EMT Basic

This  program prepares the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to take the National Registry EMT examination and enter the workforce in the State of California.

 

 

Learning Outcome(s):

  • Upon completion of the Emergency Medical Technician Program, the student will have developed the knowledge and skill necessary to demonstrate proficiency in the psychomotor skills necessary to fulfill the role of an entry level EMT.
  • Upon completion of the Emergency Medical Technician Program, the student will demonstrate competency by performing a thorough patient assessment and integrate basic pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate and execute a proper treatment plan for a patient experiencing a medical and/or traumatic emergency according to current national, state, and San Diego County protocols.

 

 

Certificate of Proficiency (CP)

To earn a Certificate of Proficiency in this program, complete program requirement courses listed below.
CourseUnitsFace-To-Face at ESCOnlinePre-Req
Program Requirements
EME 105: EMT Prep4.0Spring 2024This course is the mandatory prerequisite for EME 106/106L
EME 106: Emergency Medical Technician (Lecture)6.0Spring 2024EME 105 with a minimum grade of B; Must be age 18 by the first day of class; Current American Heart Association CPR for BLS Provider or American Red Cross for the Health Care Provider.
EME 106L: Emergency Medical Technician Skills (Laboratory)1.5EME 105 with a minimum grade of B; Must be age 18 by the first day of class; Current American Heart Association CPR for BLS Provider or American Red Cross for the Health Care Provider.
Total Units11.5

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