Emergency Medical Services (EMS

ETEC-059 System Integration and Troubleshooting - 2 Units

ADVISORY: ETEC-020, 030, 032, 050; MATH-025; CHEM-006 eligibility for ENGL-100 LMC Degree: DA Transfer: CSU This course is designed to tie together all the information covered in all the other ETEC courses. The student will design and build motor control circuits, write PLC programs, design, build and tune instrumentation measurement and control systems and tie them all together using the “trainers” in the lab. Proper safety, documentation, wiring and troubleshooting techniques will be emphasized. May not be repeated. SC

Online and Hybrid Sections

4738 M 6:40-9:50pm EL-1 Pedersen, R Semester

ETEC-170 Occupational Work Experience Education in Electrical / Instrumentaion Tech - 1-4 Units

PREREQUISITE: In order to enroll in a CWEE course, students must be employed, register for the course, complete an online CWEE Application, and participate in a CWEE orientation. Students may earn one unit for five hours work per week or 75 hours work per term. Does not meet requirements for veterans’ benefits. CWEE Application can be accessed at https://www.losmedanos.edu/cwee/. Students may earn up to 16 units of CWEE. LMC Degree: DA Transfer: CSU This course is for students whose work is related to their major. Occupational Work Experience Education provides students with opportunities to develop marketable skills in preparation for employment or advancement within their current job. To participate in cooperative work experience education, students must be employed or formally volunteer and undertake new or expanded responsibilities. Students, with faculty and employer approval, will develop and successfully complete one learning objective for each unit of credit in which they enroll. Additionally, students must work 75 paid hours or 60 non-paid hours for each unit of credit earned. Students may earn up to 8 units per semester and may repeat for a maximum of 16 units of occupational work experience during community college attendance which may be applied as electives toward graduation. SC 0872 Staff, L Semester Note: Students must submit an online Work Experience application and attend a mandatory Orientation. Go to www.losmedanos.edu/cwee for information. Individual meetings and job site visit held with hours and location by arrangement.

ETEC-180 Internship in Electrical / Instrumentation Technology -

1-4 Units

PREREQUISITE: In order to enroll in a CWEE course, students must be employed, register for the course, complete an online CWEE Application, and participate in a CWEE orientation. Students may earn one unit for five hours work per week or 75 hours work per term. Does not meet requirements for veterans’ benefits. CWEE Application can be accessed at https://www.losmedanos.edu/cwee/. Students may earn up to 16 units of CWEE. LMC Degree: DA Transfer: CSU This course is for students who have declared a major, have taken classes in the major, and are ready for on-the-job experience in a paid or unpaid position. An internship involves working in a skilled or professional level assignment in the area of a student’s vocational or academic major or field of interest. Students, with faculty and employer approval, will apply college-acquired knowledge, skills and abilities as well as acquire new learning to prepare for a career in their chosen field. Students must work 75 paid hours or 60 non-paid hours for each unit of credit earned. Students may earn a maximum of 16 units of occupational work experience internship during community college attendance which may be applied as electives toward graduation. 12 units are transferable to CSU. SC 0179 Staff, L Semester Note: Students must submit an online Work Experience application and attend a mandatory Orientation. Go to www.losmedanos.edu/cwee for information. Individual meetings and job site visit held with hours and location by arrangement.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

EMS-010 Emergency Medical Technician Academy - 8 Units

PREREQUISITE: Students must be 18 years of age by the date the course begins. Students must have a current CPR card for BLS Healthcare Provider issued by the American Heart Association and it must remain valid for the duration of the EMS010. Special note: Successful completion of ** EMS-014 ** meets the above prerequisite. ADVISORY: EMS-007; EMS-009; EMS-013; eligibility for ENGL-095; Background checks, toxicology screenings and immunization for those students placed in Hospitals clinical internships. Medical clearance form and proof of inoculations, see below. LMC Degree: DA Transfer: CSU This course provides instruction and training to prepare students for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) and to work in an entry-level position as an Ambulance Attendant, Emergency Room Technician, or other specialized services. This course is instructed in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) National EMS Education Standards (DOT HS 811 077A, January 2009), and is approved by the Contra Costa County - Emergency Medical Services Administration (Title 22) and the National Registry of EMTs. Successful students will be prepared for the EMT psychomotor and written certification exams through the National Registry. This course requires participation in clinical experiences taking place in emergency room departments of hospitals and in operational ambulance units. A minimum of 24 hours and 10 patient contacts is mandated. Students will be required to schedule and complete these clinical experiences outside of the classroom to meet course requirements. Students must show vaccination records and documentation of a current TB test, Hepatitis B, MMR, tetanus, and proof of varicella (chicken pox) and any other type of vaccination required by our partners in hospital or EMS providers. Students must also have a medical examination using DMV Form 51 or LMC Physical Clearance Form. Lastly, this Academy has mandatory uniform and safety gear requirements. The cost of these items is between $125-300 depending on brand and quantity. A comprehensive list of uniform and safety gear/PPE requirements will be given to the student during our Mandatory Pre-EMT Academy Orientation. May not be repeated. LR 0377 MW 9:05-3:25pm CC3-365 Cutino, P Semester The EMT Academy is a hybrid online synchronous course. Students may be required meet for online instruction via the internet through the college learning management system Canvas and Zoom software and also meet in person for on-campus lecture and skills. The EMT Academy typically meets online on Mondays and on campus for in-person instruction on Wednesdays. Students must remain flexible to attend on-campus session on Mondays and Wednesdays when necessary. This course may use online exam proctoring software to administer exams. Access to a computer with audio and video capability is required. This course will also follow strict COVID guidelines during in-person sessions.

EMS-013 Medical Terminology for Health Care Professions -

3 Units

ADVISORY: ENGL-095 LMC Degree: DA Transfer: CSU The course focuses on analysis of medical terms by body system incorporating structure, body systems, and basic anatomy, physiology, and disease processes. Emphasis is placed on spelling, usage and pronunciation of medical terms and also on a basic understanding of body systems with an emphasis on the pathophysiology of disease. May not be repeated. LR

Online and Hybrid Sections

0376 T 5:45-8:55pm ONLINE St Onge, S Semester Note: Online course. All instruction will be provided via the internet through the college learning management system Canvas and Zoom software. Meets online weekly on Tuesdays 5:45-8:55pm for live lecture. Access to a computer with audio and video capability is required. Go to www.losmedanos.edu/onlineclasses for course access information.