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EMS 401

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN: BASIC PART A NONCREDIT · 0 units

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About this course

Intended to instruct a student to the level of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) who serves as a vital link in the chain of the health care team. It is recognized that the majority of prehospital emergency medical care will be provided by the EMT. Students will participate in hands-on application of skills necessary to work as a competent EMT. Students will also perform patient assessment scenarios focused on medical and trauma complaints and treatments of various diseases and injuries, to build competence and prepare them to sit for the national certification exam. Includes all knowledge and skills training necessary for the individual to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with a fire department or other prehospital emergency service.

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Fall 2026 · updated Sep 3, 4:30 PM UTC
EMS 401EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN: BASIC PART A NONCREDITOpen1 section · 1 seat reported · 1 instructor
  • CRN 20862 · 01Casolary · W 5:30 PM-9:20 PM · SV201 / M 5:30 PM-9:20 PM · SV201Open · 1

Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.

Prerequisites

  • EMS 50EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE
  • orEMS 400EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE NONCREDIT

Catalog wording: “EMS 50 or 400.”

Advisory: “Advisory: EMS 401 and 402 may not be taken concurrently.”

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