State Control Number: 38121
Program Code: EMS.EMSF.CA
Program Length: 8 months
Approved for Federal Financial Aid: No
The EMT is the beginning level for professional emergency medical response personnel. An Emergency Medical Responder curriculum is great preparation for becoming an EMT and research shows increased success with an EMT course. The EMT is the minimum preparation required to staff an ambulance and most 911 medical response vehicles. Completing both sequentially will provide optimal success. Classes in this area meet California State EMS Authority and ICEMA regulations.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| EMS 50 | Emergency Medical Responder | 2.5 |
| EMS 60 | Emergency Medical Technician | 9.5 |
| Total Units | 12 | |
Suggested Plan of Study
Career, salary, and labor market data information.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | |
| EMS 050 | Emergency Telecommunications Course | 0.0 |
| Units | 0 | |
| Spring | ||
| EMS 60 | Emergency Medical Technician * | 9.5 |
| Units | 9.5 | |
| Total Units | 9.5 | |
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18 years of age required due to Clinical/Field agreements.
Prospective EMT students are required to have, and keep active, basic life support provider status throughout the EMT program. If your card does not state “BLS Provider,” it will not be accepted. Acceptable certification institutions include the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, and the Military Training Network. Students may also enroll in EMS 041 – Basic Life Support Provider at VVC.