Emergency Medical Technician Basic Course Catalog - January 1st 2017 through December 31st 2017

Sep 23, 2026

Emergency Medical Technician Basic Course Catalog describes the Orange County EMT-1 Program with its mission and vision, presenting an 8–10 week accelerated curriculum totaling 212 hours for EMT-Basic. The document explains instructional methods (lecture with audio-visual aids, individual testing, group practice, and skills proficiency stations) and outlines clinical experience requirements, including ambulance ride-along and hospital PRC observation. It states course fees, eligibility for the National Registry Exam after achieving at least 80% on the final exam, and admission requirements tied to California standards and CPR prerequisites.

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CategoryHealthcare

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Pages27

Reading Time1 h 8 min

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Schedule of Total Charges

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Emergency Medical Technician Basic Course Catalog January 1st, 2017 through December 31st 2017 Orangecountyemt 2017 Page 0 2017 Institutional Statements Mission Statement: “To provide the highest level of Emergency Medical Training and Education to persons seeking Employment, Career Development, or Personal Development in the Pre-Hospital setting, by exceeding National Standards and staying at the forefront of EMS Education.” Vision Statement: “Through Commitment, Dedication, and Perseverance, we will become a nationally recognized Emergency Medical Training Program that specializes in all EMS certifications at the State and National levels, while always maintaining excellence within our program.” Orangecountyemt 2017 Page 1 GENERAL INFORMATION Andrew Kilian-Program Director Corey Gremel-Course Director 26429 Rancho Pkwy South, Suite 150, Lake Forest CA 92630 “Orange County EMT’s Emergency Medical Technician-1 Program has been approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private PostSecondary. This is a privately owned and operated training program.”“As a prospective student, you are encouraged to review this catalog prior to signing an enrollment agreement. You are also encouraged to review the schools performance fact sheet, which must be provided to you prior signing an enrollment agreement.” Course Description Courses consist of an 8 – 10 week accelerated format totaling 212 hours of course material in Emergency Medical Technician Basic. The Courses are specifically designed to prepare the student for a career as a professional Emergency Healthcare Provider in the pre-hospital setting. This course material is drawn from the current National Education Standards Curriculum. This program places a strong emphasis on academic achievement within the specified curriculum as well as a solid understanding of the importance of teamwork. Key objectives of understanding: • Critical thinking skills • Clinical knowledge and application for treatment of the sick and injured • Common sense approach to solve problems • Safety of ourselves and others • Ethics and Integrity Course Details During this course the student will receive hours of classroom lecture. The EMT-1 Course is broken down into 4 methods of instruction: • Lecture Based Via PowerPoint with Audio-visual aids to maximize student retention. • Individual testing of didactic material. Written exams and a final exam. • Group practice and inter-active study groups for skills requirements. This will reinforce the importance of teamwork to reach a common goal. • Individual testing stations for students to demonstrate proficiency on manipulative skills. Each Student will also be required to complete the Clinical Experience portion of this course to receive a passing grade. There are 2 parts to the Clinical Experience: • 12 hour Ambulance Ride-Along/Field Observation • 12 hour Hospital Paramedic Receiving Center (PRC) Observation Schedule of Total Charges The course fee is $1,300 dollars, which covers the entire period of attendance and is equivalent to the entire educational program. Description-Orange County EMT is offering Emergency Medical Technician-1. A course completion certificate shall be issued that meets the strict criteria of California EMS, Orange County EMS and is drawn from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Upon successful completion from our 212 hour course students with an 80% score and higher on the final exam will be eligible to take the National Registry Exam. We do not offer licensure or a degree for this course. Orangecountyemt 2017 Page 2 Description Continued: When the student has completed this program he/she will possess: • Current CPR for Healthcare Provider card • Orange County EMT Emergency Medical Technician-1 Course Completion Certificate. Admissions Requirements Orange County EMT strives to remain consistent with the high standards of the National Standard C

FAQs

What is the duration and total hours for the EMT Basic program?

The EMT Basic course uses an 8–10 week accelerated format totaling 212 hours of course material.

What clinical experience components are required to pass?

The clinical experience includes a 12-hour Ambulance Ride-Along/Field Observation and a 12-hour Hospital Paramedic Receiving Center (PRC) Observation.

What are the requirements for admission, particularly regarding CPR?

Admission requires meeting specified requirements per California standards and OCEMS, including CPR for Healthcare Provider prerequisites based on the National Standard Curriculum excerpt.

Sep 23, 2026

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