Coastline Regional Occupational Program (ROP)

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Prepare for a career as an ambulance attendant or emergency room technician.  EMT certification increases opportunity to obtain positions as lifeguards, fire fighters, search and rescue team members or ski patrol. Twenty-four hours of ambulance ride-a-long or ER observation will be arranged.  Upon completion, students will be eligible to take the National Registry EMT-Basic certification exam.

COURSE TOPICS

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLO)

Upon successful completion, Coastline ROP students will:

• Integrate Academic and Technical Skills
• Practice Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Skills
• Communicate and Collaborate with Diverse Audiences
• Demonstrate Creativity and Innovation
• Act as Responsible, Ethical Citizens
• Develop Personal, Educational and Career Goals

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For adult students to enroll in the Emergency Medical Technician course you must show proof of a valid American Heart Association BLS card as well as have passed the assessment test at the time of registration.

• The BLS card MUST be obtained ONLY through the American Heart Association. If you use a 3rd party please ensure they represent American Heart Association and that the card received will be issued by the American Heart Association. We recommend scheduling your BLS training through:
  

  • CPR Sister of O.C.
    Terri Wheeler, ACLS, PALS, BLS, CPR-First Aid
    (949) 278-4574
  • American Heart Association CPR & First Aid
    (949) 856-3555
• High school students must have successfully completed Emergency Medical Responder with a grade of B or better is required. Graduating Seniors see the Career Specialist on your campus.