
Emergency Medical Services
EMR, EMT & Paramedic Programs
Emergency Medical Responder Training Is Back
Next 12-Week Class Offered Spring
Meets M/W Evenings, 5:30-9:30 p.m.
Sunnyvale Center
Gain the knowledge and skills 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.
About Our Programs
Foothill College offers classes in EMR, EMT and Paramedic throughout the year.
Emergency Medical Service is a rewarding and challenging career choice. Foothill College offers a complete program including hands-on training to prepare you for this exciting field.
After successful completion of the EMT program and certification through the NREMT, students are employable and ready to begin their career in EMS.
Individuals who complete an emergency medical training program are better prepared for additional training in the medical field including as nurses, doctors or physician assistants.
To see a complete listing of EMS courses go to the schedule of classes.
Course Descriptions
Registration is free for Noncredit EMR & EMT Courses!
For information about the benefits of non-credit EMR and EMT courses, click here.
Careers you can pursue with training in the EMS field
- Firefighter
- Ambulance Attendant
- Lifeguard
- Park Ranger
- Search & Rescue Team
- Nurse
- Ski Patrol
- Security Guard
- Law Enforcement
- Career title
Degree & Program Types
View list below for programs offered at Foothill. Then select program map for a possible schedule that fulfills program and college requirements.
For program requirements and full course listings, view degrees and certificates information.
Associate in Science Degree |
Certificate of Achievement |
Certificate of Completion (Non-Credit)
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Accreditation
Our Paramedic program is accredited by the following, but we incorporate the standards of the CoAEMSP into all our programs.
The Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
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Committee on Accreditation 8301 Lakeview Parkway |
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
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EMS Course Catalog

Questions?
We're Here to Help!
Health Sciences and Horticulture Career Support
650.949.7643
Building 5200
Nancy Cheung, MPA, Division Dean cheungnancy@fhda.edu |
Health Science & Horticulture Division |