Bakersfield College

Bakersfield College offers a wide range of academic programs, including public safety training for careers in fire-fighting, EMS, and law enforcement. The college focuses on providing accessible education and resources to students in Kern County through various campuses and centers.

Location

Bakersfield, CA6 Locations

Phone

6613954011

Email

czoller@bakersfieldcollege.edu

Available Programs

Choose from available first responder training programs.

Emergency Medical Technician Job Skills Certificate

Panorama Campus (Main Campus)Shafter Learning CenterWeill Institute (Downtown)Delano CampusBC SouthwestArvin Educational Center

This program provides students with the skills and knowledge to perform basic emergency care as part of a mobile emergency team, including assessment and care techniques for medical emergencies. Students are prepared for the National Registry exam for state and local certification as an EMT.

Fire Fighter I Academy Certificate of Achievement

Panorama Campus (Main Campus)Shafter Learning CenterWeill Institute (Downtown)Delano CampusBC SouthwestArvin Educational Center

This certificate is designed to prepare students for the national registry exam and certification as a California State EMT. The program meets training and educational requirements established by the State Fire Marshal’s Office for Fire Fighter I certification.

Paramedic Associate in Science Degree

Panorama Campus (Main Campus)Shafter Learning CenterWeill Institute (Downtown)Delano CampusBC SouthwestArvin Educational Center

This comprehensive two-year program prepares students for a career as a paramedic through both classroom instruction and clinical experience. Key topics include patient assessment, advanced life support techniques, and emergency medical services operations, while graduates are eligible to take the National Registry exam and become licensed paramedics.

Training Locations

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Panorama Campus (Main Campus)

1801 Panorama Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93305
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Shafter Learning Center

236 James Street
Shafter, CA 93263
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Weill Institute (Downtown)

2100 Chester Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
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Delano Campus

1450 Timmons Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
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BC Southwest

9400 Camino Media
Bakersfield, CA 93311
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Arvin Educational Center

1001 Varsity Rd.
Arvin, CA 93203