This EMT-B course (EMC 410) represents the first phase of training in the Emergency Medical Technician career structure. The course covers all techniques of emergency medical care presently within the scope of practice of the EMT-B. The EMT-B course prepares the student to render basic life support at the scene of a medical emergency and during transport to a medical facility. Upon successful completion of the EMT-B course, students will be awarded an EMT-B Course Completion Certificate. This certificate will enable the student to apply for EMT-B Certification. EMT-B Certification is required for employment with an ambulance company and for entrance into the Fire Service or paramedic school.

The EMT B course provides the student with a broad foundation of knowledge in anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and emergency care procedures. An EMT prepared in this manner can respond to a medical emergency with the expediency and accuracy that is expected and required. Classroom instruction is enriched with additional instruction provided by other health care professionals including physicians, nurses, paramedics, and emergency medical technicians.

The EMT-B course provides a strong foundation for students entering other careers involving pre-hospital emergency medical care, including paramedicine, search and rescue, fire fighting, the park service, and law enforcement. The program also provides pertinent education for those considering other health fields including medicine, nursing, and physician assisting.

Registration. Complete an application if you are not already a Skyline student; regular College registration procedures.

Emergency Medical Care Courses

EMC 410 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN BASIC (7)
A total of 80 lecture hours and 96 lab hours, plus 3 hours per week by arrangement which will include a minimum of 8 hours in a local Emergency Department and 12 hours riding with a local ambulance company.

Prerequisite: Completion of EMC. 425 or a valid Healthcare Provider CPR card.

The first phase of training in the Emergency Medical Technician Career Structure. Covers all techniques of emergency medical care presently considered within the responsibilities of the Emergency Medical Technician, as well as all operational aspects of the job the EMT will be expected to perform. Meets state and national certification requirements for EMT-B.

Students are required to spend additional time outside of the scheduled class time to complete the hospital and ambulance rotations, and to take the final written and skills examination.

Course prerequisite:

1. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillation (AED) Certification will be required by lesson 5 with either a Healthcare Provider Card from the American Heart Association, or a Professional Rescuer Card from the American Red Cross.

Course requirements (not prerequisites):

1. A physical examination and a TB skin test are required. All students attending the clinical rotations in the emergency department and on an ambulance must be in good health and free from any communicable disease.

2. A student who wants to ride with the San Mateo County Emergency Ambulance provider must complete the Hepatitis B vaccination, or sign a waiver.

Class size is limited—Register early.
Please refer to the Schedule of Classes for the start date.

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EMC 415 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN-1: REFRESHER (1.5 or 2)
California EMT I certificate that is current or has not been expired for more than four years.
A three or four day course that provides EMT’s with the opportunity to renew their EMT I certificate. The three-day course provides 24 hours of Continuing Education Units. The four-day course provides the necessary written and skills testing. May be repeated for credit as necessary to meet certification requirements.

Upon successul completion of the refresher course, students will receive a course completion certificate that will enable them to apply for EMT-B recertification.

NOTE: A student must have a current cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator (CPR/AED) card to be eligible for certification. CPR and AED certification is not provided in the refresher course. This certification is not required to enroll in the course.

EMC. 425 CPR: HEALTH CARE PROVIDER (.5)
(Credit/No Credit.)
Total of eight lecture hours.
This course will qualify students for CPR certification for health care providers. Includes instruction pertinent to adult, child and infant CPR. May be repeated for credit a maximum of three times. Transfer credit: CSU.

EMC. 665 SELECTED TOPICS IN EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE (.5 or 1 or 1.5 or 2)
Eight lecture hours per .5 unit.
This course is designed to review and update specific topics fundamental to the practice of an Emergency Medical Technician or paramedic. Some of these topics may be taken for continuing education units. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.