This program is run by the Foothill College EMS Programs. The materials in this course encompass the psychomotor skills necessary for becoming eligible to sit the NREMT national certification exam, as well as the supplemental skills necessary to become a certified EMT in the state of California. They are listed in the order in which they should be learned, with a focus on mastering the fundamentals first, as some later skills build upon techniques learned in earlier skills. Typically the course is taught in a 2 quarter sequence.
Note that this does not cover the complete set of knowledge-based information tested in the cognitive exam administered by the NREMT, however, it helps prepare you for both the core skill and the supplemental skill examinations needed for certification in California, and covers the skills required by most state agencies. For complete requirements see the EMT Certification Handbook
This course is open access and may be used in any other certified program free of charge. It is not currently open edit, however, directors of accredited programs who are interested in contributing material or suggesting improvements are encouraged to contact us.
Syllabus[edit | edit source]
Fundamentals[edit | edit source]
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Doffing PPE
- Donning PPE
- Primary Assessment
- Vital Signs Assessment
- Scene Assessment Upon Arrival (PENMAN)
- Patient Handoff
- Patient Care Report (PCR)
Quarter 1 NREMT skills (+California)[edit | edit source]
- Airway Management
- CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) Administration
- Epinephrine Auto-Injector
- Hemorrhage Control
- Penetrating Chest Trauma
- Trauma Patient Assessment
- Medical Patient Assessment
Quarter 2 NREMT skills (+California)[edit | edit source]
- Glucometer Blood Testing
- Intravenous Setup/monitoring
- Mass Casualty Triage
- Naloxone Administration
- Prehospital Childbirth
- Seated Spinal Immobilization (KED)
- Spinal Immobilization Adult
- Upper Limb Splinting
- Sager Traction Splint