Overview
In this nine week course, students will receive basic life
support training skills needed to become a certified EMT. The
classroom structure is divided into lecture and lab time where
students get a hands-on learning experience to practice rescue
scenario skills.
Students will have a primary lead instructor on lecture days.
During lab time, students will break into groups with several
skills instructors who will provide basic life support training
on the particular lessons learned that day. Students will learn
from practicing EMTs and Paramedics who work in the field
everyday.
Students must be at least 18 years of age to register for the EMT
course. There are no prerequisites for this course; however,
passing CPR during the EMT course is required.
COVID-19 Update: The California State University
system now requires that all faculty, staff and students who
access campus facilities at any location will need to certify
that they have received an approved COVID-19 vaccine or have been
granted an appropriate medical or religious exemption before
accessing campus. This requirement applies to all
students registered for an EMT course.
Please note: This is an accelerated course that requires
ample study time outside of class. Please refer to the
sample class schedule to get an idea of the workload each
week.
EMT Sample Schedule
The EMT course is approved as a provider by the Sacramento County
Emergency Medical Services Agency.
Benefits
Through this course participants will receive the following:
- CPR certification through the American Heart Association
- ICS-100 Certification
- Haz-mat certification
- At least 24 hours of ride along time on an ambulance
observing a professional EMT
- Quality instruction from trained professionals in the EMS
field
- Opportunity to network with those who are interested or
already working in the EMS field
- Preparation on how to take the National Registry Written Exam
Audience
This program is ideal for:
- People interested in joining the EMS industry
- Those seeking the freedom to work outside of an office or
cubicle
- Individuals who enjoy highly stressful, yet highly rewarding
work
- People who like a varied schedule
- Those who want to save lives
- Students who are considering nursing or medical school
Career Possibilities
EMT-Basic is an entry-level position in the EMS industry.
Completing the EMT-Basic course is the first stepping stone into
the medical field, offering the basic skills that all clinicians
need. An EMT can find employment opportunities in the following
areas:
- Fire departments
- Private ambulance companies
- Law enforcement
- Hospitals
- Life guards
- Park rangers
Licensure/Certification
Completing the EMT Course does not guarantee that students will
obtain National Registry Certification (NREMT) or a State EMT
license. The NREMT/State requirements are set by agencies that
are not controlled by or affiliated with the CSU and requirements
can change at any time. For example, NREMT requirements can
include evidence of the right to work in the United States (e.g.,
social security number), or successfully passing a criminal
background check. Students are responsible for determining
whether they can meet NREMT/State certification requirements.
The CSU will not refund course fees, or any associated costs to
students who determine subsequent to enrollment that they cannot
meet certification/license requirements.
