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Program A basic course in pre-hospital emergency care of ill or injured persons which is approved by Solano County Emergency Medical Services. Course content includes: patient assessment, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, airway care, shock, bleeding control methods, spinal injuries, fracture care, childbirth, environmental emergencies, and safe removal from vehicle procedures. Successful completion of the course entitles you to become certified and qualified for employment. Opportunities EMT I is a pre-employment requirement for ambulance personnel and prerequisite for enrollment in many paramedic training programs. EMT I qualification is commonly required by: ski teams, search and rescue teams, fire department personnel, and volunteer pre-hospital rescue organizations. Students also have found EMT I training useful in the following employment fields: firefighter, peace officer, lifeguard, nursing assistant, and in preparation for entry into health care occupations. To achieve the: EMT I Course Completion Record (CCR), the student is required to maintain 75% minimum achievement in each the written and skills grades throughout the course. The student actively practices in skills lab sessions, participates as a team member in patient care scenarios, and attends pre-scheduled time in a hospital emergency department and on ambulance calls. The student must be at least 18 years of age. Course Content: Basic Anatomy & Physiology Certification Process Skills Content: Relief of Obstructed Airway |
