The objective of this certificate is to train students to perform basic life support in the pre-hospital setting. Successful completion of the certificate identifies the student has met the educational requirements as an Emergency Medical Technician. The certificate prepares students to take the National Registry examinations necessary for state certification.

Career Opportunities

A student receiving a certificate in this field will be able to work with a Fire agency or ambulance company to:

  • Evaluate, treat and transport the ill and injured
  • Effectively use adjunctive airway breathing aids
  • Demonstrate competency in assessing and treating patients with medical or trauma emergencies at a basic level at an EMT level.
  • Participate in a culturally diverse environment 

Prerequisites

  • Reading 078X2 or reading competency as demonstrated by successful completion of ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or eligibility for READ 100 as determined through the Crafton Hills College Assessment process.
  • Must be 18 years old at time of registration.

Course Overview

  • 16 week course - class meets one day per week from 9am - 6pm
  • 200 hours

Lead Instructor: Gary Reese (Wednesday class)
Office: OE1-115
Telephone: 909-389-3255

Instructor:  Dr. Jim Holbrook (Monday class)
Office: OE1-125
Telephone: 909-389-3251

Instructor: Karl Nicholson (Friday class)
Office: OE1-116

Department Secretary: Andrea Moreno
Office: OE1-123
Telephone: 909-389-3252

Please see the College Catalog for information and requirements.

Course Listing / Semester Course Offerings

Faculty


Resources

ICEMA - Inland Counties Emergency Management Agency 
NREMT  National Registry

California License Exam Passage Rates

As of January 2013, the National Registry currently does not provide this information to the public.

Gainful Employment Disclosure Information

2011-2012 On-time Completion Rates and Estimated Cost of Program (pdf)
2010-2011 On-time Completion Rates and Estimated Cost of Program (pdf)
2009-2010 On-time Completion Rates and Estimated Cost of Program (pdf)