EMT Courses

For information regarding this course, please contact Abraham Baca, who coordinates the program:

Telephone (818) 240-1000 Ext. 3090
Cimmarusti Science Rm 265
abaca@glendale.edu

EMT 140 class which combines theory and clinical experiences to enable students to seek entry level work in that field. This course prepares students for entry-level employment as a first responder, administering emergency care to sick and injured persons.

Students completing the course are most frequently interested in becoming a firefighter, paramedic, or law enforcement officer. Others utilize the program as a foundation for pursuing careers in other areas of healthcare such as nursing, physician assistant, and medicine. Upon successful course completion, students receive a certificate that permits them to apply for the State of California Certification Exam.

The course integrates lecture and skills practice with equipment used in the field. Role-playing scenarios are used to provide practice using the equipment and applying classroom content. Students spend 16 - 20 hours in a health care facility observing and participating in the care of patients. One to two shifts of ambulance ride-a-long experience are also scheduled during the semester for each student.

NOTE: Los Angeles County may deny certification based on prior history or conviction of a crime, acts of dishonesty, fraud, or deceit.

DEPT	NUMBER	COURSE TITLE	UNITS	COURSE DESCRIPTION
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY	138	EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDER	2.0 Units	NON-DEGREE APPLICABLE | EMT 138 introduces foundational concepts related to the emergency medical care of sick and injured persons. This course is designed for students interested in pursuing emergency medical services (EMS) or other healthcare occupations. Students learn the framework of EMS, as well as the unique challenges of ethical dilemmas and stress management in the emergency setting. Lecture 2 hours. Prerequisite: None.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY	139	INTRODUCTION TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES	3.0 Units	EMT 139 expands on teachings of EMT 138 about foundational concepts related to the emergency medical care of sick and injured persons. This course is designed for students interested in pursuing emergency medical services or other healthcare occupations as a career. Students learn the framework of EMS, as well as the unique challenges of ethical dilemmas and stress management in the emergency setting. Successful completion of the class includes certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for healthcare providers from the American Heart Association (AHA). Note: EMT 139 may not be taken concurrently with EMT 140. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended preparation: BIOL 115 or equivalent. Course Typically Offered: Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY	140	EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (EMT)	8.5 Units	EMT 140 is designed to prepare students for certification and employment as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in the state of California. Course material proceeds from introductory theory and practice of emergency medical care through increasingly complex concepts and management of immediate life-threatening situations and emergencies. Critical thinking and decision-making skills are stressed throughout the course. Coursework also includes a Clinical/ride-along component. Upon successful completion of EMT 139 and EMT 140, a course completion certificate is awarded to students who successfully complete the didactic portion of the class with 75% or better and pass the certifying skills exam. Successful completion of the EMT courses provides eligibility to sit for the National Registry EMT exam and apply for certification in the state of California. Note: Student must be eighteen years of age prior to the last day of class. In addition to the scheduled hours, twenty-four hours of ride along must be completed in order to be eligible to pass the class. A material/lab fee may be required for this course. Lecture 6.5 hours/Laboratory 6.0 hours. Prerequisite: EMT 139. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY	141	EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN REFRESHER	1.5 Units	NON-DEGREE APPLICABLE | EMT 141 provides established and new educational concepts for the licensed EMT. This course is designed for students interested in re-certifying their state EMT card., and provides the required 24 hours of continuing education required to re-certify as an EMT. Note: Student must have a valid EMT certificate prior to entering. Note: This course is Pass/No Pass only. Lecture 1.5 hours. Prerequisite: None.