The primary goal of the City College of San Francisco Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Program is to prepare students to become competent entry-level patient care providers in emergency medical services. In this rapidly expanding field, EMT’s most often work in the pre-hospital setting for ambulance agencies, park service, or fire departments. Many students use their EMT training as an introduction to a variety of other medical fields, such as registered nurse, ER Technician, respiratory therapist, physician’s assistant, or physician.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

🗸 Apply assessment and treatment strategies to emergency care of ill and injured patients within the scope of practice of an Emergency Medical Technician.

🗸 Integrate technical skills of the Emergency Medical Technician into complex patient situations as a basic level responder in a diverse community.

🗸 Display professionalism, responsibility, and patient advocacy within a culturally diverse community as a member of the Emergency Medical Services healthcare team.