Dates:  June 5 - July 28

Days: Monday & Tuesday 9:00 - 11:30

Wednesdays 9:00 - 1:00

Course #: LEC 12023  LAB 12024

Room: RCC 210

College credit: 3 Units

Format: Hybrid / In-person at FLC Rancho Cordova Center

Instructor: James Andersen

This course is an introduction to the principles and practices of prehospital Emergency Medical Services (EMS). It is intended to prepare the student for state and national certification as an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR). The EMR responds to a variety of patients experiencing medical and trauma related emergencies and assists other EMS personnel during initial first response culminating in transport of the sick and injured. The course conforms to the 2007 National EMS Scope of Practice Model and 2009 EMS National Education Standards. Field trips and off-campus lab assignments may be required.