About
The Emergency Medical Technician job skills certificate complies with state requirements and ensures that the student has met the local EMS (Kern County authority) approval for county protocol training. The Emergency Medical Technician-1 (EMT-1) course consists of 162 hours, which includes 24 hours of emergency room/fire engine ride-along experience. The course prepares the student to perform basic emergency care as part of a mobile emergency team. It also provides the student with an understanding of the skills and assessment techniques needed to care for an ill or injured person in the prehospital setting. Upon successful completion of the course, students are eligible to take an examination for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician 1. The course is required for ambulance personnel, and many other first care providers. Students may later choose to become paramedics. To Achieve the Job Skills Certificate Upon completion of the required courses with at least a ‘C’ or ‘P’ grade in each course, the student will be awarded a Job Skills Certificate.
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Bakersfield College - Panorama
Bakersfield College - Panorama is a respected school offering top-notch health training courses. It uses a hands-on learning approach to help students become efficient in various areas of healthcare. The college prides itself on its state-of-the-art learning tools and vast range of programs covering topics from nursing to emergency medical procedures, instilling a deep knowledge of life-saving techniques. The institution's teaching is shaped by the guidance of skilled and committed teachers and is matched with the latest healthcare needs, giving students the essential abilities to succeed. Bakersfield College fosters a supportive ambience highlighting the importance of education and development.