Emergency Medical Technician
Take this first step in the pathway to your new career. EMT is a state required course for ambulance personnel, fire rescue, life rescue, lifeguards, and ski patrols. Students will learn first aid and life-saving skills for trauma and medical conditions such as shock, respiratory and cardiovascular emergencies, immobilizing injured limbs, and assisting with emergency childbirth. The ambulance ride-along is part of the course requirement.
• High school prerequisites: o Be a high school Senior o Complete the Emergency Medical/First Responder course with a Certificate of Competency o Have a C or better in Math and Science • Must be at least 18 years old prior to the course completion • Possess a current American Heart Association BLS for the Healthcare Provider card only • If an adult, provide proof of a HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA or GED (translated into English) • In order to register for the national exam, a Social Security number is required. Once you have successfully completed the course, you will be required to have a Live Scan in order to register for the National Registry certification and the Los Angeles County certification. Please review the attached Disqualifying Penal Code Section. • In order to participate in the ride-a-long, you must provide proof of a NEGATIVE MANTOUX TEST or NEGATIVE CHEST X-RAY (To be dated within 6 months of the end of the semester.)
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SoCal ROC
Address: 2300 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, CA 90501 U.S.
Phone: 310-224-4200