Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

• Individuals who want to become Emergency Medical Technicians or paramedics
• Individuals who are considering careers in law enforcement or public health
• Individuals who are considering careers as lab technicians, dental assistants, medical assistants, and surgical technologists
• Emergency medical services personnel
• Military personnel
• Emergency managers
• Public health practitioners

• Earn an 80% average in the class
• Score at least 80% on the final examination
• Meet attendance requirements
• Successfully pass all skills examinations
• Complete 12 hours of hospital clinical experience and 12 hours of ambulance ride-along experience with at least 10 documented patient contacts

Students who receive a CSULB EMT Course Completion Record are eligible to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) exam. Once students successfully pass the NREMT exam, they become eligible for California State Emergency Medical Services EMT certification. 

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• A valid certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers offered through The American Heart Association (AHA) is required prior to the first day of class.
• This course also has a minimum required age of 18 years old.

Topics Include:

• EMS systems research
• Workforce safety documentation
• EMS systems communication
• Therapeutic communication
• Medical legal and ethics

Topics Include:

• Anatomical planes
• Directional terms
• Movement terms
• Anatomical positions
• Standard anatomical terms
• Body systems
• Fundamental elements and issues

Topics Include:

• Anatomical terms
• Medical terms
• Standard medical abbreviations and acronyms

Topics Include:

• Composition of ambient air
• Patency of the airway
• Respiratory compromise
• Alteration in regulation of respiration due to medical or trauma conditions
• Ventilation/perfusion (V/Q) ratio and mismatch
• Perfusion and shock
• Microcirculation
• Blood pressure
• Alterations of cell metabolism

Topics Include:

• Newborn
• Infant
• Toddler
• Preschool
• Teen
• Adult

Topics Include:

• Local public health
• Role of EMS personnel

Topics Include:

• Principles of pharmacology
• Medication administration
• Emergency medications administration
• Intravenous medication
• Medications for Los Angeles County EMT scope of practice

Topics Include:

• Airway management
• Respiration
• Artificial ventilation
• Supportive oxygen therapy
• Ventilating advanced airway adjuncts
• Suctioning

Topics Include:

• Scene size-up
• Primary assessment
• History taking
• Secondary assessment
• Detailed focused exam
• Reassessment (on-going assessment)
• Monitoring devices

Topics Include:

• Medical Overview
• Neurology
• Abdominal and gastrointestinal disorders
• Infectious (communicable) diseases
• Immunology
• Oncology
• Endocrine disorders
• Psychiatric
• Cardiovascular
• Toxicology
• Respiratory
• Hematology
• Genitourinary/renal
• Gynecology
• Non-traumatic musculoskeletal disorders
• Disorders of the eyes, ears, nose, and throat

Topics Include:

• Trauma overview
• Bleeding
• Chest trauma
• Abdominal and genitourinary trauma
• Orthopedic trauma
• Soft tissue trauma
• Head, facial, neck, and spine trauma
• Nervous system trauma
• Special considerations in trauma
• Environmental emergencies
• Multi-system trauma
• Inhaled injuries

Topics Include:

• Obstetrics
• Childbirth
• Neonatal care
• Birth defects
• Pediatrics
• Geriatrics

There will be an exam review during the last two class sessions.

Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and paramedics care for the sick or injured in emergency medical settings. People’s lives often depend on their quick reaction and competent care. EMTs and paramedics respond to emergency calls, perform medical services, and transport patients to medical facilities.

Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and paramedics work both indoors and outdoors, in all types of weather. Their work is physically strenuous and can be stressful, sometimes involving life-or-death situations and patients who are suffering.

All EMTs and paramedics must complete a formal training program. All states require EMTs and paramedics to be licensed; requirements vary by state. The first step in becoming an EMT is to enroll in an approved EMT training program.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the median annual wage for EMTs and paramedics was $36,650 in May 2020.

Employment of EMTs and paramedics is expected to grow by 11 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, about 20,700 openings for EMTs and paramedics are projected each year, on average, over that decade.

The single most important goal of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) is to offer assurance that EMS personnel providing treatment to patients—at their highest moment of need—are competent. The NREMT accomplishes this goal with a staff that includes highly qualified EMS experts who understand what is involved in treating patients in the out-of-hospital setting. They are responsible for implementing a process that involves meeting specific requirements. This is necessary due to the sensitive nature of the EMS profession and the level of trust placed on EMS personnel.

EMT program graduates from CSULB have a 90% first-time pass rate when taking the NREMT exam.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 261,300 people were employed as EMT's in 2020.

Most EMTs and paramedics work full-time and receive benefits. About one-third worked more than full-time in 2010. Because EMTs and paramedics must be available to work in emergencies, they may work overnight and on weekends. Some EMTs and paramedics are volunteers and have varied work schedules.

Currently, no CSULB academic credit is awarded for enrolling in the CSULB EMT program.

• Individuals who want to become Emergency Medical Technicians or paramedics
• Individuals who are considering careers in law enforcement or public health
• Individuals who are considering careers as lab technicians, dental assistants, medical assistants, and surgical technologists
• Emergency medical services personnel
• Military personnel
• Emergency managers
• Public health practitioners

CSULB EMT faculty work as practitioners in hospital settings. EMT skills instructors work as practicing Emergency Medical Technicians.

There is no enrollment deadline but you should enroll as soon as you know you want to join the program. Class size is limited, so enroll early. If the program fills up, you can ask to be placed on a waiting list or enroll in a subsequent semester.

Classes are small and students receive individualized attention. Currently, we are enrolling only about 20 students in the program each semester. Small classes help faculty adapt to the needs and interests of students more easily, making students more interested in learning. If a student has difficulty with a particular concept, they are much less likely to fall through the cracks. In addition, smaller classes promote better faculty/student relations, which encourage students to seek help when they need it.

Yes. You will need to complete 12 hours of hospital clinical experience plus 12 hours of ambulance ride-along experience during the course, with a total of 10 documented patient contacts. Before you will be permitted to participate in these hospital and ambulance clinical activities, you will need to meet the following requirements.

1. Students are required to have a current completion card for an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Healthcare Provide course or American Red Cross (ARC) Professional Rescuer course. Include a copy of both the front and back of the card.
2. Students must submit proof of the following by the 8th week of class:

1. 1. Background check – Live Scan fingerprinting
   2. Health clearance - A signed and dated form from a physician within six months before the start of class specifying that you can participate in the clinical portion of the EMT program without physical limitation. Print and use the form called Physical Clearance Form provided in Section #8 of this booklet.
   3. Hepatitis B Vaccine, titer or declination
   4. Influenza vaccine or declination
   5. Current measles/mumps/rubella (MMR) immunization or titer
   6. Tuberculosis (TB) screening – annual
   7. Current combined  Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis vaccine – Td/Tdap
   8. Current varicella (chicken pox or VZV) immunization
   9. Proof of health insurance (copy of front and back of card)
   10. Completion of HIPAA privacy and security rules module (this is a homework assignment)

You can meet most of these requirements on campus through University Student Health Services (medical requirements) and the Police Station (fingerprinting requirement).

Yes. See above. For proof of medical/physical requirements, students may use their own physician or they may use the services of the University Student Health Services (SHS). As of fall 2012, non-credit students pay $15 per visit plus the cost of services, such as immunization shots. If using Student Health Services, you must bring a government issued photo ID or College ID to all appointments. More information is available on the SHS website.

Yes. Students need to provide evidence of having current health insurance.

Yes. EMT students can receive discounted rates for professional liability insurance. You can search for providers on your own. However, the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) has endorsed the Healthcare Providers Service Organization (HPSO) for liability insurance (about $20) per year for EMS Basic students. More information can be found on the HPSO website.

Only the AHA Healthcare Provider CPR certification is accepted.

Position: Principal Instructor, CSULB EMT Training Program Emergency Medical Technician (Non-General Fund, Non-Benefit position)
Effective Date: September 17, 2021
Reference: Los Angeles County DHS Ref. 906 – EMT Training Program Approval
Salary: $50.00 per hour – Principal Instructor
Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Fridays, or Fridays & Saturdays
8 hours, 8:00am – 5:00pm (Break from 12:00 - 1:00pm)
*Days and hours are subject to change upon semester class dates.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of forty (40) hours of previous teaching methodology instruction in areas related to methods, materials, and evaluation of instruction
• Minimum of two (2) years of academic or clinical experience in the practice of emergency medicine or prehospital care in the last five (5) years
• Certified BLS for Healthcare Providers – American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated effectiveness and excellence for teaching/training students, or health/medical professionals
• Emergency medical experience as a healthcare provider within Los Angeles county
• Previous teaching experience as a Principal Instructor
• Previous teaching experience as a Teaching Assistant (aka Skills Instructor)
• Experience with using online platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, BeachBoard, Canvas, or other management software
• Additional certifications such as: ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, NRP, etc.
• Associate’s degree or higher

Duties:

• Teach the following subjects:
  • Emergency Medical Systems (EMS) which include ambulance operations and scenarios such as MCI, ICS, Hazmat, etc.
  • Documentation, legal, and ethical issues.
  • Anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology.
  • Assessment and treatment/transport decision-making (interventions, pharmacology, etc.).
  • Medical emergencies (respiratory, cardiac, neurological, psychological, etc.).
  • Traumatic emergencies (high-impact, low-impact, multi-trauma, penetrating vs. blunt, etc.).
  • All interventions/practices set forth by Los Angeles County DHS Ref. 802 – EMT Scope of Practice
• Manage and supervise classroom activities and provide additional information or assistances to foster an effective and successful learning environment
• Lecture on subjects described in previous section
• Demonstrate and instruct students on the application of equipment
• Evaluate student performance of practical and/or assessment skills
• Maintain student advocacy throughout the learning process
• Provide and engaged a safe learning environment
• Ensure course requirements and objectives are met
• Adhere to the CSULB’s Code of Conduct
• Utilize CSULB available online platform resources such as Zoom, Microsoft Outlook, BeachBoard, etc.

How to Apply - Required Documentation:

• Curriculum Vitae/Resume (Limit to One Page)
• Proof of Certified BLS for Healthcare Providers – American Heart Association (Required Qualification and complete before hire)
• Completed FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) 100 training certification course (Required Qualification and complete before hire)
• Completed FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) 700 training certification course (Required Qualification and complete before hire)
• NAEMSE Instructor Course Level 1 certificate (Required Qualification and complete before hire)
• Current California state certification/license as a: EMT-B, EMT-I, Paramedic, Physician, or Registered Nurse (Required Qualification and complete before hire)
• Evidence of teaching methodology/experience(s) (i.e., course evaluations, instructions)
• Proof of Associate’s degree or higher (if applicable)
• Certifications such as: ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, NRP (if applicable)

Application Deadline:

• Position open until September 15th, 2021. Review of applications to begin immediately.
• Applicants should request information or apply and submit all required documentation in one PDF file via e-mail to: Cindy Nathan, Associate Director, Professional and Workforce Development cindy.nathan@csulb.edu

CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to race or ethnicity (including color or ancestry), nationality, religion or religious creed, gender (or sex), gender identity (including transgender), gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status,  disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information, age, veteran or military status. CSULB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position: Teaching Assistant, CSULB EMT Training Program
Effective Date: September 17, 2021
Reference: Los Angeles County DHS Ref. 906 – EMT TRAINING PROGRAM APPROVAL
Pay: $30.00 per hour – Teaching Assistant (aka Skills Instructor)
Schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays, Tuesdays & Thursdays, Fridays, or Fridays & Saturdays
4 hours – 1:00pm – 5:00pm
*Days and hours are subject to change upon semester class dates.

Teaching Assistants will assist/demonstrate instruction on the following subjects:

• All interventions/practices set forth by Los Angeles County DHS Ref. 802 – EMT Scope of Practice.
• Emergency Medical Systems (EMS) which include ambulance operations and scenarios such as MCI, ICS, Hazmat, etc.
• Documentation, legal, and ethical issues.
• Anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology.
• Assessment and treatment/transport decision-making (interventions, pharmacology, etc.).
• Medical emergencies (respiratory, cardiac, neurological, psychological, etc.).
• Traumatic emergencies (high-impact, low-impact, multi-trauma, penetrating vs. blunt, etc.).

Duties:

• Candidate may/will be evaluated by other CSULB EMT staff (chosen by the EMT Program Coordinator) to demonstrate ability to present accurate and appropriate subject matter, manage student activities and behavior, display professionalism, and provide additional information or assistances required to foster an effective and successful learning environment.
• Responsibilities include but are not limited to: demonstrate/instruct students on the application of equipment and performance of practical and/or assessment skills, maintaining student advocacy throughout the learning process, making an engaged and safe learning environment, assist Principal Instructor with achieving course requirements and ensuring objectives are met.
• Supervise classroom activities in accordance with CSULB’s Code of Conduct.
• Use CSULB online platform resources such as Zoom, Microsoft Outlook, BeachBoard, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of six (6) months of academic or clinical experience in the practice of emergency medicine or prehospital care within one (1) year.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications:

• Emergency medical experience as a healthcare provider within Los Angeles county.
• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant (aka Skills Instructor) or similar position.
• Demonstrated effectiveness and excellence for teaching/training students, or health/medical professionals.
• Experience with using online platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, BeachBoard, Canvas, or other management software.
  Additional certifications such as: ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, NRP, etc.

Required Documentation:

• Updated curriculum vitae/resume. (Please limit to one page.)
• Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification. (Required Qualification and complete before hire)
• Completed FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) 100 training certification course. (Required Qualification and complete before hire)
• Completed FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) 700 training certification course. (Required Qualification and complete before hire)
• Current California state certification/license as a: EMT-B, EMT-I, Paramedic, Physician, or Registered Nurse. (Required Qualification and complete before hire)

Application Deadline:

• Position open until September 15th, 2021. Review of applications to begin immediately.
• Application, required documentation, and/or requests for information should be addressed to: Cindy Nathan, Associate Director, Professional & Workforce Development, cindy.nathan@csulb.edu

CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to race or ethnicity (including color or ancestry), nationality, religion or religious creed, gender (or sex), gender identity (including transgender), gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status,  disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information, age, veteran or military status. CSULB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.