Unless otherwise indicated, a grade of C or higher is required for all prerequisite
courses.
Course Description
This course provides instruction in basic life support/pre-hospital care using the
National
Registry curriculum.
Units: 11
Degree Credit
Pass/No Pass Only
Lecture hours/semester: 160-180
Lab hours/semester: 48-54
Homework hours/semester: 320-360
Prerequisites: Must be at least 18 years old prior to the end of the course., Current certification
in Basic Life Support (BLS) for the healthcare provider/professional rescuer through
the American Heart Association. Admission into the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
course.
Corequisites: Vaccinations for healthcare workers per California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section
5199 Aerosol Transmissible Diseases; Appendix E. Plus, additional vaccinations as
listed on the Vaccination Recommendations for Healthcare Workers list, which can be
found at http://collegeofsanmateo.edu/emt.