Paramedic Program Sequence

Paramedic Program Prerequisites

Course	Title	Units
EMS 61 or EMS 30	Emergency Medical Responder	3 units
EMS 81 or EMS 20	Emergency Medical Technician	6.5 units
BIO 50	Anatomy and Physiology	4 units
EMS 62	Medical Terminology	3 units

To enroll in the Paramedic Course Sequence, students must meet all pre-requisites. Students may petition pre-requisites (use form below) if they have taken equivalent coursework at another institution. Petitions should be submitted with supporting documentation including transcripts to the Dean of Academic Services.

To enroll in the Paramedic Course Sequence, students must also be currently certified as an EMT with the State of California (EMT registration with NREMT does not substitute for certification as an EMT with the State of California); and possess a current AHA BCLS CPR for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent. Students who have not completed EMS 81 or 20, but are currently certified as an EMT, may petition the EMS 61/30 and EMS 81/20 prerequisites. Petitions (use form below) should be submitted with supporting documentation including copies of current certifications to the Dean of Academic Services.

• Request to Challenge a Course Prerequisite Form

Students must also meet all immunization requirements; be 18 years of age of older; and be able to successfully pass a criminal history background investigation and drug screening administered by Verified Credentials.

Paramedic Course Sequence

Fall 2016

Course	Title	Units
EMS 10	Paramedic Theory 1	6 units
EMS 12	Paramedic Lab 1	4 units

Spring 2017

Course	Title	Units
EMS 11	Paramedic Theory 2	6 units
EMS 13	Paramedic Lab 2	4 units

Summer 2017

Course	Title	Units
EMS 14	Paramedic Clinical Practicum	6 units

Fall 2017

Course	Title	Units
EMS 15	Paramedic Field Internship	10 to 13 units