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New Common Course Numbering (CCN) System Implemented for Fall 2025

Phase I of a state-mandated initiative — aimed at simplifying student transfer and ensuring uniformity in course numbers across California Community Colleges — is underway for Fall 2025. This impacts six Foothill courses plus their honors course version. View the six courses listed here.

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When viewing a course in the schedule of classes, you will see a letter at the end of the class course section number IF that class is NOT being taught FULLY in person on campus. View section letter code definitions.

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Emergency Medical Services (EMT/EMR/Paramedic)

EMS 401

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN: BASIC PART A NONCREDIT

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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 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