This proficiency award is to meet the criteria established by the Ventura County Emergency Medical Services Agency in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 that requires verification of hours completed. Upon award of the verification of hours and passing the course with a grade of B or better, students may apply for the National Registry Exam for Emergency Medical Technician. This is not an EMT license.

To earn a Proficiency Award, a student must:

1. Complete all applicable coursework in a Board-approved Proficiency Award with a grade of “C” or better or “P” in each course.
2. Apply for the Proficiency Award through the appropriate college office granting the award.
3. There is no residency requirement for Proficiency Awards. 

Note: Proficiency Awards are not state-approved and therefore cannot be recorded on a student's transcript.

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to: 

• Appropriately manage patient care relating to illness and injury in the prehospital setting.