EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE

School of Allied Health and Public Safety

EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE (EMER)

EMER-10 PARAMEDIC I

12.5 units: 12.25 hours lecture, 13.5 hours TBA lab.
CSU Transferable Only
Two-way corequisite: EMER-11
Limitation on enrollment: EMT course, within the last collegiate calendar year, passed with a grade of B or better, and successfully pass entrance examination. OR, If NREMT certification held for greater than one (1) year- proof of field experience and successful completion of entrance examination. NREMT 1 Certification (current), and maintained throughout coursework. Minimum 18 years of age. Live scan background clearance. Health screen clearance. BLS Healthcare Provider card (current) and maintained throughout the course. Based upon State and Federal Regulations, CA Title 22.

This course introduces the student to the roles and responsibilities of the Paramedic within the EMS system, apply basic concepts of development, pathophysiology, pharmacology, patient assessment, medication administration, airway and ventilation concepts, the pulmonary, cardiac, neurological, and endocrine systems to be able to formulate a “field impression” of patient status. (09/19)

EMER-11 PARAMEDIC I LAB

1.5 units: 81 hours TBA lab.
CSU Transferable Only
Two-way corequisite: EMER-10
Limitation on enrollment: Limitation on Enrollment EMT course, within the last collegiate calendar year, passed with a grade of B or better, and successfully pass entrance examination. If NREMT certification held for greater than one (1) year- proof of field experience and successful completion of entrance examination. NREMT 1 Certification (current), and maintained throughout coursework. Minimum 18 years of age. Live scan background clearance. Health screen clearance. BLS Healthcare Provider card (current) and maintained throughout the course. Based upon State and Federal Regulations, CA Title 22.

This course is the corequisite for Paramedic I and occurs in the skills lab or simulation lab. The student will practice and master skills that will allow the student to meet clinical performance objectives. Competency testing is the focus of this course and will include physical assessment, medication administration, IV skills, and airway maintenance including intubation. (09/19)

EMER-20 ADVANCED PARAMEDIC

11.5 units: 11.5 hours lecture.
CSU Transferable Only
Advisories: ENGL-01A,.
Limitation on enrollment: Health Screening Clearance Live Scan clearance. Maintenance of current NREMT. Maintenance of current BLS Healthcare Provider card. Based upon State and Federal Regulations, CA Title 22.
Prerequisite: EMER-10, EMER-11.
Two-way corequisite: EMER-21.

This theory course is the application of theory and skills in a wide variety of sick and injured clients in the pre-hospital setting. This course covers care of medical patients, trauma patients, special populations including obstetrical, pediatric, geriatric and mental health patients. This course is part of a program of study to prepare paramedics as described in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 4 and lists the required hours and subjects to be covered as set forth by the Department of Transportation curriculum. (09/19)

EMER-21 ADVANCED PARAMEDIC LAB

1.5 units: 81 hours TBA lab.
CSU Transferable Only
Limitation on enrollment: Health Screening Clearance Live Scan clearance. Maintenance of current NREMT certification. Maintenance of current BLS Healthcare Provider card. Based upon State and Federal Regulations, CA Title 22.
Prerequisite: EMER-10, EMER-11.
Two-way corequisite: EMER-20.
Advisory: ENGL-01A,.

This course is the corequisite for Advanced Paramedic (Paramedic II) and occurs in the skills lab or simulation lab. The student will practice and master skills that will allow the student to meet the clinical performance objectives of the program. Practice and competency testing is the focus of this course and will include physical assessment, care of the medical patient, special populations’ needs, trauma management , communication with EMS base station and medical director, implementing safety precautions for hazardous materials exposure and manage the scene of an emergency. (2/13)

EMER-24 WORK EXPERIENCE IN EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE

1-8 units
CSU Transferable Only

This course enables students to earn college credit for learning or improving skills or knowledge on-the-job in Emergency Medical Services. Fifty-four (54) hours, either paid or volunteer, are required per unit of credit attempted. Students must have an established work site in emergency medical services before enrolling in the course. (2/24)

EMER-30 PARAMEDIC, ACUTE CLINICAL LAB

3 units: 9 hours lab TBA.
CSU Transferable Only
Limitation on enrollment: Health Screening Clearance. Current NREMT certification maintained throughout course. Current BLS Health Care Provider card maintained throughout course. Live Scan Clearance. Based upon State and Federal Regulations, CA Title 22.
Prerequisites: EMER-10, EMER-11, EMER-20, EMER-21.
Advisory: ENGL-01A

This course occurs in the acute care hospital setting in a precepted format. It is the hands-on application of theory and skills in a hospital setting to a wide variety of sick and injured clients. This course is part of a program of study to prepare paramedics as described in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 4 and lists the required hours and subjects to be covered as set forth by the Department of Transportation curriculum. (10/19)

EMER-31 PARAMEDIC FIELD EXPERIENCE

9 units: 27 hours lab TBA.
CSU Transferable Only
Limitation on enrollment: Health Screening Clearance. Current NREMT certification maintained throughout course. Current BLS Health Care Provider card maintained throughout course. Live Scan Clearance. Based upon State and Federal Regulations, CA Title 22.
Prerequisite: EMER-10, EMER-11, EMER-20, EMER-21.
One-way corequisite: EMER-30. Advisories: ENGL-01A.

This course is the final course in the paramedic series and occurs completely in the field under the direct supervision of a certified pre-arranged paramedic preceptor. It assists the student in developing and refining skills. A wide variety of client activities are taught, including: medical histories, physical examination, client management, triage, trauma care and supportive care of the sick or injured in a field setting. This course is part of a program of study to prepare paramedics as described in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 4 and lists the required hours and subjects to be covered as set forth by the Department of Transportation curriculum. (12/18)

EMER-50A EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN 1, MODULE A

2.5 units: 2.25 hours lecture, 13.5 hours lab TBA.
Limitation on enrollment: A CPR course based on American Red Cross Professional Rescuer or American Heart Association Healthcare Provider.
Advisory: ALLH-67

This is the first of two modules designed to teach basic emergency medical procedures and responsibilities, including stabilization of the sick and injured for transportation to medical facilities, care during transport, communication with base-hospital personnel, and transfer of the injured to the base-hospital emergency room. This course meets the requirements of Title 22, Division of California Administrative Code. Students successfully completing EMER-50A and EMER-50B are eligible to take the EMT 1 certifying exam from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. (10/14)

EMER-50B EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN 1, MODULE B

4.5 units: 3.75 hours lecture, 40.5 hours lab TBA.
Limitation on enrollment: Negative TB skin test or negative chest x-ray for TB within 1 year; A CPR course based on American Red Cross Professional Rescuer or American Heart Association Healthcare Provider.
Prerequisite: EMER-50A.
Advisories: ALLH-67

This is the second of two modules designed to teach basic emergency medical procedures and responsibilities, including stabilization of the sick and injured for transportation to medical facilities, care during transport, communication with base-hospital personnel, and transfer of the injured to the base-hospital emergency room. This course meets the requirements of Title 22, Division of California Administrative Code. Students successfully completing EMER-50A and EMER-50B are eligible to take the EMT 1 certifying exam from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. (12/18)

EMER-52 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN 1 REFRESHER

1.5 units: 1.5 hours lecture.
Limitation on enrollment: Current EMT Certification and Current CPR course based on American Red Cross Professional Rescuer or American Heart Association Healthcare Provider or Successful completion of an approved EMT 1 course and current CPR course based on American Red Cross Professional Rescuer or American Heart Association Healthcare Provider.

The course is for currently certified Emergency Medical Technician 1’s and for those that have successfully completed an approved EMT 1 course. The course is designed to provide the medical continuing education refresher component modules required for maintaining certification and for those that require remediation for taking the National Registry examination. Students may petition, through the Office of Admissions and Records, to retake the course for the purpose of re-certification as necessary. (02/19)