The 3.5 unit Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) course is an entry level course designed for firefighters and other emergency workers who will respond to medical emergencies ahead of ambulance transportation. It focuses on stabilization of ill or injured patients prior to arrival or more advanced life support. This course meets the basic requirements for most volunteer fire agencies as well as some paid fire departments.
Successful completion of this course meets the prerequisite for our Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-Basic) program, as well as one our prerequisites for our Fire Academy program.
The 8.5 unit Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training program at Modesto Junior College is a one-semester program that prepares students for certification as an EMT in the state of California. EMT training is a valuable augmentation to any medical background where emergencies are likely to be encountered. EMT training is required as a minimum level of training to work on any ambulance as well as most fire departments, and is a prerequisite to paramedic training. The courses are offered during the Fall and Spring semesters and include lecture and clinical expereinces.
*Completion of course is required with a grade C or better.
EMS 390- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 1: This one-semester, 8-unit course is a comprehensive course that includes classroom instruction & laboratory experience. Students are trained to provide basic life support emergency care as a medical service responder, as mandated by the California Emergency Medical Services authority.
EMS 389- Emergency Medical Technician 1- Clinical: This one-semester, 0.5-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 prepares 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 & 389, students are eligible to receive an Emergency Medical Technician Certificate of Achievement and are qualified to attempt the National Registry testing process.
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.
