Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

The Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) program at Foothill College in Los Altos Hills, California is a one-to-two-year certificate in the emergency medical services field (CIP 51.0904). Foothill College is a public institution offering this credential to students seeking training in pre-hospital emergency care and advanced life support procedures.

This program provides instruction in patient assessment, airway management, pharmacology, trauma care, and emergency medical interventions consistent with paramedic-level practice. Foothill College also offers related programs including Plumbing Technology/Plumber, Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking, Electrician, and Recording Arts Technology/Technician certificates at the same campus. Students should review California Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) requirements and National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification steps applicable to paramedic licensure in California.