Class Schedule

• Description: This course focuses on the business plan as a necessary component of starting a small business. The course discusses the phases and components in the development of the business plan, including determining actual content, reviewing examples, creating a comprehensive plan, and pitching to potential investors.
• Advisory: Demonstrated proficiency in English by placement via multiple measures OR through an equivalent placement process OR completion of ESLL 125 & ESLL 249.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 4 hours lecture per week. (48 hours total per quarter.)
• Transferability: CSU
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

Department Note:

• Description: Intended to instruct a student to the level of Emergency Medical Technician-1 (EMT-1) who serves as a vital link in the chain of the health care team. It is recognized that the majority of prehospital emergency medical care will be provided by the EMT-1. Students will participate in hands-on application of skills necessary to work as a competent EMT. Students will also perform patient assessment scenarios focused on medical and trauma complaints and treatments of various diseases and injuries, to build competence and prepare them to sit for the state certification exam. Includes all knowledge and skills necessary for the individual to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with a fire department or other specialized service.
• Advisory: EMS 52 and 53 may not be taken concurrently; not open to students with credit in EMT 50 or 304.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 4 hours lecture per week, 4 hours lab per week. (96 hours total per quarter.)
• Transferability: CSU
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

• Description: Continuation of EMS 60A. Airway anatomy and management, EKG, 12 leads and implement treatments for various respiratory emergencies. Neurological disorders, cardiovascular emergencies, musculoskeletal injuries and treatment, GI/GU anatomy and disorders. Intended for students in the Paramedic Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
• Prerequisites: EMS 60A and 60B.
• Corequisite: EMS 61B.
• Advisory: Not open to students with credit in EMTP 61A or 100B.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 9 hours lecture per week. (108 hours total per quarter.)
• Transferability: CSU
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

• Description: Paramedic: anatomy and physiology; patient assessment; respiratory ambulance 911 call simulations and case studies; nebulizer/BVM set-up; pleural decompression; digital intubation; foreign body airway obstruction; neurological ambulance 911 call simulations and case studies; 12 lead ECG interpretation; diabetic ambulance 911 call simulations and case studies; blood glucose analysis; medication administration; pharmacology; pediatric advanced life support ambulance 911 call simulations and case studies; non-traumatic abdominal ambulance 911 call simulations and case studies; bleeding control and shock management; pressure infusers; intubation with spinal immobilization; intravenous access; overdose and poisoning ambulance 911 call simulations and case studies. Intended for students in the Paramedic Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
• Prerequisites: EMS 60A and 60B.
• Corequisite: EMS 61A.
• Advisory: Not open to students with credit in EMTP 61B or 100B.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 1 hours lecture per week, 6.5 hours lab per week. (90 hours total per quarter.)
• Transferability: CSU
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

• Description: This course provides an overview of skills related to the role of a community health worker. Students will learn skills related to effective health promotion/outreach, health interviewing, patient eligibility navigation, pandemic related navigation, and cultural humility practices.
• Advisory: HLTH 20, HLTH 21.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 5 hours lecture per week. (60 hours total per quarter.)
• Transferability: None

• Description: Athletic injury prevention is emphasized through pre-participation physical exams, exercise programs, preventative taping, proper fitting of equipment, and protective braces.
• Advisory: Internet access to complete quizzes, discussions and assignments; not open to students with credit in H P 67A, PHED 16A or 67A.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 2 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. (60 hours total per quarter.)
• Foothill GE Area:Lifelong Understanding
• Transferability: CSU and UC
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

• Description: American Red Cross Standard First Aid/CPR certificates are available upon completion of the course. Basic injury recognition and emergency response of acute trauma. Practical hands-on skills are emphasized in laboratories.
• Advisory: Internet access to complete quizzes, discussions and assignments; not open to students with credit in H P 67B, PHED 16B or 67B.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 2 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. (60 hours total per quarter.)
• Foothill GE Area:Lifelong Understanding
• Transferability: CSU and UC
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

• Description: Follow-up injury treatment, phases of tissue healing, and stages of rehabilitation, including therapeutic modalities.
• Advisory: Internet access to complete quizzes, discussions and assignments; not open to students with credit in H P 67C, PHED 16C or 67C.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 2 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. (60 hours total per quarter.)
• Foothill GE Area:Lifelong Understanding
• Transferability: CSU and UC
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

• Formerly: Formerly: ESLL 200B
• Description: Continuation of the advanced-beginning level integrated skills course for learners of English as an additional language. Focus on developing a basic level of grammar and vocabulary through listening, speaking, reading and writing so that learners can communicate with other English speakers in and outside of the classroom.
• Repeatability: Unlimited Repeatability.
• Hours: 10 lecture hours weekly. (120 hours total per quarter.)
• Transferability: None

• Description: Development of ability to listen to everyday English and to participate in everyday conversations. Introduction to academic listening and classroom interactional skills, discussion skills and the language of group work dynamics. Pronunciation work to develop clear speech and comprehension of naturally spoken American English.
• Advisory: NCEL 413 or higher.
• Repeatability: Unlimited Repeatability.
• Hours: 10 lecture hours weekly. (120 hours total per quarter.)
• Transferability: None