FAID 130 PUBLIC SAFETY FIRST AID (EMS) – 1 Unit (I)

Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total

This course meets Public Safety Training Standards covered by the U.S. Department of Transportation and is recognized by the local EMS Agency.

FAID 132 FIRST RESPONDER (EMS) – 3 Units (F/S)

Note: A State or local certification as an EMT is not allowed unless the student is 18+ years old, has a valid Professional Rescuer CPR Certificate, passes a recognized EMT Course, has not been convicted of specific crimes and completes an additional state/local EMS authority written exam.

Class Hours: 54 lecture/9 lab total

This course teaches techniques in emergency medical care for the First Responder, which includes Automatic External

Defibrillator training. This course also meets Public Safety Training Standard covered by the U.S. Department of

FAID 133 CERTIFICATION CPR FOR THE PROFESSIONAL RESCUER – .5 Unit (CR/NC Option)

Class Hours: 12 lecture total

Note: Meets criteria for either the American Red Cross or American Heart Association

This course will cover CPR and how to treat for foreign body obstruction in adults, children, and infants. Designed for the

professional rescuer. Upon successful completion of this course, students may apply to be certified in CPR by the

agency having jurisdiction.

FAID 134 RECERTIFICATION CPR FOR THE PROFESSIONAL RESCUER – .5 Unit (CR/NC Option)

Class Hours: 9 lecture total

This course will cover CPR and how to treat for foreign body obstruction in adults, children, and infants. Designed for the

professional rescuer who needs recertification. Upon successful completion of this course, students may apply to be recertified in CPR by the agency having jurisdiction.

FAID 175 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN 1 BASIC – 3.5 Units (F/S)

Notes:

1. 10 hours of observation time at a hospital emergency room or on an ambulance will be required.

2. State or local certification as an EMT is not allowed unless the student is 18+ years old, has a current ‘Healthcare Provider’ CPR card or ‘CPR for the Professional Rescuer’ card, passes a recognized EMT course, has not been convicted or specific crimes and completes an additional state/local EMS authority written exam.

3. This class meets for additional time “outside” of the scheduled weekly meeting time. This may include Saturdays, Sundays or night shifts. Students are required to purchase or provide items such as safety clothing, BBP protection supplies, gloves, safety glasses, etc.

4. Students will need to submit proof of a current TB skin test, Hepatitis B vaccination or declination, MMR less than 8 years old, Tetanus less than 10 years old, and either past history of, or a titer for Varicella (Chicken Pox), before participating in any ride-along as mandated by AMR.

Class Hours: 36 lecture/81 lab (includes 63 hours of skills training and 18 hours auto extrication)

An intensive course to assist the student with developing skill in recognition of symptoms of illness and injuries, and

proper procedures in emergency care. Course is approved by Northern California Emergency Medical Services, Inc.

Upon successful completion of the course, students may make application through Northern California Emergency

Medical Services, Inc. for certification. (NCEMS, Inc., requires a minimum grade of 80 percent or better on the

Certification Examination for certification.)

FAID 178 EMT RECERTIFICATION/FIRST RESPONDER – 1 Unit (F/S)

Class Hours: 18 lecture/14 lab total

FAID 197 SPECIAL TOPICS IN FIRST AID/CPR/EMT – .5-2 Units (I)

Class Hours: 9-36 lecture total

FAID 198 SPECIAL SKILLS TOPICS IN FIRST AID/CPR/EMT – .5-2 Units (CR/NC Option)

Class Hours: 27-108 lab total

For further course information, you may contact the Natural Resources, Industry & Public Safety office at 225-4660 or email sheisler@shastacollege.edu.