Emergency Medical Services
5 courses · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026
EMS 1 Emergency Medical Responder
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 54 Lab
- Corequisite
- EMS 1W
- Advisory
- ESL 141 for English as Second Language students or, ENGL C1000 or placement as determined by the college's multiple measures assessment process
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills to manage a variety of medical and trauma-related emergencies; including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, airway management and prevention of disease transmission. Students will learn through lecture and lab practice how their role as an Emergency Medical Responder aligns with the Emergency Medical Services community. Successful completion of the knowledge and skills tests qualifies for an Emergency Medical Responder and American Heart Association BLS CPR Certificate. This course is a pre-requisite for the EMS 3 (Emergency Medical Technician Academy) course. This is also a requirement for those that want to become EMT/Firefighters. May not receive credit if Health 61 has been completed successfully.
EMS 1W Basic Life Support CPR/AED
- Units
- 0.5
- Hours
- 9 Lecture
- Corequisite
- EMS 1
- Transfers to
- CSU
Development of the necessary knowledge, skills and personal judgment to initiate and perform basic life support techniques as a health care professional. Successful completion of the knowledge and skills exams qualifies for an American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certificate, valid for 2 years. Students must be enrolled in EMS 1 to take this course.
EMS 3 Emergency Medical Technician Academy
- Units
- 9
- Hours
- 117 Lecture, 135 Lab
- Prerequisite
- EMS 1
- Transfers to
- CSU
Provides training in the foundational skills and knowledge required of the EMT-B scope of practice. The EMT-B certification is the minimum requirement for ambulance attendants and most entry level firefighter positions. EMT-B certification is also required for entry into paramedic training. This training program is accredited by the Alameda County Emergency Medical Services Agency. This course enrollment also requires: evidence of immunizations for Measles, Mumps and Rubella, Hepatitis B series, Flu, Covid, Varicella and dTap. You must also provide a negative TB test. Current BLS for healthcare provider is also required. May not receive credit if Health 81 or EMS2&2W has been completed.
EMS 4 Emergency Medical Technician – Basic – Refresher
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 40 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- EMS 3 or successful completion of an EMT course or current EMT certification.
This course provides 40 hours of refresher training in the foundational knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the EMT-Basic scope of practice accredited by the Alameda County EMS Agency. It includes CE's and skills competency verification to National Registry standards. The EMT-B certification is the minimum requirement for ambulance practitioners and most entry-level Firefighter positions. EMT certification is also required for entry into Paramedic school. Prerequisite: EMT and BLS certification. Approximately - 2 weeks
EMS 8 Health & Fitness for Emergency Medical Services
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 18 Lecture, 108 Lab
- Advisory
- EMS 3
- Transfers to
- CSU
Health, wellness and physical fitness are examined from a global and occupational viewpoint. Designed to support those students in the emergency response disciplines. An approach to the aspects of physical training and vocational skills appropriate to emergency medical response. Aerobic, anaerobic, core and strength training at a moderate to advanced level. Injury prevention, shift work considerations and basic nutrition will also be addressed.