Emergency Medical Services - Certificate of Achievement

Provides training in the foundation skills and knowledge required of the EMT-1 scope of practice. The EMT-1 certification is the minimum requirement for ambulance attendants and most entry level firefighter positions. EMT-1 certification is also required for entry into paramedic training. This training program is accredited by the Alameda County Emergency Medical Services Agency. This course enrollment also requires: Evidence of immunizations for the following: measles, mumps, and rubella; Hepatitis B; Flu; COVID; Varicella and a current (within one year of course completion) negative TB test.  Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR card. May not receive credit if Health 81 or EMS2/2W has been completed.  Prerequisite: EMS1 (completed with an 80% or better) Highly recommended: EMS8 (EMS PE course)

We are expecting 30 - 60 students to achieve their certificate, however, with COVID changing, we're hoping for a higher student EMS population.

To prepare competent Emergency Medical Technicians in cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills) and professional behavior learning domains.

To be a responsible part of the community that they serve.

Employ principles of communication theory to facilitate and maintain effective verbal, written and nonverbal interaction.

This course enrollment requires: Evidence of immunizations for the following: measles, mumps, and rubella; Hepatitis B; Flu; COVID; Varicella and a current (within one year of course completion) negative TB test.  Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR card. May not receive credit for EMS3 if Health 81 or EMS2/2W has been completed successfully.  Prerequisite: EMS1 (completed with an 80% or better) Highly recommended: EMS8 (EMS PE course)

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
EMS1	Emergency Medical Responder	3	S1
BIOS15	Anatomy & Physiology	4	S1
EMS3	Emergency Medical Technician Academy	9	S2
EMS8	Health & Fitness for Emergency Medical Services	3	S2

This is not a new program. We are looking to add a certificate to the current program.

Las Positas Community College, EMS, Vicki Shipman, no response from email. Peralta Community College, EMS, Marie Amboy, thanked for the email. Ohlone Community College, EMS, Andrew LaManque, thanked for the email.