FIRE 717 Emergency Medical Technician Preparation
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Fire Technology (FIRE) Courses
- FIRE 714 Wildland Fire Control
- FIRE 715 Principles of Emergency Services
- FIRE 717 Emergency Medical Technician Preparation
- FIRE 720 Fire Prevention
- FIRE 721 Fire Academy Preparation
- FIRE 722 Firefighter Academy
- FIRE 725 Fire Apparatus and Equipment
- FIRE 730 Fire Behavior and Combustion
- FIRE 740 Building Construction for Fire Protection
- FIRE 745 Fire Protection Systems
- FIRE 748 Firefighter Safety & Survival
- FIRE 770 Fire Service Career Prep
- FIRE 787 Emergency Medical Technician: Basic - Refresher
- FIRE 797 Emergency Medical Technician: Basic
- FIRE 810 Firefighter Cadet I
- FIRE 811 Firefighter Cadet II
- FIRE 812 Firefighter Cadet III
Minimum Grade for Prerequisites
Unless otherwise indicated, a grade of C or higher is required for all prerequisite courses.
Course Description
This course will provide instruction for individuals who are preparing for Emergency Medical Technician training. Topics will include an introduction to Emergency Medical Systems, the roles and responsibilities of an EMT, and expanded instruction on anatomy/physiology. This will create a foundation of knowledge for the EMT Basic course.
Units: 3
Degree Credit
Pass/No Pass Only
- Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
- Homework hours/semester: 96-108
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or Eligibility for ENGL 105, Possession of a current Basic
Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association (AHA).
