Emergency Medical Services

Effective: Fall 2025
Certificate of Achievement Program Map
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This program map from the 2024-2025 catalog year represents one possible pathway to complete this program. Your pathway may vary depending on your transfer plans and also previous college credit, including AP Test scores, concurrent enrollment courses and high school articulated courses.

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Program Description

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. 


What can I do with this major?

Jobs include EMTs on an ambulance, emergency room technicians, athletic trainers, EMTs at a skilled nursing facility, patient transporters at hospitals, lifeguards, special rescue personnel, and ski patrol officers, among others.


Learning and Career Pathway

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    = Critical Course = Prerequisite for Other Courses = Prerequisite Required = Required for Major GE = General Education

    Semester 1

    7 units

    BIOS 15
    Anatomy and Physiology

    4 units
    Structure and function of the human body is studied. Emphasis on human anatomy and physiological principles at the cellular and systemic level. Designed primarily for majors in paramedic and medical assisting programs and pre-medical students who wish to explore the realm of anatomy and physiology. May not receive credit if BIOL 50 has been completed successfully.
    Course Details:

    EMS 1
    Emergency Medical Responder

    3 units
    This course is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills to manage a variety of medical and trauma-related emergencies; including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, airway management and prevention of disease transmission. Students will learn through lecture and lab practice how their role as an Emergency Medical Responder aligns with the Emergency Medical Services community. Successful completion of the knowledge and skills tests qualifies for an Emergency Medical Responder and American Heart Association BLS CPR Certificate. This course is a pre-requisite for the EMS2/2W (Emergency Medical Technician) course. This is also a requirement for those that want to become EMT/Firefighters. May not receive credit if Health 61 has been completed successfully.
    Course Details:

    Semester 2

    12 units

    EMS 3
    Emergency Medical Technician Academy

    9 units
    Provides training in the foundational skills and knowledge required of the EMT-B scope of practice. The EMT-B certification is the minimum requirement for ambulance attendants and most entry level firefighter positions. EMT-B 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 Measles, Mumps and Rubella, Hepatitis B series, Flu, Covid, Varicella and dTap. You must also provide a negative TB test. Current BLS for healthcare provider is also required. May not receive credit if Health 81 or EMS2&2W has been completed.
    Course Details:
    1. Prerequisite: EMS 1

    EMS 8
    Health & Fitness for Emergency Medical Services

    3 units
    Health, wellness and physical fitness are examined from a global and occupational viewpoint. Designed to support those students in the emergency response disciplines. An approach to the aspects of physical training and vocational skills appropriate to emergency medical response. Aerobic, anaerobic, core and strength training at a moderate to advanced level. Injury prevention, shift work considerations and basic nutrition will also be addressed.
    Course Details:
    1. Strongly Recommended: EMS 3
    Total Units: 19 units
    This program map is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.