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Emergency Medical Technology

Overview

Emergency Medical Services is an allied health specialty whose practitioners respond to emergencies before a patient reaches a hospital, rendering basic and advanced medical treatment before and during transport to a medical facility. Classroom, clinical, and field internship training prepares Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) to assess and treat a variety of medical emergencies. The knowledge, skills, and experience gained through a one-semester program allow students to meet the responsibilities outlined in the Department of Transportation's Emergency Medical Services Education Standards.

The ARC Emergency Medical Technology (EMT) program prepares individuals to render pre-hospital basic life support within an organized Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system.

The ARC EMT program is approved by the Sacramento County EMS agency.

Certificates Offered

  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate

Certificate

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate

This program prepares students to function as certified Emergency Medical Technicians. Training topics include the skills necessary to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with a fire, ambulance, or other specialized service. This program is conducted in compliance with Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 2 of the California Code of Regulations and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). A "C" or better is required to obtain a course completion certificate.

Catalog Date: August 1, 2026

Certificate Requirements
Course Code Course Title Units
EMT 110 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Didactic 6
EMT 111 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Practicum 1
Total Units: 7

Enrollment Eligibility

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

  • Documentation of current American Heart Association CPR Basic Life Support certification. No other form of CPR certification is accepted. Students must be present and provide a copy of the AHA CPR certification on the first day of the course. Not open to students with current NREMT or California State certification or licensure as an EMT, EMT-Basic, Advanced EMT or paramedic.

Enrollment Process

Eligible students are selected for the program according to the following steps:

  • Verification of current American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR certification. No other form of CPR certification is accepted. Students must be present and provide a copy of the AHA CPR certification on the first day of the course. Not open to students with current NREMT or California State certification or licensure as an EMT, EMT-Basic, Advanced EMT or paramedic.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

  • evaluate the nature and seriousness of the patient's condition or extent of injuries.
  • apply emergency medical care based on assessments and findings.
  • demonstrate proper procedures in lifting, moving, and positioning a patient to minimize discomfort and prevent further injury.
  • utilize communicating, transporting, and record keeping skills.

Career Information

Emergency Medical Technicians operate in a variety of settings from public emergency services, private industry and health care facilities. EMT employment varies from community to community and is considered a growing occupation within the Allied Health professions.

Emergency Medical Technology (EMT) Courses

EMT 109 Emergency Medical Responder

  • Same As:PMED 108
  • Units:3
  • Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Enrollment Limitation:Documentation of current certification in American Heart Association Healthcare Provider or Basic Life Support level CPR must be presented on the first day of the course. Not open to students with current NREMT or California State certification or license as an EMR, EMT, Advanced EMT or paramedic.
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course is an introduction to the principles and practices of prehospital Emergency Medical Services (EMS). It is intended to prepare the student for national, state, or local certification as an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR). The EMR responds to patients suffering from medical and trauma related emergencies and assists other EMS personnel during ambulance transport. This course can be taken once for credit and is a prerequisite to EMT 110. The course conforms to the 2019 National EMS Scope of Practice Model and 2021 EMS National Education Standards. Field trips and off-campus lab assignments may be required.

EMT 110 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Didactic

  • Units:6
  • Hours:81 hours LEC; 81 hours LAB
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Enrollment Limitation:Documentation of current American Heart Association CPR Basic Life Support certification. No other form of CPR certification will be accepted. Students must be present and provide a copy of the AHA BLS CPR certification on the first day of the course. Not open to students with current NREMT or California State certification or licensure as an EMT, EMT-Basic, Advanced EMT or paramedic.
  • Advisory:AH 311 and PMED 108; MATH 32 (Pre-Algebra), or MATH 42 (Algebra Readiness - Part II)
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course provides academic preparation and psychomotor skills training to prepare the student for EMT 111, the Basic Life Support (BLS) clinical and field practicum. Successful completion of EMT 110 and EMT 111 will make the student eligible to take the National Registry of EMTs (NREMT) EMT certification exam. Topics include the BLS knowledge, application, and problem solving necessary to work as an EMT (formerly known as EMT-Basic or EMT-1) in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) field for an ambulance service, fire department, emergency department, or other specialized service. A “C” letter grade as well as successful completion of the EMT 110 Exit Exam and psychomotor skill tests are required to be eligible for EMT 111. The course conforms to the 2007 National EMS Scope of Practice Model and 2009 EMS National Education Standards and complies with Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 2 of the California State Code of Regulations. This course is approved by the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency of the Sacramento County Health Department. Off-campus lab assignments may be required.

EMT 111 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Practicum

  • Units:1
  • Hours:54 hours LAB
  • Prerequisite:EMT 110 with a grade of "C" or better
  • Enrollment Limitation:Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification or equivalent is required. Must be able to pass a qualifying background check and drug screen, show proof of current immunizations. The student must be able to purchase online resources, malpractice insurance as well as a uniform and other lab equipment. This course is not available to students with current EMT certification or who are licensed paramedics since they have already achieved the learning outcomes for this course. Due to regulatory requirements, this course must be completed less than twelve months after the beginning of EMT 110.
  • Advisory:AH 311; MATH 32 (Pre-Algebra), or MATH 42 (Algebra Readiness - Part II)
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course provides the supervised practical lab hours necessary to complete EMT education after completion of EMT 110. Successful completion of EMT 110 and EMT 111 will make the student eligible to take the National Registry of EMTs (NREMT) EMT certification exam. The student is placed in the clinical and field environments necessary to obtain the minimum required patient contacts. This course conforms to the 2007 National EMS Scope of Practice Model as well as the 2009 EMS National Education Standards and complies with Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 2 of the California State Code of Regulations. This course is approved by the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency of the Sacramento County Health Department. Field trips or off-campus lab assignments are required. This course is Pass/No Pass only.

EMT 150 Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Didactic

  • Units:3
  • Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
  • Prerequisite:HEED 310 and 323 with grades of "C" or better
  • Enrollment Limitation:Current Healthcare Provider CPR or equivalent recognition and California State EMT certification are required. The student must be able to purchase online resources as well as a uniform and other lab equipment. This course is not available to certified NREMT or California State Advanced EMTs or paramedics.
  • Advisory:AH 311, BIOL 304, and PMED 105; ENGWR 102, and ENGRD 116 with a grade of “C” or better; OR ESLR 320 and ESLW 320 with a grade of “C” or better; MATH 32 (Pre-Algebra), or MATH 42 (Algebra Readiness - Part II)
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course provides academic preparation and psychomotor skills training to prepare the student for EMT 151, the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) clinical and field Internship. Successful completion of EMT 150 and EMT 151 will make the student eligible to take the National Registry of EMTs (NREMT) Advanced EMT certification exam. Topics include the Limited Advanced Life Support (LALS) knowledge, application and problem solving skills necessary to work as an AEMT (formerly known as EMT-Intermediate or EMT-2) in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) field for an ambulance service, fire department, emergency department or other specialized service. A “C” letter grade as well as successful completion of the EMT 150 Exit Exam and psychomotor skill tests are required to be eligible for EMT 151. The course conforms to the 2007 National EMS Scope of Practice Model and 2009 EMS National Education Standards and complies with Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 3 of the California State Code of Regulations. This course is approved by the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency of the Sacramento County Health Department. Field trips or off-campus lab assignments are required.

EMT 151 Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Internship

  • Units:3.5
  • Hours:189 hours LAB
  • Prerequisite:EMT 150, HEED 310, and HEED 323 with grades of "C" or better
  • Enrollment Limitation:Current Healthcare Provider CPR or equivalent certification and California State EMT certification is required. The student must be able to pass a qualifying background check and drug screen, show proof of current immunizations. The purchase of online resources, malpractice insurance as well as a uniform and other lab equipment is also required. This course must be completed less than six months after the completion of EMT 150. This course is not available to NREMT or California State certified AEMTs or paramedics.
  • Advisory:AH 311 and BIOL 304; PMED 105 or NURSE 320
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course provides supervised clinical and field internship experience at the Limited Advanced Life Support (LALS) scope of practice. Successful completion of EMT 150 and EMT 151 makes the student eligible to take the National Registry of EMTs (NREMT) Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) certification exam. The course conforms to the 2007 National EMS Scope of Practice Model and 2009 EMS National Education Standards and complies with Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 3 of the California State Code of Regulations. This course is approved by the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency of the Sacramento County Health Department. Field trips or off-campus lab assignments are required.

EMT 298 Work Experience in Emergency Medical Technology

  • Units:0.5 - 4
  • Hours:27 - 216 hours LAB
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Enrollment Limitation:Before students can participate in the Work Experience program, Los Rios Community College District must have a signed Employer Agreement on file with the student’s employer. If the employer already has an active agreement with the district (viewable at losrios.edu/wexpemployeragreement), no further action is required. In addition, students must have a paid or unpaid internship, volunteer position, or job that aligns with their career goals and a cooperating worksite supervisor who will sign all required course documents. Dual enrollment students are not permitted to enroll in Work Experience courses. Students are advised to consult with the Emergency Medical Technology Department faculty to review specific certificate and degree work experience requirements.
  • Advisory:Eligibility for ENGL C1000/C1000H (formerly ENGWR 300/480) or ESLW 340
  • General Education:Local GE L7B
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course provides students with opportunities to reflect on their current skills, knowledge and abilities and explore how these are work assets and how these can be enhanced and/or developed to increase employability within the emergency medical technology field. It is designed for students interested in work experience and/or internships in associate degree level or certificate occupational programs. Course content includes understanding the application of education to the workforce, completion of Title 5 required forms which document the student's progress and hours spent at an approved work site, and developing workplace skills and competencies.

During the semester, the student is required to complete 27 hours of related work experience for 0.5 unit. An additional 27 hours of related work experience is required for each additional 0.5 units.

Students new to Work Experience will be required to engage weekly while returning participants may meet individually with the instructor as needed. All students are required to attend the first course meeting.

Students may take up to 16 units total across all Work Experience course offerings.This course may be taken up to four times. Students are encouraged to develop new or expanded learning objectives in consultation with their employer when the course is repeated. Only one Work Experience course may be taken per semester.

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