Prehospital Education: EMT Training Programs, Paramedic Training Programs, and Prehospital Continuing Education
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Scope of Practice
Basic airway management, CPR, bandaging, splinting, patient assessment, advanced life support assistance skills, etc. Beginning in 2018, EMTs working for a provider agency within an organized EMS system, and with proper training and prior approval of the EMS Medical Director may also administer Epinephrine for severe asthma and anaphylaxis, Naloxone for suspected opioid overdoses, nerve agent antidote for suspected organophosphate or nerve agent exposure.
EMT Program Prerequisites
18 years old
Clean criminal record (some exceptions apply)
Estimated Fees (subject to change without notice)
Course Fee Range | $875 - $1750 | National Examination Fee | $80.00 |
Books, Uniform, and Materials | $200 - $250 | Fingerprinting | $10.00 - $35.00 |
Certification/Recertification | $93 - $132 | Live Scan | $32.00 CA DOJ $19.00 FBI Plus additional rolling fee from Live Scan Agency (variable) |
National Registry Testing
National Registry uses computer-based testing only. All applications for testing will be submitted to National Registry electronically and all tests will be taken via computer. If you have questions regarding the testing process, please contact National Registry at 614-888-4484.
Ventura College Paramedic Studies Program Ventura College provides the only fully accredited paramedic training program in the County.
Paramedic
Paramedic Training Program Prerequisites
The School of Prehospital and Emergency Medicine is a full time two-semester program designed to prepare individuals to work as paramedics with specific knowledge of the paramedic profession, sound theoretical rationale, critical thinking skills and proficiency in practical skills, which will provide the basis for decision-making and success in the workplace. Successful completion of this program will allow the student to sit for the National Registry of EMT-Ps Licensing Examination. In keeping with the standard in the state of California, this program will offer two tracks: preparation for certification as a paramedic, with or without an associate degree.
Ventura College provides the only fully accredited paramedic training program in the County. The is a full time two-semester program designed to prepare individuals to work as paramedics with specific knowledge of the paramedic profession, sound theoretical rationale, critical thinking skills and proficiency in practical skills, which will provide the basis for decision-making and success in the workplace. Successful completion of this program will allow the student to sit for the National Registry of Paramedic Licensing Examination. In keeping with the standard in the state of California, this program will offer two tracks: preparation for certification as a paramedic, with or without an associate degree.
- High School Graduation or GED
- Current EMT Certificate
- Current BCLS Certification
- Demonstrated competency in English and math
- College level anatomy and physiology with lab
- 1000 hours experience as an EMT with a primary “911“ responder, with emphasis on prehospital field care