Program of Excellence

V. Student Preparation

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A comprehensive process to prepare students for career transition is in place. Students are given co-curricular and extra-curricular opportunities that support career goals. Students are supported and recognized by staff.

Emergency Response Pathway Students graduated the Long Beach Search & Rescue Recruit Academy

Career Awareness and Employability

Throughout the Emergency Response Pathway, students are exposed to various career paths in the Emergency Medical Services. Through guest speakers, field trips, volunteer opportunities, and internships, our students are able to experience the multifaceted world of EMS careers.

EMT student Michael Davenport on a ride along with our Work Based Learning Partners at Falck Ambulance

OCFA Arson Investgator Cpt. Shaun Miller and his Arson Dog Freedom demonstrate their capabilities for our Emergency Response students

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Video of Ryan Creager, Flight Medic with Mercy Air, sharing his experience with our EMR Classes

Student Focus

All of our students are supported by not only Academic Counselors but also have access to College and Career Counselors, as well as the Program Director and NOCROP Counselors. Students who require additional credits have the ability to participate in an academic lab that focuses giving students opportunities for academic success without having to go to summer school or continuation education.

Our students are exceptionally prepared for college and career success. Many former students request to come back and talk to the class about their post program experiences.

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Certifications & Credentials

NOCROP Certifies all EMT students in:

AHA CPR & First Aid
National Incident Management System 100 & 200
Orange County EMS Accreditation Course
Emergency Medical Technician Accredited Course Completion Certificate
NOCROP pays for every eligible EMT student's NREMT Exam voucher

All Emergency Response students are offered the opportunity for:

Seizure Awareness and First Aid Certification
Stop The Bleed Certification
National Incident Management System 100 & 200

Since 2022, we've had over 100 Emergency Response Pathway Completors, With over 70 students expecting to complete the pathway this year alone.

Each pathway completor receives a cord to wear at graduation.

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SkillsUSA

Good number of enrolled students are members of SkillsUSA – may be waived with explanation

Students participate in SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference

Student leadership participates in at least one out of school leadership event or activity that is not state conference

SkillsUSA chapter achieved at least Bronze level for Chapter of Excellence Program

• Students are affiliated with SkillsUSA at the state and national level.

o Robust membership – may be waived with explanation

o Students participate in State Conference

o Student leadership participates in at least one out of school leadership event or activity that is not state conference

• SkillsUSA chapter applies for Chapter of Excellence Program

o Past and current year applications should be provided

• Students are made aware of Learning for Life Explorer Posts, Peer Court, Teen Court, and similar opportunities offered in the community and such entities are allowed to present to students or otherwise market such offerings where appropriate.

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Work Based Learning

Career readiness is an integral part of our mission in the Emergency Response Pathway. With courses in EMR, Fire Science, and Emergency Medical Technician, we offer not only the knowledge but the opportunity to practice the skills used by industry professionals, which affords our students an advantage when entering the workforce.

We provide students with extensive career awareness opportunities, from guest speakers and volunteer opportunities, to our EMT Ride Along program with local ambulance companies.

We have a history of students receiving gainful employment right out of high school. Many of them attribute their success to the WBL opportunities during their time in our EMR Pathway.

"The NOCROP Emergency Response Pathway has set up my career for success, allowing me to work as an EMT out of high school. Due to starting this so quickly, I was able to land a job with a local fire department. It would not have been possible without the amazing teachers of the NOCROP program at Los Alamitos High School "Kyle Kordich - Class of 2023

Rylee GrantEMT at Falck AmbulanceClass of 2023

Jax Brunton"The Emergency Response Program at Los Alamitos High School has provided me with the knowledge and training required to pursue a career in firefighting. After my senior year, I was able to get a job as an EMT for Falck, and I now currently work as an ambulance operator for the Long Beach Fire Department." Jax Brunton - Class of 2023

"I've been working at Long Beach Memorial Emergency Department for almost a year now as an Emergency Department Technician. By taking the EMT course at Los Al High School, I was able to obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to apply for this job. With my EMT certification, I was able to get hired right out of high school and get a jumpstart in my career!"

Emma Stevens - Class of 2023

Student Recognition

Student recognition is in place such as student of the month or similar

Students have opportunity to join NTHS if they qualify

EMR Students Romy & Garrett are recognized at a NOCROP board meeting for their swift heroic action in recognizing a classmate having a seizure and assisting with her life saving care in class.

Emergency Response Pathway CompletorDavid Maze received Top Recruit at Long Beach Search & Rescue Recruit Academy.

NOCROP Celebration of SuccessEMR Students of the Year 2023

EMT student Steven Bray receives a Rotary Club Student of the Month scholarship

Senior EMT student, Rey Barton, gives a speech after being awarded the Student of the Year Scholarship 2024

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