Emergency Medical Technician
Certificate of Completion
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This short-term program is intended to prepare students to become Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) to work for an ambulance service or in related fire departments, hospitals, or other rescue services. This program is specifically for noncredit students who are seeking training in the public safety field for immediate employment. Furthermore, this program will also provide foundational skills and training for students to enter into more advanced public safety programs. Students must pass both core courses to earn the Emergency Medical Technician certificate.
Awards an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Course Completion Certificate needed to take National Registry Certifying Exam.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will be employed or seeking employment in the field for a related field.
- Students will pass the National Registry of EMT’s (NREMT) exam.
- Students will gain employment as an Emergency Medical Technician.
- Students will demonstrate job readiness skills.
- Students will progress through the public safety career ladder by enrolling in public safety programs such as Paramedics.
Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.
Required Courses
| Course Prefix | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to EMS System | ||
| Emergency Medical Technician |
Recommended Elective
| Course Prefix | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Reading and Writing for College and Career Readiness |
Vocational Studies
Continuing Education classes, also known as “Noncredit,” are financially supported by the state of California and are offered tuition-free. Noncredit classes are designed to provide students with a high-quality learning experience with the opportunity to gain new skills and embark on new career pathways. Noncredit programs at Mt. SAC include Adult Basic Education (ABE), Education for Older Adults (EOA), English as a Second Language (ESL), Short-Term Vocational (STV), Vocational Re-Entry (VRE), and IMPACT/Adults with Disabilities (AWD). Below are certificate opportunities in the STV and VRE programs.
| Fall Term | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| VOC ET90A | Introduction to EMS System | 0 |
| VOC EMT90 | Emergency Medical Technician | 0 |
| Units | 0 | |
| Total Units | 0 | |
