hour refresher course required for renewal of EMT Basic certificate. This course must be taken with the Lecture course EMS 061A in order for a new certificate of completion will be awarded. This course is approved by the Inland County Emergency Medical Agency and adheres to the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 4.

Lab Hours: 27.0

Transfer: Not transferable

This course is established for optional skills lab practice as needed for paramedic students.

Lab Hours: 27.0

Transfer: Not transferable

This is the introductory course of the paramedic program. This course includes basic anatomy, physiology and medical terminology for the paramedic.

Prerequisite(s): Application and acceptance into Paramedic Academy; and EMS 60, Minimum grade C, or an EMT card equivalent

Lecture Hours: 54.0; Lab Hours: 27.0

Transfer: Not transferable

This course covers roles and responsibilities of the EMT-P. It also includes the Emergency Medical Services System, EMS communication and leadership as it relates to the EMT-P.

Prerequisite(s): Application and acceptance into the Paramedic Academy, and EMS 60, Minimum grade C, or current CA EMT license or NREMT Basic Certification

Lecture Hours: 54.0; Lab Hours: 27.0

Transfer: Not transferable

This course covers the cardiovascular system and includes anatomy and physiology of the heart, and application and interpretation of EKGs.

Prerequisite(s): (Application and acceptance into the Paramedic Academy and successful completion of EMS 80 and 81.) and (EMS 81, Minimum grade C)

Lecture Hours: 63.0; Lab Hours: 54.0

Transfer: Not transferable

This course will cover the general principles of Pharmacology including calculations and administration of various medications.

Prerequisite(s): (Application and acceptance into the Paramedic Academy and successful completion of EMS 80) and (EMS 81)

Lecture Hours: 54.0; Lab Hours: 27.0

Transfer: Not transferable

This course covers the theoretical and scientific background of emergency medical care in the prehospital setting to include patient assessment, trauma and medical emergencies, and skills practice in the lab.

Prerequisite(s): (Application and acceptance to the Paramedic Academy, and Successful completion of EMS 80) and (EMS 81) and (EMS 82) and (EMS 83)

Lecture Hours: 144.0; Lab Hours: 108.0

Transfer: Not transferable

This course will provide the student with advanced 12 Lead ECG interpretation techniques. This will further advance the training for Emergency Medical Services professionals. Basic 12 Lead ECG prior is recommended.

Lecture Hours: 9.0

Transfer: Not transferable

This course is the first part of the student's internship as part of the Paramedic Program. This includes 176 hours at an acute care facility performing Inland Counties Emergency Medical Agency Skills.

Prerequisite(s): Application and acceptance into the Paramedic Academy, and Successful completion of EMS 84

Lab Hours: 216.0

Transfer: Not transferable

This course is the field internship portion of the Paramedic Program. Students will spend 600 hours in the field with a transport service performing Emergency Medical Technician skills.

Prerequisite(s): Application and acceptance into the Paramedic Academy and successful completion of EMS 85

Lab Hours: 621.0

Transfer: Not transferable

This course provides the initial didactic and lab component of the Critical Care Paramedic (CCP) Program. Students will complete 108 hours of structured lectures and 16 hours of organized lab practice. Covered material includes all topics outlined by California EMSA Title 22 for Critical Care Paramedic programs. Successful completion of this course, along with EMS 087B, will result in a completion certificate required for Critical Care Paramedic accreditation by the State of California. This course will also incorporate equity-minded instruction, active-learning strategies, and personalized learning approaches to engage diverse learners, promote inclusive clinical decision-making, and support mastery of advanced critical care concepts in dynamic transport environments. Prerequisite: 3 years as a licensed paramedic. This will be reviewed during the application period prior to the enrollment to the course.

Lecture Hours: 108.0; Lab Hours: 16.0

Transfer: Not transferable

This course provides the hands-on clinical component of the Critical Care Paramedic (CCP) Program. Students will complete 132 hours of supervised clinical experience in acute care facilities, where they will perform California Title 22 CCP skills. This practicum is designed to reinforce advanced critical care concepts and procedures in a real-world healthcare setting. Successful completion of this course, along with EMS 087A, will result in a completion certificate required for Critical Care Paramedic accreditation by the State of California.

Lab Hours: 132.0

Transfer: Not transferable