Emergency Medical Services
Class Schedule
2024 Summer Schedule
11 classes scheduled
EMS 50
EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE
5 units
- Description: Provides the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to work as an emergency medical responder (EMR) to help sustain life, reduce pain and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until more advanced medical help takes over. The course meets or exceeds the 2009 Emergency Medical Services Educational Standards for Emergency Medical Response and meets Guidelines 2020 for First Aid and 2020 Consensus on Science for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in EMR 50, HLTH 5 or 55.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week, 4 hours lab per week. 96 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:English
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section: EMS -050.-01
Course Number (CRN): 10708
Dates: 7/1/2024 - 9/20/2024
Open
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Room
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5 of 5 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: n/a
EMS 52
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN: BASIC PART A
5 units
- Description: Intended to instruct a student to the level of Emergency Medical Technician-1 (EMT-1) who serves as a vital link in the chain of the health care team. It is recognized that the majority of prehospital emergency medical care will be provided by the EMT-1. Students will participate in hands-on application of skills necessary to work as a competent EMT. Students will also perform patient assessment scenarios focused on medical and trauma complaints and treatments of various diseases and injuries, to build competence and prepare them to sit for the state certification exam. Includes all knowledge and skills necessary for the individual to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with a fire department or other specialized service.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: EMS 52 and 53 may not be taken concurrently; not open to students with credit in EMT 50 or 304.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week, 4 hours lab per week. 96 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:English
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section: EMS -052.-01
Course Number (CRN): 10710
Dates: 7/1/2024 - 9/20/2024
Open
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Room
Day & Time
Instructor
2 of 2 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: This section is designed for participants in the STEAM Program and is directed toward current educator-leaders. Synchronous live attendance in the program is required.
EMS 53
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN: BASIC PART B
6 units
- Description: Second of two courses required to be eligible to take the California State written and practical exam for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-1 (EMT-1). Intended to instruct a student to the level of Emergency Medical Technician-Basic who serves as a vital link in the chain of the health care team. Students will participate in hands-on application of skills necessary to work as a competent EMT. Students will also perform patient assessment scenarios focused on medical and trauma complaints and treatments of various diseases and injuries, to build competence and prepare them to sit for the state certification exam. Includes all knowledge and skills necessary for the individual to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with a fire department or other specialized service.
- Prerequisite: EMS 52.
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: EMS 53 is part two of two courses required to be eligible to take the California State written and practical exam for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-1; EMS 52 and 53 may not be taken concurrently; not open to students with credit in EMT 51 or 305.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week, 6 hours lab per week. Includes 2 hours clinical laboratory. 120 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:English
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section: EMS -053.-01
Course Number (CRN): 10712
Dates: 7/1/2024 - 9/20/2024
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
2 of 2 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): $0-$50$0-$50 indicates course/section uses materials that may be free of charge or may cost less than $50.Check Bookstore
Footnote: n/a
Section: EMS -053.-04
Course Number (CRN): 10713
Dates: 7/1/2024 - 9/20/2024
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0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: Students need to complete an independent study contract. This contract needs to be signed and submitted to the division dean by the Friday of the second week of classes. If you are interested in setting up an independent study, please meet individually with the faculty member with whom you'd like to work to decide on the project(s) you might complete. Please set up this meeting no later than the first week of each quarter. For more information please contact the C S Department Chair
Section: EMS -053.-05
Course Number (CRN): 10714
Dates: 7/1/2024 - 9/20/2024
Waitlist
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0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: This section is designed for participants in the MERIT Program and is directed toward current educator-leaders. Synchronous live attendance in the program is required.
EMS 63A
PARAMEDIC HOSPITAL SPECIALTY ROTATIONS
2 units
- Description: Application of skills that demonstrate principles and concepts of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, clinical symptoms and diagnosis as they pertain to pre-hospital emergency medical care of the sick and injured. The student will rotate through specialty areas of the hospital departments: pediatrics, pediatric intensive care unit, labor and delivery, surgery (airway management), respiratory therapy, other selected hospital areas, assisted living, skilled nursing facilities, and facilities for the mentally and physically challenged. Intended for students in the Paramedic Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
- Prerequisite: Prerequisites: EMS 60A and 60B.
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in EMTP 63A or 102.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 6 hours lab per week. This is a clinical laboratory course. 72 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:English
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section: EMS -063A-01
Course Number (CRN): 10716
Dates: 7/1/2024 - 9/20/2024
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
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0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: Laboratory/Studio/Activity
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: n/a
EMS 63B
PARAMEDIC HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT ROTATIONS
4.5 units
- Description: Application of skills that demonstrate principles and concepts of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, clinical symptoms and diagnosis as they pertain to pre-hospital emergency medical care of the sick and injured. The student will rotate through specialty areas of the hospital departments: pediatrics, pediatric intensive care unit, labor and delivery, surgery (airway management), respiratory therapy, and other selected hospital areas. Intended for students in the Paramedic Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
- Prerequisite: Prerequisites: EMS 60A and 60B.
- Corequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in EMS 63A.
- Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in EMTP 63B or 102.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 14 hours lab per week. This is a clinical laboratory course. 168 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:English
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section: EMS -063B-01
Course Number (CRN): 10171
Dates: 7/1/2024 - 9/20/2024
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: Hours may vary due to clinical assignments. Students are required to complete 168 hours per quarter. For additional information please contact the EMS program healthcareerprograms@fhda.edu
EMS 203
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN: BASIC CONTINUING EDUCATION
2.5 units
- Description: This course meets the education requirements as specified by the California Emergency Medical Services Authority, the Emergency Medical Authority of Santa Clara County and the National Registry of EMT (NREMT) of 40 hours. Intended for both pre-employed personnel and those persons currently employed by a fire department or ambulance service within the County of Santa Clara. Review and update the knowledge and skills required for basic certification. Students maintaining their National Registry of Emergency Technicians (NREMT) certification will meet the NREMT transition requirements with this course.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Students must possess either a current EMT certificate or a certification which has been expired for no more than 24 months (must complete before the end of that month); students who have not fulfilled NREMT requirements within one year of EMT course completion may enroll; students must also possess current certification in American Red Cross CPR-BLS for the Professional Rescuer or American Heart Association CPR for the Healthcare Provider; students may repeat this course without petition when necessary to meet a legally mandated training requirement as a condition of volunteer or paid employment.
- Repeatability: Unlimited Repeatability.
- Hours: 2 hours lecture per week, 1.5 hours lab per week. 42 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:English
- Transferability: None
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section: EMS -203.-01
Course Number (CRN): 10717
Dates: 8/15/2024 - 9/20/2024
LATE START
Open
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0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: This class has 27 clinic hours per week. For more details please contact class instructor at chanpatti@fhdsa.edu.
EMS 400
EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE NONCREDIT
0 units
- Description: Provides the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to work as an emergency medical responder (EMR) to help sustain life, reduce pain and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until more advanced medical help takes over. The course meets or exceeds the 2009 Emergency Medical Services Educational Standards for Emergency Medical Response and meets Guidelines 2020 for First Aid and 2020 Consensus on Science for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Unlimited Repeatability.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week, 4 hours lab per week. 96 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:English
- Transferability: None
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section: EMS -400.-01
Course Number (CRN): 10709
Dates: 7/1/2024 - 9/20/2024
NON-CREDIT
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
5 of 5 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): $0-$50$0-$50 indicates course/section uses materials that may be free of charge or may cost less than $50.Check Bookstore
Footnote: This section is designed for participants in the STEAM Program and is directed toward current educator-leaders. Synchronous live attendance in the program is required.
EMS 401
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN: BASIC PART A NONCREDIT
0 units
- Description: Intended to instruct a student to the level of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) who serves as a vital link in the chain of the health care team. It is recognized that the majority of pre-hospital emergency medical care will be provided by the EMT. Students will participate in hands-on application of skills necessary to work as a competent EMT. Students will also perform patient assessment scenarios focused on medical and trauma complaints and treatments of various diseases and injuries, to build competence and prepare them to sit for the national certification exam. Includes all knowledge and skills training necessary for the individual to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with a fire department or other pre-hospital emergency service.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: EMS 401 and 402 may not be taken concurrently.
- Repeatability: Unlimited Repeatability.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week, 4 hours lab per week. 96 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:English
- Transferability: None
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section: EMS -401.-01
Course Number (CRN): 10711
Dates: 7/1/2024 - 9/20/2024
NON-CREDIT
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
5 of 5 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: This section is designed for participants in the STEAM Program and is directed toward current educator-leaders. Synchronous live attendance in the program is required.
EMS 402
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN: BASIC PART B NONCREDIT
0 units
- Description: Second of two courses required to be eligible to take the national psychomotor and cognitive certification examinations for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Intended to instruct a student to the level of Emergency Medical Technician who serves as a vital link in the chain of the health care team. Students will participate in hands-on application of skills necessary to work as a competent EMT. Students will also perform patient assessment scenarios focused on medical and trauma complaints and treatments of various diseases and injuries, to build competence and prepare them to sit for the certification exam. Includes all knowledge and skills training necessary for the individual to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with a fire department or other pre-hospital emergency service.
- Prerequisite: EMS 401.
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: EMS 402 is part two of two courses required to be eligible to take the national written and practical exam for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician; EMS 401 and 402 may not be taken concurrently.
- Repeatability: Unlimited Repeatability.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week, 6 hours lab per week. Includes 2 hours clinical laboratory. 120 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:English
- Transferability: None
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section: EMS -402.-01
Course Number (CRN): 10715
Dates: 7/1/2024 - 9/20/2024
NON-CREDIT
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
5 of 5 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): $0-$50$0-$50 indicates course/section uses materials that may be free of charge or may cost less than $50.Check Bookstore
Footnote: This hybrid class has regularly scheduled on-campus class meetings and required asynchronous online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. https://foothill.edu/onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html