Foothill College
EMS 402
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN: BASIC PART B NONCREDIT · 0 units
Where this page’s information comes from
- Foothill catalogcourse record · 2026-2027
- FHDA class listingsFall 2026 sections
- Cherrypickercourse matching and pathway links — our analysis
About this course
Second of two courses required to be eligible to take the national psychomotor and cognitive certification examinations for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Intended to instruct a student to the level of Emergency Medical Technician who serves as a vital link in the chain of the health care team. 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 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 pre-hospital emergency service.
Sections this term
Fall 2026 · updated Sep 3, 4:30 PM UTCEMS 402EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN: BASIC PART B NONCREDITOpen1 section · 2 seats reported · 1 instructor
- CRN 20865 · 01Open · 2
Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.
Prerequisites
EMS 401EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN: BASIC PART A NONCREDITCatalog wording: “EMS 401.”
Advisory: “Advisory: EMS 402 is part two of two courses required to be eligible to take the national written and practical exam for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician; EMS 401 and 402 may not be taken concurrently.”
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