Emergency Medical Services

• Description: 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.
• Prerequisite:
• Corequisite:
• Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in EMR 50, HLTH 5 or 55.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 4 hours lecture per week, 4 hours lab per week. 96 hours total per quarter.
• Foothill GE Area:
• Transferability: CSU
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

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• Description: 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 prehospital 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 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.
• Prerequisite: EMS 50.
• Corequisite:
• Advisory: Advisory: EMS 52 and 53 may not be taken concurrently; not open to students with credit in EMT 50 or 304.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 4 hours lecture per week, 4 hours lab per week. 96 hours total per quarter.
• Foothill GE Area:
• Transferability: CSU
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

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• Description: Second of two courses required to be eligible to take the California State written exam for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician. 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, providing compassionate, impartial patient centered care. 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 across the lifespan to a wide range of socioeconomic groups, at a basic life support level with a fire department or other specialized service.
• Prerequisite: EMS 52.
• Corequisite:
• Advisory: Advisory: EMS 53 is part two of two courses required to be eligible to take the California State written exam for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician; EMS 52 and 53 may not be taken concurrently; not open to students with credit in EMT 51 or 305.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 4 hours lecture per week, 6 hours lab per week. 120 hours total per quarter. Includes 2 hours clinical laboratory.
• Foothill GE Area:
• Transferability: CSU
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

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• Description: 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.
• Prerequisite: Prerequisites: EMS 61A and 61B.
• Corequisite:
• Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in EMTP 62A or 100C.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 9 hours lecture per week. 108 hours total per quarter.
• Foothill GE Area:
• Transferability: CSU
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

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• Description: Paramedic skills presented: proper hand washing; personal protective equipment; patient assessment focusing on unbiased patient care; intravenous access; intraosseous infusion; bleeding control and shock management; pleural decompression; cricothyrotomy; pharmacology principles and applications; medication administration; airway management: endotracheal intubation, endotracheal intubation with spinal immobilization, oropharyngeal airway, nasopharyngeal airway, suctioning, dual lumen airways; pediatric advanced life support ambulance 911 call simulations and case studies; prehospital trauma life support ambulance 911 call simulations and case studies; synchronized cardioversion; transcutaneous pacing; defibrillation; end tidal carbon dioxide monitoring; capnography; 12 lead ECG interpretation. Emphasis on special population, pediatric, and trauma management and operations. Intended for students in the Paramedic Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
• Prerequisite: Prerequisites: EMS 61A and 61B.
• Corequisite:
• Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in EMTP 62B.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 2 hours lecture per week, 6.5 hours lab per week. 102 hours total per quarter.
• Foothill GE Area:
• Transferability: CSU
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

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• Description: 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.
• Prerequisite: Current CPR card; current EMT license.
• Corequisite:
• Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in EMTP 200.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 6 hours lecture per quarter, 36 hours lab per quarter. This is a 1 week course.
• Foothill GE Area:
• Transferability: None
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

Department Note:

• Description: 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.
• Prerequisite:
• Corequisite:
• Advisory:
• Repeatability: Unlimited Repeatability.
• Hours: 4 hours lecture per week, 4 hours lab per week. 96 hours total per quarter.
• Foothill GE Area:
• Transferability: None
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

Department Note:

• Description: 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 prehospital 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 prehospital emergency service.
• Prerequisite: EMS 50 or 400.
• Corequisite:
• Advisory: Advisory: EMS 401 and 402 may not be taken concurrently.
• Repeatability: Unlimited Repeatability.
• Hours: 4 hours lecture per week, 4 hours lab per week. 96 hours total per quarter.
• Foothill GE Area:
• Transferability: None
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

Department Note:

• Description: 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.
• Prerequisite: EMS 401.
• Corequisite:
• Advisory: 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 402 may not be taken concurrently.
• Repeatability: Unlimited Repeatability.
• Hours: 4 hours lecture per week, 6 hours lab per week. 120 hours total per quarter. Includes 2 hours clinical laboratory.
• Foothill GE Area:
• Transferability: None
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

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• Description: The first in a three-course 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation series, this course introduces emergency care providers to the foundational principles of 12-lead ECG interpretation. Students will explore the history and fundamentals of electrocardiography, gain proficiency in recognizing supraventricular and wide complex arrhythmias, and learn to identify atrioventricular (AV) blocks. Through interactive lectures and practical exercises, students will develop essential ECG analysis skills crucial for clinical decision-making in emergency settings.
• Prerequisite:
• Corequisite:
• Advisory: Advisory: EMT or higher level health care provider.
• Repeatability: Unlimited Repeatability.
• Hours: 0.5 hours lecture per week. 6 hours total per quarter.
• Foothill GE Area:
• Transferability: None
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

Department Note:

• Description: The second in a three-course 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation series. Building on the principles introduced in EMS 412, this course focuses on recognizing and interpreting ECG changes associated with acute coronary syndromes (ACS) and conduction system abnormalities. Students will develop the skills to differentiate ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) from non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndromes (NSTE-ACS) and identify bundle branch and fascicular blocks. Additional leads and STEMI equivalents will also be explored to enhance accuracy in patient assessment and management.
• Prerequisite:
• Corequisite:
• Advisory: Advisory: EMT or higher level health care provider.
• Repeatability: Unlimited Repeatability.
• Hours: 0.5 hours lecture per week. 6 hours total per quarter.
• Foothill GE Area:
• Transferability: None
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

Department Note:

• Description: The third and final course in a three-course 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation series, this course covers topics essential for comprehensive ECG analysis in emergency and critical care settings. Students will refine their ability to differentiate STEMI mimics from true infarctions, analyze metabolic and toxicologic influences on ECG patterns, evaluate pacemaker rhythms, and integrate their knowledge through case-based learning. Successful completion of this course results in a certificate of completion, validating expertise in 12-lead ECG interpretation.
• Prerequisite:
• Corequisite:
• Advisory: Advisory: EMT or higher level health care provider.
• Repeatability: Unlimited Repeatability.
• Hours: 0.5 hours lecture per week. 6 hours total per quarter.
• Foothill GE Area:
• Transferability: None
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

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