EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN–PARAMEDIC CERTIFICATE Crafton - Certificate of Achievement

This program map only provides one possible pathway for degree and/or certificate obtainment and is for reference only. Please schedule an appointment with a counselor to develop your individualized Student Education Plan.
It is also important to discuss your transfer options with a counselor because each university will require specific courses.
Please be advised: Online courses vary by semester. Refer to the current Class Schedule for accurate online course availability.

The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway. It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.

The courses have been intentionally placed and should be prioritized in the order in which they appear. If you are unable to take all the courses in a semester, you should prioritize enrolling in the courses in the order below.

Program Map

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Program Requirement

EMS – Paramedic Program Entrance Requirements

15.5 units

Please schedule an appointment with a counselor to discuss the Paramedic Program requirements and application process in more detail.

EMS - Paramedic Program Entrance Requirements:
(1) Current, CA EMT-Basic Certification. (2) Must meet the age, physical and licensure requirements. (3) Minimum of six months full-time experience or 1000 hours of part-time EMS experience. (4) ANAT 101 or ANAT 150 and ANAT 151 or CSU transferable equivalent. (5) High school diploma or GED. (6) Current negative TB test within six months or chest x-ray within two years. (7) Tetanus-diphtheria (T-D) booster within the last ten years. (8) Completion of Hepatitis B immunization series or titer showing immunity. (9) Completion of varicella (chickenpox) vaccination or titer showing immunity. (10) MMR titer showing immunity or proof of MMR immunization. (11) Physical examination within the last six months; must be performed by a physician or nurse practitioner and must include a statement that you “are free to participate in the Paramedic Program without restriction.”
Lecture and laboratory course emphasizing the basic structural, functional, and developmental stages of the human body. Introductory survey of the human body in one semester. Essentials of structure and function in each of the eleven body systems covered.
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PLEASE BE ADVISED: Those who possess a valid/current National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) card or California State License EMT Card are not required to complete this Crafton Hills College EMT Program.
This course presents the training of the knowledge and skills necessary for the certification as an Emergency Medical Technician using US DoT and California Code of Regulation standards.

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Instruction in disease transmission, infection control practices, including occupational exposure management and legal concerns. Designed for Emergency Medical Services, hospital and public safety personnel. Graded on a Pass or No Pass basis only.
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Knowledge and skills of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for victims of all ages including ventilation devices, automated external defibrillator, and foreign-body airway obstruction. This course meets the current American Heart Association guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency cardiovascular care at the healthcare provider level. Graded on a Pass or No Pass basis only.
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Instruction in the recognition of hazardous materials events, action responses to the events and hazard assessment techniques. Satisfies the requirements for all healthcare workers at the hazardous materials awareness level. Graded on a Pass or No Pass basis only.
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Preparation of the Emergency Medical Services student in customer service, communication skills, hiring processes and career awareness within the emergency services field.
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Introduction to out-of-hospital patient care documentation and the use of electronic health care records.
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Students will learning how to document critical patient information through the use of electronic patient care reporting during the clinical and field participation in the EMT program
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Review of pharmacology principles for the EMT which includes the role of opioid antagonists and epinephrine in the treatment of out-of-hospital patients. This course also includes the assessment of blood glucose levels.

1st Semester

23.5 units
EMS 150
Patient Assessment for Paramedics
Overview of pre-hospital patient assessment and pathophysiology for the Paramedic. Provides the foundational knowledge and skills to effectively assess and treat patients in the pre-hospital setting and make effective clinical care decisions.

Course Details:

  1. Corequisite: EMS 151
  2. Corequisite: EMS 152
  3. Corequisite: EMS 153
  4. Corequisite: EMS 154
  5. Corequisite: EMS 155
EMS 151
Introduction to EMS for Paramedics
Overview of paramedicine, the ethics of patient care management, and the laws and policies of emergency services, including the relationship between the field providers and other health care professionals, the patient-family response to emergency care, and verbal and nonverbal behaviors and communications related to the delivery of emergency medical services.

Course Details:

  1. Corequisite: EMS 150
  2. Corequisite: EMS 152
  3. Corequisite: EMS 153
  4. Corequisite: EMS 154
  5. Corequisite: EMS 155
EMS 152
Cardiology for the Paramedic
Cardiac dysrhythmias and electrophysiology for the paramedic. Review of pertinent anatomy and physiology, and recognition and treatment of myocardial injury and cardiovascular disorders.

Course Details:

  1. Corequisite: EMS 150
  2. Corequisite: EMS 151
  3. Corequisite: EMS 153
  4. Corequisite: EMS 154
  5. Corequisite: EMS 155
EMS 153
Pharmacology for the EMT-Paramedic
Basic pharmacology for the paramedic, including the administration of medications, drug therapy, drug actions and interactions, and basic physiology. This course meets the National Emergency Medical Services Educational Standards outlined in the National EMS Scope of Practice Model.

Course Details:

  1. Corequisite: EMS 150
  2. Corequisite: EMS 151
  3. Corequisite: EMS 152
  4. Corequisite: EMS 154
  5. Corequisite: EMS 155
EMS 154
Emergency Medical Services Theory for the Paramedic
Studies in the theory and practice of the diagnosis and treatment of trauma and medical emergencies; emphasis on the pathophysiology of disease processes as the basis for effective initial emergency management.

Course Details:

  1. Corequisite: EMS 150
  2. Corequisite: EMS 151
  3. Corequisite: EMS 152
  4. Corequisite: EMS 153
  5. Corequisite: EMS 155
EMS 155
Skills Development for Paramedics
Paramedic skills and the equipment used in the treatment of prehospital advanced life support. This course will enhance the student¿s knowledge of and ability to treat various traumatic and medical emergencies in the prehospital setting.

Course Details:

  1. Corequisite: EMS 150
  2. Corequisite: EMS 151
  3. Corequisite: EMS 152
  4. Corequisite: EMS 153
  5. Corequisite: EMS 154

2nd Semester

3.5 units
EMS 156
Clinical Externship for the Paramedic
Coordination of advanced paramedic training within the hospital setting. Opportunity to direct and engage in emergency intervention in traumatic and medical emergencies. This portion of the program will be in a clinical setting in San Bernardino or Riverside County. Fulfills the requirements of Title 22 of the Health and Safety Code for paramedic clinical externship.

Course Details:

  1. Prerequisite: EMS 150
  2. Prerequisite: EMS 151
  3. Prerequisite: EMS 152
  4. Prerequisite: EMS 153
  5. Prerequisite: EMS 154
  6. Prerequisite: EMS 155

3rd Semester

12 units
EMS 157
Field Externship for the Paramedic
Coordination of advanced paramedic training with a field advanced life support unit. Opportunity to direct and engage in emergency intervention in traumatic and medical emergencies. This portion of the program will be on a paramedic unit in San Bernardino or Riverside County. Fulfills the requirements of Title 22 of the Health and Safety Code for paramedic field externship.

Course Details:

  1. Prerequisite: EMS 156

Apply for Graduation!

Now that you have successfully completed the Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic program, it's time to apply for Graduation! Schedule an appointment with a counselor for Graduation Application assistance. Feel free to review the Steps to Graduation prior to your appointment and be aware of the Graduation Application Deadlines found on Step 2.

Remember: you must RSVP in March if you would like to participate in the Commencement Ceremony held in May! We look forward to celebrating with you.