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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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Emergency Medical Services (EMT/EMR/Paramedic)

EMS 402

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN: BASIC PART B NONCREDIT

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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.
Foothill GE Area:English
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