This certificate provides a stackable certificate towards health occupations. Students who successfully complete this program will be eligible to take the California Emergency Medical Boards Exam for Emergency Medical Technicians. In addition, students will have completed courses that can lead to other health related occupations as well as firefighting. A certificate of achievement may be earned by completing all the courses required for this major with a grade of C or better.<br><br>Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) care for sick and injured people before they arrive at a medical facility. They might rush to help deliver a baby, treat a sudden medical problem or help out after an accident. You can get the experience and training it takes to become an EMT right here at Contra Costa College—and most people do it in just one semester. At CCC, you’ll learn how to monitor vital signs, administer oxygen, perform CPR, and other life-saving procedures using our new, state-of-the-art equipment. The department even has its own ambulance. To make sure you’re ready for the national registry test, we use a comprehensive simulation that tells you exactly what you’re getting right and what you need to work on. You’ll even get to ride along with local first responders, for real-life experience treating patients.