Emergency Medical Services

Why Study Emergency Medical Services

Foothill College offers classes in EMR, EMT and Paramedic throughout the year.

Emergency Medical Service is a rewarding and challenging career choice. Foothill College offers a complete program including hands-on training to prepare you for this exciting field.

After successful completion of the EMT program and certification through the NREMT, students are employable and ready to begin their career in EMS.

Individuals who complete an emergency medical training program are better prepared for additional training in the medical field including as nurses, doctors or physician assistants.

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Quick Look at Emergency Medical Services Courses

For complete course details, including units, hours and prerequisites, view course catalog. For when a course is offered, view class schedule.

EMS 50 Emergency Medical Response
EMS 52 Emergency Medical Technician: Basic Part A
EMS 53 Emergency Medical Technician: Basic Part B
EMS 60A Paramedic Cognitive & Affective IA
EMS 60B Paramedic Cognitive, Psychomotor & Affective IB
EMS 60C Emergency Medicine Seminar I
EMS 61A Paramedic Cognitive & Affective IIA
EMS 61B Paramedic Cognitive, Affective & Psychomotor IIB
EMS 61C Emergency Medicine Seminar II
EMS 62A Paramedic Cognitive & Affective IIIA
EMS 62B Paramedic Cognitive, Affective & Psychomotor IIIB
EMS 62C Emergency Medicine Seminar III
EMS 63A Paramedic Hospital Specialty Rotations
EMS 63B Paramedic Hospital Emergency Department Rotations
EMS 64A Paramedic Ambulance Field Internship I
EMS 64B Paramedic Ambulance Field Internship II
EMS 200 Paramedic Academy
EMS 203 Emergency Medical Technician: Refresher
EMS 400 Emergency Medical Response Noncredit
EMS 401 Emergency Medical Technician: Basic Part A Noncredit
EMS 402 Emergency Medical Technician: Basic Part B Noncredit

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