Students participating in this class must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster shot, as required by the internship site.

UC / Articulated / 5 credits

Learn the necessary skills to become a nurse assistant. Develop knowledge of anatomy, infection control, vital signs, personal patient care, ethics, and medical terminology. After initial classroom instruction, intern at a local hospital.

To meet the UC/CSU admission requirements (“G” credit), students must earn a grade of 70% or better.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Health occupations classes include the study of reproductive and other systems and require practicing procedures on other students and/or patients, both male and female, of differing ages. Participation in these activities is required for a certificate of completion and continuation in the career pathway. Additionally, these classes may require heavy lifting and bending. Lastly, some programs require the submission of personal information, such as DOB and social security number, with state agencies and/or clinical internship partners due to licensing and security clearance requirements.

Certification: Students must attend one five-hour session on a weekday evening or a Saturday for the American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers card. Sessions are held at local schools or at the Presidio Campus in Costa Mesa. Students will sign up online during the second week of class.

Prerequisites: Students must be 16 years of age and preference is given to seniors. Students must be responsible for their own transportation to and from the internship site. Physical exam, TB clearance and vaccinations required for all students prior to internship. Students must earn a grade of 70% or better in the classroom portion of the course to be placed at an internship. Students must complete Live Scan fingerprinting to attend internship.

Class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, plus 1 Saturday for 5 hours for CPR Training - date and time TBD.

Students participating in a Coastline ROP classes must adhere to the policies and procedures of their assigned site.  This may include being vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19.

UC / Articulated / 10 credits (must be a high school senior to enroll)

Learn about a career as an ambulance attendant or emergency room technician. EMT certification increases opportunities to obtain a position as a lifeguard, firefighter, search and rescue team member, or ski patrol team.

To meet UC/CSU admission requirement (“G” credit), students must earn a grade of 70% or better.

IMPORTANT NOTICE 1: Health occupations classes include the study of reproductive and other systems and require practicing procedures on other students and/or patients, both male, and female, of differing ages. Participation in these activities is required for a certificate of completion and continuation in the career pathway. Additionally, these classes may require heavy lifting and bending. Lastly, some programs require the submission of personal information, such as DOB and social security numbers, with state agencies and/or clinical internship partners due to licensing and security clearance requirements.

IMPORTANT NOTICE 2: Public Services classes are designed to give students both the theory and hands-on experience in the skills and knowledge required in these fields. Classroom instruction may include real depictions of graphic or violent content. Some topics in the Administration of Justice and Crime Scene Investigation classes may be sensitive to high school students. Lastly, some programs require the submission of personal information, such as DOB and social security numbers, with state agencies and/or clinical internship partners due to licensing and security clearance requirements.

Certification: FEMA Incident Command System 100, 200, 700, and 800 Eligible to take the National Registry EMT-Basic certification exam upon successful completion of the course. Successful completion includes all of the following: 1) 80% or better overall grade, 2) 80% or better on the final exam, 3) 80% or better on the skills final, 4) completion of 24 clinical hours, 5) on-time completion of the FEMA Incident Command System 100, 200, 700 and 800 online modules.

Prerequisites: Must be a high school senior. High school students must have completed Coastline ROP’s Emergency Medical Responder course with a grade of 80% or better. Students must bring a copy of current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers card to the first class meeting. 

Required Materials: Blue pants and white shirt.

Required Hours: Students must complete 24 clinical hours, dates and times to be determined.

Class meets on Thursdays, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM