Programs
The requirements, procedures, application dates, and program offerings for all Health Sciences programs are subject to change. It is the responsibility of each student to seek up-to-date information. It is also the responsibility of any student interested in the Emergency Medical Technology or Paramedic Studies programs to schedule an appointment as soon as possible with the Health Sciences counselor.
You may find full course descriptions in the Ventura College Catalog. See the Schedule of Classes for examples of typical lecture and laboratory scheduling.
Important
All students enrolling in any Emergency Medical Technology or Paramedic Studies course must meet all of the following conditions prior to enrollment:
- Proof of freedom from and immunity to communicable diseases
- Physical examination demonstrating general good health
- Current CPR certification for health care provider or professional rescuer
- Age 18 or higher by midterm
All students admitted to a School of Prehospital and Emergency Medicine program are expected to maintain the highest personal standards of conduct consistent with the professional standards as perceived by the School of Prehospital and Emergency Medicine faculty and professional personnel in the agencies used as extended campus sites. Any information indicating that such standards are not maintained is subject to review by members of the School of Prehospital and Emergency Medicine faculty and may result in a recommendation to the College for dismissal from the program.
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Emergency Medical Technician
Emergency Medical Technicians utilize the techniques of emergency medical care that ambulance attendants and deliverers of emergency services are responsible for. The consolidated lecture/laboratory experience must be passed with a grade of "C" or better to qualify a student for the certificate of completion. A grade of "B" or better must be attained to be eligible to sit for the certifying examinations administered by Ventura County Emergency Medical Services and receive certification as an EMT-I.
Required Course
| ID | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| EMT V01 | Emergency Medical Technician | 7 |
Emergency Medical Services: Paramedic Studies
See Admissions for Paramedic program qualifying and admissions requirements.
Additional general education courses are required for those pursuing the Associate of Science degree option. See the Ventura College Catalog for those requirements.
The paramedic program is intended to develop the necessary knowledge and skills basic to the functions of paramedics in the direct care of clients. It consists of theory, basic skills, clinical experiences and a clinical preceptorship which will prepare the graduate to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians licensing examination. Students who successfully complete the Emergency Medical Services Paramedic Studies program will receive a Certificate of Achievement from Ventura College. Although each course merits a letter grade, the laboratory experience is based on pass-fail and it is necessary to pass the laboratory section of the course in order to proceed in the paramedic program. Failure in the laboratory portion of the paramedic courses constitutes an "F" in the course.
For successful completion of the program, a minimum grade of "B" is mandatory in all Paramedic Studies courses. The student must maintain an overall GPA of 2.0 to continue in the program.
The program is accredited by the California State Emergency Medical Services Agency and the Ventura County Emergency Medical Services Agency. To be eligible to take the examination leading to licensure as a paramedic, the student must have fulfilled all requirements as defined by the Ventura County Emergency Medical Services Agency and the state of California.
Courses Required for Admission
All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. Moorpark College and Oxnard College equivalent courses are acceptable. See Admissions for details.
Select one of the following groups A or B and complete all courses listed.
| Group A | ||
|---|---|---|
| ID | Course Name | Units |
| ANAT V01 | General Human Anatomy | 4 |
| PHSO V01 | Introduction to Human Physiology | 5 |
| Group B | ||
|---|---|---|
| ID | Course Name | Units |
| ANPH V01 | Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology | 5 |
Select one of the following courses or qualify for exemption.
| ID | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH V01 | Elementary Algebra | 5 |
| or | ||
| MATH V11A-B | Elementary Algebra | 3-3 |
| or | ||
| MATH V30 | Applied Math for Health Care Personnel | 4 |
| or | ||
| Satisfactory score on the Ventura College elementary algebra test | ||
Select one of the following courses.
| ID | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL V01A | English Composition | 5 |
| or | ||
| ENGL V02A | Fundamentals of English Composition | 5 |
Complete the following course or satisfy the requirement.
| ID | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| EMT V01 | Emergency Medical Technician | 7 |
| or | ||
| Current certification as EMT-I or EMT-basic in California or equivalent | ||
Program Required Courses: Paramedic Studies
Complete all of these courses.
| ID | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PM V01 | Paramedic Theory | 15 |
| PM V02 | Paramedic Clinical Laboratory | 18.5 |
