EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
Certificate of Specialization
Program Details
The EMT training program prepares individuals to render prehospital basic life support at the scene of an emergency, during transport of the sick and injured, or during interfacility transfer within an organized EMS system. This course meets or exceeds the requirements of CA EMT training in accordance with Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 2, Article 3 in adherence with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) National EMS Education Standards (DOT HS 811 077A, January 2009). CPR training equivalent to the current American Heart Association’s Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care at the Healthcare Provider level is a prerequisite for admission to the EMT program.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2026-2027. Maps for previous years are available on each pathway page. What is a catalog year?
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Demonstrate and apply ethical, competent, and safe patient care within the scope of practice for an EMT
- Demonstrate the knowledge/skills necessary to become nationally and state certified by passing the National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Exam