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Emergency Medical Services
Courses
EMS 390: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 1
prepares students for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician 1 in the State of California. This one semester, 8 unit course is offered year round. EMS 390 is a comprehensive course that includes classroom instruction & laboratory experience. Students are trained to provide emergency care (basic life support level) as an emergency medical service responder (police, fire, ambulance, ranger, rescue squad or industrial emergency operations).
EMS 389: Emergency Medical Technician 1- Clinical
this one semester, .5 unit course addresses the supervisor clinical portion of the state approved Basic EMT Program. This Course is a co-requisite to the EMS 390 course which places the student in a practical environment. Students will observe and perform patient diagnostics and treatment under the direct supervision of a preceptor.
Upon successful completion of EMS 390: Emergency Medical Technician 1 & EMS 389: Emergency Medical Technician 1- Clinical, students are eligible to receive a Certificate of Achievement.
Eligibility and Preparation for EMT Program
High school graduation or equivalent with transcripts on file in the MJC Records Office.Transcripts must be on File in the MJC Records Office prior to the first day of class.
Program Prerequisites
All of the prerequisites must be valid through the end of the course and the EMT certification examination.
- EMS 350: First Responder with Healthcare Provider CPR (3.5 units)
- CPR: Healthcare Provider Level from the American Heart Association
Certificate of Achievement: Emergency Medical Technician:
To earn a Certificate of Achievement, the student must complete the following required courses with a grade of C or better. Students should apply for their certificates during the semester in which they are completing their program requirements.
- EMS 390 [NP] Emergency Medical Technician 1 (8 units)
- EMS 389 Emergency Medical Technician 1- Clinical (.5 unit)
This is a college award and not the certification under the National Registry exam.
POLICY FOR DENIAL OF CERTIFICATION:
The law provides for denial of certification for crimes or acts that may in any way be related to pre-hospital medical care i.e., sex crimes, drug crimes and crimes of violence or dishonesty. In such cases it is the applicant's responsibility to present sufficient evidence of rehabilitation to the Stanislaus County EMS Agency prior to applying for certification. The Stanislaus County EMS Agency will evaluate applicants individually. Any student considering a career as an Emergency Medical Technician, who might be denied certification, is advised to address this issue with this agency prior to taking this course.
3705 Oakdale Road
Modesto, CA 95357
(209) 552-3600
www.stanems.com
INSTRUCTORS
Wendy McClendon
EMS Faculty
(209) 548-5710
mcclendonw@mjc.edu
Louie Morua
EMS Adjunct Instructor
(209) 548-5706
morual@mjc.edu
Jessica Roberson
EMS Adjunct Instructor
(209) 548-5706
robersonj@mjc.edu
