Overview
The Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-Basic) Program, provides the student with
an outline of the EMS system, introduces assessment skills, as well as provides pathophysiology
of common neurological, respiratory, and cardiac related emergencies. The EMT-1 program
prepares emergency medical technicians for the National Registry EMT Basic Exam. Upon
successful completion EMTs may perform as ambulance attendants, fire emergency responders,
or practice in private industry. It covers techniques of emergency medical care presently
considered within the responsibilities of the emergency medical technician, and emphasizes
the development of student skills in recognition of symptoms of illnesses and injuries
and proper procedures of emergency care. Successful EMT-Basic students may find employment
with fire agencies, private ambulance companies, California Department of Forestry,
ER techs, and other assorted jobs. Many successful EMT-1 students have also gone onto
paramedic school, medical school, nursing school, physician's assistant school, and
other associated allied health professions.
