Emergency Medical Education Department

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):

1. 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.
2. 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 propoer treatment plan for a patient experiencing a medical and/or traumatic emergency according to current national, state, and San Diego County protocols.

What is an EMT-Basic?

An Emergency Medical Technician EMT-B is a trained individual who provides basic life support at the scene of a medical emergency to prevent further injury after the initial incident.  The EMT-B maintains necessary body functions of the victim prior to the arrival of advanced life support units and during transport to the nearest hospital.

COURSE	UNITS	FACE-TO-FACE at Fallbrook	PRE-REQ
EME 105: EMT Prep (Lecture)	3	Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Fall 2027, Spring 2028	Corequisite (Course required to be taken concurrently): EME 105 Lab
EME 105L: EMT Prep (Laboratory)	1	Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Fall 2027, Spring 2028	Corequisite (Course required to be taken concurrently): EME 105 Lecture
EME 106: Emergency Medical Technician (Lecture)	6	Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Fall 2027, Spring 2028	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 105 with a minimum grade of B;
EME 106L: Emergency Medical Technician (Laboratory)	1.5	Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Fall 2027, Spring 2028	Concurrent enrollment in EME 106
Total Units	11.5