Welcome to the Emergency Medical Technician Program at College of the Canyons.  This packet contains necessary information and forms that need to be completed during the first few weeks of the semester.  Please read the information in this introduction and the links throughout the page. If you wish a hard copy of this packet, they may be found in the pamphlet rack next to Towsley Hall 102A.

The  EMT Program is a one semester, 8 unit course, Health Science 151; however it is strongly recommended that the student successfully complete Health Science 046 prior to enrolling in the EMT Program.

Students must attend the first day of class. During the first class session the student will be oriented to the EMT program and have the opportunity to ask questions of the instructor. EMT Program paperwork will be distributed and discussed by your instructor the first week of class. If you do not attend the first class session you will be dropped from the class and your spot will be given to a wait listed student.

Due to contractual requirements of our clinical site partners, all students must be at least 18 years old by the first day the class meets. There are no exceptions to this requirement.

FAQs about the EMT Program 2013.doc

Student Expenses- EMT Class

Prior to the first day of class you should-

• Have a current CPR card.  The  American Heart Association’s “Healthcare Provider” is the standard in the EMS community.

• If you do not have the CPR card, you will need to obtain during the first few weeks of class.  Online cards are unacceptable.

• Make a copy of your CPR card (both sides) and bring it to class the first day.

• Bring your driver’s license or California ID or other proof of identity to first day of class

Health Clearance:

• Make an appointment for a health clearance physical exam.  Your health clearance is due with the first few weeks of class. The health clearance forms are listed below. Please read the forms carefully. If you have questions, please ask your instructor on the first day of class, or email the director, patti.haley@canyons.edu.

• Do not start the Health Clearance until you have officially enrolled in and paid for the EMT class.

• Student - Initial Physical REVISED 0611112-EMT.pdf

• TB test - 2 step process - REVISED 060812.pdf

Background Checks:

EMT - College of the Canyons

Deadline dates for CPR, physical, immunizations, titers, background check and uniform will be discussed the first class meeting.

Failure to complete any of the above items by the required dates may result in dismissal from the program. 

*** A social security number is required to take the National Registry exam and to certify as

an EMT in the State of California.

Program contact:  Patti Haley, EMT Program Director   patti.haley@canyons.edu