The EME department offers our EME 105, 106/106L, and 175/175L classes during the Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters. Each course will have a fast track option available as well. Please make sure that you have applied to become a student and register for your courses on your given registration date, as the classes do tend to fill quickly. If you’d like to view detailed schedule information for the current semester, including dates and times of classes, please search “class schedule” from the main Palomar College home page.
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| Pre-Requisite | Course Descriptions | Certifications Earned | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EME 105 - EMT Prep 3 units | None | Includes the study and application of emergency medical skills and procedures, including basic anatomy and physiology, terminology, and prevention of disease transmission. CPR certification from the American Heart Association. | CPR and Certificate of Completion |
| EME 106 - EMT Basic (Lecture) 6 units | Current CPR card for Health Care Providers, EME 105, and must be age 18 by the first day of class | The study of EMT theory and knowledge required for identification and treatment of pre-hospital emergencies. The course prepares the student for National Registry, California, and San Diego County EMT certification. | Skills testing is verified and student is listed on the National Registry website which allows him/her to test to become certified EMT. Will also earn Bleeding Control Certificate and Course Completion Certificate as proof of EMT training. |
| EME 106L - EMT Basic (Lab) 1.5 units | Current CPR card for Health Care Providers, EME 105, and must be age 18 by the first day of class | Application of skills required for treatment of pre-hospital emergencies. This course prepares the student for National Registry, California and San Diego County EMT certification. Student is required to complete 24 hours supervised ambulance observations. | same as above |
| EME 175 Paramedic Prep (Lecture) 2 units | Current EMT with a minimum of 3 months full time pre-hospital experience | An overview of paramedic-level assessment skills combined with appropriate paramedic-level anatomy, physiology, and treatment relevant to the disease processes studied. | Student earns 24 hours of continuing education credits as an EMT. |
| EME 175L - Paramedic Prep (Lab) 1 unit | Current EMT with a minimum of 3 months full time pre-hospital experience | Performance of EMT skills combined with appropriate paramedic-level anatomy, physiology and treatment relevant to the disease processes studied | same as above |
| Paramedic Academy - 10-month program | Admission into Paramedic program | This program consists of EME: 206, 206L, 207, 207L, 208, 208L, 209, 209L, 210, 211, 212, 215, 220 | The Paramedic Program prepares the student in all elements of prehospital advanced life support. Upon successful completion of the program, the student is eligible to take the State of California EMT-P certification exam, which is the National Registry Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Exam. |
| Paramedic Refresher Course 4 units | Only open to students who have been accepted into the Paramedic Program as a challenge or who were unsuccessful in EME 208/208L, EME 209/209L, EME 210 or EME 215 and require remediation. Student who were unsuccessful must interview and be accepted into EME 220. | Provides students who were unsuccessful in 207/207L, EME 210 and/or EME 215 or individuals who are challenging the paramedic program an opportunity to refresh, strengthen, and maintain their clinical abilities and knowledge base. | same as above |
We also offer the following classes:
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- Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC)
- Paramedic Program:
- ACLS
- PEPP
- PHTLS
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)
- Paramedic Accreditation workshops
- RN to Paramedic Challenge (subject to field availability)
- EMT Refresher Course
- EMT Protocol Update Course (as needed)