Emergency Medical Services (EMT/EMR/Paramedic) (EMS)
EMS 50 • EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE
| Units: | 5 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 4 lecture, 4 laboratory per week (96 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | Not open to students with credit in EMR 50, HLTH 5 or 55. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Provides the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to work as an emergency medical responder (EMR) to help sustain life, reduce pain and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until more advanced medical help takes over. The course meets or exceeds the 2009 Emergency Medical Services Educational Standards for Emergency Medical Response and meets Guidelines 2020 for First Aid and 2020 Consensus on Science for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care.
EMS 52 • EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN: BASIC PART A
| Units: | 5 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 4 lecture, 4 laboratory per week (96 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | EMS 52 and EMS 53 may not be taken concurrently; not open to students with credit in EMT 50 or 304. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Intended to instruct a student to the level of Emergency Medical Technician-1 (EMT-1) who serves as a vital link in the chain of the health care team. It is recognized that the majority of prehospital emergency medical care will be provided by the EMT-1. Students will participate in hands-on application of skills necessary to work as a competent EMT. Students will also perform patient assessment scenarios focused on medical and trauma complaints and treatments of various diseases and injuries, to build competence and prepare them to sit for the state certification exam. Includes all knowledge and skills necessary for the individual to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with a fire department or other specialized service.
EMS 53 • EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN: BASIC PART B
| Units: | 6 |
|---|---|
| Hours: |
4 lecture, 6 laboratory per week (120 total per quarter) Includes 2 hours clinical laboratory. |
| Prerequisite: | EMS 52. |
| Advisory: | EMS 53 is part two of two courses required to be eligible to take the California State written and practical exam for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-1; EMS 52 and EMS 53 may not be taken concurrently; not open to students with credit in EMT 51 or 305. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Second of two courses required to be eligible to take the California State written and practical exam for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-1 (EMT-1). Intended to instruct a student to the level of Emergency Medical Technician-Basic who serves as a vital link in the chain of the health care team. Students will participate in hands-on application of skills necessary to work as a competent EMT. Students will also perform patient assessment scenarios focused on medical and trauma complaints and treatments of various diseases and injuries, to build competence and prepare them to sit for the state certification exam. Includes all knowledge and skills necessary for the individual to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with a fire department or other specialized service.
EMS 60A • PARAMEDIC COGNITIVE & AFFECTIVE IA
| Units: | 9 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 9 lecture per week (108 total per quarter) |
| Prerequisite: | BIOL 40A or equivalent (with laboratory). |
| Corequisite: | EMS 60B. |
| Advisory: | Not open to students with credit in EMTP 60A or 100A. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade Only |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
First of a three course lecture series in which paramedic students will learn the EMS system, anatomy and physiology of the human body, life span of the patient, cellular function and disease, medical terminology, and pharmacology related to patient care. Intended for students in the Paramedic Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
EMS 60B • PARAMEDIC COGNITIVE, PSYCHOMOTOR & AFFECTIVE IB
| Units: | 3 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 1 lecture, 6.5 laboratory per week (90 total per quarter) |
| Corequisite: | EMS 60A. |
| Advisory: | Not open to students with credit in EMTP 60B. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade Only |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Paramedic skills presented: proper hand washing; personal protective equipment; patient assessment; intravenous access; intraosseous infusion; pharmacology; medication administration; airway management: endotracheal intubation, oropharyngeal airway, nasopharyngeal airway, suctioning, dual lumen airways; advanced cardiac life support ambulance 911 call simulations and case studies; synchronized cardioversion; transcutaneous pacing; defibrillation; cardiovascular/chest pain emergency 911 call simulations; end tidal carbon dioxide monitoring; capnography; 12 lead ECG interpretation. Intended for students in the Paramedic Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
EMS 61A • PARAMEDIC COGNITIVE & AFFECTIVE IIA
| Units: | 9 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 9 lecture per week (108 total per quarter) |
| Prerequisite: | EMS 60A and EMS 60B. |
| Corequisite: | EMS 61B. |
| Advisory: | Not open to students with credit in EMTP 61A or 100B. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade Only |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Continuation of EMS 60A. Airway anatomy and management, EKG, 12 leads and implement treatments for various respiratory emergencies. Neurological disorders, cardiovascular emergencies, musculoskeletal injuries and treatment, GI/GU anatomy and disorders. Intended for students in the Paramedic Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
EMS 61B • PARAMEDIC COGNITIVE, AFFECTIVE & PSYCHOMOTOR IIB
| Units: | 3 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 1 lecture, 6.5 laboratory per week (90 total per quarter) |
| Prerequisite: | EMS 60A and EMS 60B. |
| Corequisite: | EMS 61A. |
| Advisory: | Not open to students with credit in EMTP 61B or 100B. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade Only |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Paramedic: anatomy and physiology; patient assessment; respiratory ambulance 911 call simulations and case studies; nebulizer/BVM set-up; pleural decompression; digital intubation; foreign body airway obstruction; neurological ambulance 911 call simulations and case studies; 12 lead ECG interpretation; diabetic ambulance 911 call simulations and case studies; blood glucose analysis; medication administration; pharmacology; pediatric advanced life support ambulance 911 call simulations and case studies; non-traumatic abdominal ambulance 911 call simulations and case studies; bleeding control and shock management; pressure infusers; intubation with spinal immobilization; intravenous access; overdose and poisoning ambulance 911 call simulations and case studies. Intended for students in the Paramedic Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
EMS 62A • PARAMEDIC COGNITIVE & AFFECTIVE IIIA
| Units: | 9 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 9 lecture per week (108 total per quarter) |
| Prerequisite: | EMS 61A and EMS 61B. |
| Advisory: | Not open to students with credit in EMTP 62A or 100C. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade Only |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Continuation of EMS 61A. Discusses various toxicological emergencies, psychiatric emergencies, OB, pediatric anatomy and emergencies, command and control, triage, and the geriatric patient. Intended for students in the Paramedic Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
EMS 62B • PARAMEDIC COGNITIVE, AFFECTIVE & PSYCHOMOTOR IIIB
| Units: | 3 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 1 lecture, 6.5 laboratory per week (90 total per quarter) |
| Prerequisite: | EMS 61A and EMS 61B. |
| Advisory: | Not open to students with credit in EMTP 62B. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade Only |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Paramedic skills presented: proper hand washing; personal protective equipment; patient assessment; intravenous access; intraosseous infusion; pharmacology; medication administration; airway management: endotracheal intubation, oropharyngeal airway, nasopharyngeal airway, suctioning, dual lumen airways; advanced cardiac life support ambulance 911 call simulations and case studies; synchronized cardioversion; transcutaneous pacing; defibrillation; cardiovascular/chest pain emergency 911 call simulations; end tidal carbon dioxide monitoring; capnography; 12 lead ECG interpretation. Emphasis on trauma management and operations. Intended for students in the Paramedic Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
EMS 63A • PARAMEDIC HOSPITAL SPECIALTY ROTATIONS
| Units: | 2 |
|---|---|
| Hours: |
6 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter) This is a clinical laboratory course. |
| Prerequisite: | EMS 60A and EMS 60B. |
| Advisory: | Not open to students with credit in EMTP 63A or 102. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade Only |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Application of skills that demonstrate principles and concepts of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, clinical symptoms and diagnosis as they pertain to pre-hospital emergency medical care of the sick and injured. The student will rotate through specialty areas of the hospital departments: pediatrics, pediatric intensive care unit, labor and delivery, surgery (airway management), respiratory therapy, other selected hospital areas, assisted living, skilled nursing facilities, and facilities for the mentally and physically challenged. Intended for students in the Paramedic Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
EMS 63B • PARAMEDIC HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT ROTATIONS
| Units: | 4.5 |
|---|---|
| Hours: |
14 laboratory per week (168 total per quarter) This is a clinical laboratory course. |
| Prerequisite: | EMS 60A and EMS 60B. |
| Corequisite: | Completion of or concurrent enrollment in EMS 63A. |
| Advisory: | Not open to students with credit in EMTP 63B or 102. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade Only |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Application of skills that demonstrate principles and concepts of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, clinical symptoms and diagnosis as they pertain to pre-hospital emergency medical care of the sick and injured. The student will rotate through specialty areas of the hospital departments: pediatrics, pediatric intensive care unit, labor and delivery, surgery (airway management), respiratory therapy, and other selected hospital areas. Intended for students in the Paramedic Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
EMS 64A • PARAMEDIC AMBULANCE FIELD INTERNSHIP I
| Units: | 13 |
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| Hours: |
40 laboratory per week (480 total per quarter) This is a clinical laboratory course. |
| Advisory: | Not open to students with credit in EMTP 64A or 103A. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade Only |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Application of paramedic knowledge and skills in the clinical setting as an intern responding on a 911 ambulance to ill and injured patients while being instructed and evaluated by a field preceptor. The student has the task of initiating, providing, and directing entire emergency patient care while under the supervision of a preceptor. First of two ambulance field internships required for certification as an EMT-Paramedic in California. Intended for students in the Paramedic Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
EMS 64B • PARAMEDIC AMBULANCE FIELD INTERNSHIP II
| Units: | 13 |
|---|---|
| Hours: |
40 laboratory per week (480 total per quarter) This is a clinical laboratory course. |
| Advisory: | Not open to students with credit in EMTP 64B or 103B. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade Only |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Application of paramedic knowledge and skills in the clinical setting as an intern responding on a 911 ambulance to ill and injured patients while being instructed and evaluated by a field preceptor. The student has the task of initiating, providing, and directing entire emergency patient care while under the supervision of a preceptor. Second of two ambulance field internships required for certification as an EMT-Paramedic in California. Intended for students in the Paramedic Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
EMS 200 • PARAMEDIC ACADEMY
| Units: | 1.5 |
|---|---|
| Hours: |
6 lecture, 36 laboratory per quarter (42 total per quarter) This is a 1 week course. |
| Prerequisite: | Current CPR card; current EMT license. |
| Advisory: | Not open to students with credit in EMTP 200. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | None |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade Only |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Introduction to the profession of paramedicine. Emphasis on paramedic terminology, communication skills, licensure, documentation, patient assessments, and skills proficiency. Discussion of the requirements for the paramedic program. Intended for students entering or considering to enter the paramedic program. This course is designed to prepare the student with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the Paramedic Academy.
EMS 203 • EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN: BASIC CONTINUING EDUCATION
| Units: | 2.5 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 2 lecture, 1.5 laboratory per week (42 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | Students must possess either a current EMT certificate or a certification which has been expired for no more than 24 months (must complete before the end of that month); students who have not fulfilled NREMT requirements within one year of EMT course completion may enroll; students must also possess current certification in American Red Cross CPR-BLS for the Professional Rescuer or American Heart Association CPR for the Healthcare Provider; students may repeat this course without petition when necessary to meet a legally mandated training requirement as a condition of volunteer or paid employment. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Non-Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | None |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Unlimited Repeatability |
| Formerly: | EMT 203, 303 |
This course meets the education requirements as specified by the California Emergency Medical Services Authority, the Emergency Medical Authority of Santa Clara County and the National Registry of EMT (NREMT) of 40 hours. Intended for both pre-employed personnel and those persons currently employed by a fire department or ambulance service within the County of Santa Clara. Review and update the knowledge and skills required for basic certification. Students maintaining their National Registry of Emergency Technicians (NREMT) certification will meet the NREMT transition requirements with this course.
EMS 400 • EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE NONCREDIT
| Units: | 0 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 4 lecture, 4 laboratory per week (96 total per quarter) |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Non-Degree-Applicable Non-Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | None |
| Grade Type: | Non-Credit Course (Receives no Grade) |
| Repeatability: | Unlimited Repeatability |
| Formerly: | EMR 400 |
Provides the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to work as an emergency medical responder (EMR) to help sustain life, reduce pain and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until more advanced medical help takes over. The course meets or exceeds the 2009 Emergency Medical Services Educational Standards for Emergency Medical Response and meets Guidelines 2020 for First Aid and 2020 Consensus on Science for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care.
EMS 401 • EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN: BASIC PART A NONCREDIT
| Units: | 0 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 4 lecture, 4 laboratory per week (96 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | EMS 401 and EMS 402 may not be taken concurrently. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Non-Degree-Applicable Non-Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | None |
| Grade Type: | Non-Credit Course (Receives no Grade) |
| Repeatability: | Unlimited Repeatability |
| Formerly: | EMT 401 |
Intended to instruct a student to the level of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) who serves as a vital link in the chain of the health care team. It is recognized that the majority of pre-hospital emergency medical care will be provided by the EMT. Students will participate in hands-on application of skills necessary to work as a competent EMT. Students will also perform patient assessment scenarios focused on medical and trauma complaints and treatments of various diseases and injuries, to build competence and prepare them to sit for the national certification exam. Includes all knowledge and skills training necessary for the individual to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with a fire department or other pre-hospital emergency service.
EMS 402 • EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN: BASIC PART B NONCREDIT
| Units: | 0 |
|---|---|
| Hours: |
4 lecture, 6 laboratory per week (120 total per quarter) Includes 2 hours clinical laboratory. |
| Prerequisite: | EMS 401. |
| Advisory: | EMS 402 is part two of two courses required to be eligible to take the national written and practical exam for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician; EMS 401 and EMS 402 may not be taken concurrently. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Non-Degree-Applicable Non-Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | None |
| Grade Type: | Non-Credit Course (Receives no Grade) |
| Repeatability: | Unlimited Repeatability |
| Formerly: | EMT 402 |
Second of two courses required to be eligible to take the national psychomotor and cognitive certification examinations for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Intended to instruct a student to the level of Emergency Medical Technician who serves as a vital link in the chain of the health care team. Students will participate in hands-on application of skills necessary to work as a competent EMT. Students will also perform patient assessment scenarios focused on medical and trauma complaints and treatments of various diseases and injuries, to build competence and prepare them to sit for the certification exam. Includes all knowledge and skills training necessary for the individual to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with a fire department or other pre-hospital emergency service.