Cerro Coso Offering EMT Classes This Fall

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Are you looking for an exciting and challenging career helping others? Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training at Cerro Coso Community College works with a variety of jobs including paramedics, law enforcement officers, fire fighters, air medical crew members, and many, many more to provide care and transportation of sick and injured patients. Every day people's lives depend on the quick reaction and competent care of emergency medical technicians (EMTs).

To be eligible to work in pre-hospital emergency care individuals must become certified as an Emergency Medical Technician – Basic. The EMTC C105 class provides training in the recognition, assessment, treatment, and practical techniques for pre-hospital emergency medical care of patient(s). Students are trained using the national standards and become eligible to complete national and state approved testing after completion of the course. Although it is only a one semester course the lecture, practical application, and clinical experience requires class participation and appropriate study time to be prepared to become an EMT-Basic.

Technicians are entering many fields in the job market due to the diverse abilities of the EMT. Once completed and certified as an EMT, students often continue into other health career programs including: vocational nursing, medical assisting, pharmacy technicians, and other fields from wild land firefighting to safety officer positions. Having this training is useful in everyday activities including coaching, youth group or activity advisors, scout leaders, ski patrol, and family or individual functions.

Cerro Coso is offering the following EMTC class this fall:

For a complete listing of fall classes being offered and registration information visit the Cerro Coso web site at www.cerrocoso.edu or call the Ridgecrest Counseling Office at 760-384-6219. Fall classes begin August 24, 2013.