Emergency Medical Technician
Accelerate Your Future at SoCal ROC!
Take the first step in the pathway to your new career. Become an Emergency Medical Technician at the basic level and prepare to pass the National Registry Exam (NREMT).
Students gain invaluable medical skills and knowledge that can not only lead to employment now but set our students up for future healthcare positions. Working as an EMT can lead to emergency careers such as a paramedic or firefighter, and is a great stepping stone for those seeking higher level of medical training such as Registered Nurse, Physician Assistant, or Physician and counts as clinical experience for students interested in applying to medical or physician assistant school.
Learn Valuable Industry Skills!
Students will learn first aid and life-saving skills for trauma and medical conditions such as shock, respiratory and cardiovascular emergencies, immobilizing injured limbs, and assisting with emergency childbirth. The ambulance ride-along is part of the course requirement.
- Professional Certification Opportunities!
- Designations offered to students completing our Emergency Medical Technician course include
- 1. Eligibility to take the NREMT National Certification Exam
Checkout Potential Career Options!
EMT
ER Tech
Paramedic
Fire Fighter
Police Officer
Nurse
Respiratory Therapist
Physicians Assistant
Physician
Thank you for your interest in enrolling in the SoCal ROC Emergency Medical /First Responder
program. The following is information about the program.
High school prerequisites:
Be a high school Senior, Complete the Emergency Medical/First Responder course with a Certificate of Competency
Have a C or better in Math and Science
Must be at least 18 years old prior to the course completion
Possess a current American Heart Association BLS for the Healthcare Provider card only
If an adult, provide proof of a HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA or GED
In order to register for the national exam, a Social Security number is required. Once you have successfully completed the course, you will be required to have a Live Scan in order to register for the National Registry certification and the Los Angeles County certification. Please review the attached Disqualifying Penal Code Section.
In order to participate in the ride-a-long, you must provide proof of a NEGATIVE MANTOUX TEST or NEGATIVE CHEST X-RAY (To be dated within 6 months of the end of the semester.)
Adult prerequisites:
- Must be at least 18 years old prior to the course completion
Possess a current American Heart Association BLS for the Healthcare Provider card only
Provide proof of a HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA or GED
In order to register for the national exam, a Social Security number is required. Once you have successfully completed the course, you will be required to have a Live Scan in order to register for the National Registry certification and the Los Angeles County certification. Please review the attached Disqualifying Penal Code Section.
In order to participate in the ride-a-long, you must provide proof of a NEGATIVE MANTOUX TEST or NEGATIVE CHEST X-RAY (To be dated within 6 months of the end of the semester.)
- Purchase of apparel and materials is required. Please contact registration for full list.
Complete in 1 Semester: Monday - Thursday from 7:00pm - 9:45pm
To access the most recent course schedule please call registration or click the link under Course Information. Please be advised schedule is subject to change and dependent on enrollment.
Benefits of CTE
After completing courses in CTE, you will have a clearer vision of your future career path and what the next steps will be. Career Technical Education allows high school students to see what options are out there and see first-hand what careers they enjoy and thrive in. Whether you decide to enter the workforce, pursue a trade or apprenticeship, or apply to college, CTE adds to the traditional high school experience and is designed to prepare you for the next stage in your life.
Earn High School Credit!
You can earn 10 elective credits and satisfy CSU/UC Admissions Requirements » G - College Preparatory Elective (upon completion of our EMFR course and this course)
Ready To Enroll?!
Call our Career Guidance Specialist or register through your home school counseling offices and receive priority through pre-registration for classes that meet from 1:15 - 4:15 and 4:15 - 7:00 p.m.
In person
Address: 2300 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, CA 90501 U.S.
Phone: 310-224-4200
