EMT Paramedics

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EMTP 115 PARAMEDIC PREPARATION 1.5 Units Pass/No Pass Only. [Recommended Preparation: EMT 113 and EMT 113L or equivalent; RDG 56 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Prepares the basic emergency medical technician (EMT) to begin paramedic training. Emphasizes review of EMT knowledge, human anatomy and physiology, math calculation, and electrocardiograph (ECG) interpretation. Provides the basic EMT with intensive scenario-based training. Designed to improve student success in paramedic school. [D; CSU]
EMTP 115Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
79085 EMTP 115 301 09:30AM-11:20AM T 4409 Egleston,Clinton 8 8*
    11:30AM-03:45PM T 4409      
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - DAY Begins: 6/3/2013 Ends: 7/25/2013 *Open seats as of Thursday, May 23, 2013 7:57 AM
EMTP 225 HOSPITAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCE FOR PARAME DICS 2 Units Pass/No Pass only. [Prerequisite: EMTP 201 and EMTP 201L or equivalent. Limitation on Enrollment: Student must complete criminal background check and drug screen prior to clinical experience.] Provides instruction to enhance student's knowledge of emergency care in a clinical setting; opportunity to assist and observe in emergency rooms, as well as other areas of the facility under direct supervision of hospital staff. Takes place in varied shift assignments. [D]
EMTP 225Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
79086 EMTP 225 E1 TBA-TBA TBA TBA Egleston,Clinton 9 0*
EXTENSION SITE - DAY Begins: 5/28/2013 Ends: 7/25/2013 Eleven hours 25 minutes to be scheduled per week. *Open seats as of Thursday, May 23, 2013 7:57 AM
EMTP 231 FIELD TRAINING FOR PARAMEDICS II 1 Unit Pass/No Pass only. [Prerequisite: EMTP 225 or equivalent.] Receives assignment to a preceptor in an ambulance. Assists with prehospital care in emergencies of all types which includes completion of 480 clock hours to satisfy field internship requirements (California) for paramedics and registered nurses seeking paramedic licensure. [D; CSU]
EMTP 231Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
79087 EMTP 231 E1 TBA-TBA TBA TBA Egleston,Clinton 8 12*
EXTENSION SITE - DAY Begins: 6/3/2013 Ends: 7/25/2013 Six hours 20 minutes to be scheduled per week. *Open seats as of Thursday, May 23, 2013 7:57 AM
EMTP 250 PARAMEDIC NREMT REFRESHER 2 Units [Limitation on Enrollment: Previous EMT or paramedic course completion or certification.] Provides all continuing education hours required for biannual paramedic recertification. Follows California EMS Authority (CAEMSA) requirements for content directly or indirectly related to ALS patient care. Follows National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (NREMTP) requirements for content in patient assessment, pharmacology, airway management, cardiology, medical and behavioral emergencies, trauma, obstetrics and pediatrics and EMS Operations. Students will receive certifications in Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) and Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP). [D; CSU]
EMTP 250Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
79089 EMTP 250 301 09:30AM-12:20PM W 4409 Egleston,Clinton 8 29*
    12:30PM-04:45PM W 4409 Price,Devin    
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - DAY Begins: 6/3/2013 Ends: 7/25/2013 *Open seats as of Thursday, May 23, 2013 7:57 AM
Total Courses: 4 Total Sections: 4