CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY
- Emergency Medical Technician
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
EMT (1)s (also called EMT-1 or Basic EMT) are the backbone
of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system throughout
the nation, helping to reduce injury severity and death at the
scene of an accident or sudden illness and during transportation
to a medical facility.
Program Description
CRC's Emergency Medical Technology 100 course is designed to provide the student with the skills and knowledge to apply for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (1) and is approved by the Sacramento County Health Department, Division of Emergency Medical Services, the certifying agency for Sacramento County. This certification is mandatory for all personnel who wish to pursue a career working on an ambulance. EMT (1) certification is also a pre-employment requirement for many fire departments. Together with varying levels of actual on-the-job experience, it is often required for admission to Paramedic training programs throughout the state.
CRC's EMT students will gain actual experience by spending eight hours off-campus in operating ambulance units and an additional eight hours in a hospital emergency department.
Career Opportunities
| EMT(1); Emergency Room Technician; Fire Service | |
| (With additional training): | |
| Firefighter | Rescue Worker |
| Paramedic | Emergency Medical Dispatcher |
Highlights
- Hands-on experience provided in administering proper emergency medical care
- Preparation for the EMT (1) state certification test
- Recertification for EMT (1) state certification
- First step in pursuing paramedic license
- Hospital emergency room observation time and opportunities to "ride along" in ambulances
NOTE TO TRANSFER STUDENTS:
If you are interested in transferring to a four-year college or university to pursue a bachelor's degree in this major, it is critical that you meet with a CRC counselor to select and plan the courses for your major. Schools vary widely in terms of the required preparation. The courses that CRC requires for an associate's degree in this major may be different from the requirements needed for the bachelor's degree.
For information about the student learning outcomes for this program, see www.crc.losrios.edu/pslo