Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic • Certificate of Achievement
OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM
Total Credit Hours: 34
Colleague Code: CA.EMTP
Curriculum Code: EMS 203
Recommended Course Sequence:
First Semester: EMS 201
Second Semester: EMS 202
Third Semester: EMS 203
Program Information:
- This applied science program of study must be taken in its entirety to meet degree requirements.
- This certificate program prepares students for an occupation in the professional field of Emergency Medical Services, EMT-Paramedic
- The EMS Program is offered under a cooperative agreement among the St. John's Hospital/Memorial Medical Center EMS Systems and LLCC. Course offerings, schedules, curriculum, instructors and program policies are subject to approval by these agencies within the statutory requirements of the Illinois Department of Public Health
- The program begins each semester
- Students are involved in 500 contact hours of field internship during the program and all field assignments must be completed prior to the completion of the program
- EMS students must maintain a grade of 80% or higher to achieve a passing grade
- State of Illinois licensure as a paramedic requires graduates to pass the examination administered by the Illinois Department of Public Health
- Students must pass a drug screen prior to the start of the program.
For Program Information Contact:
Health Professions Department at 217.786.2834 or 217.786.2449 or see an academic advisor.
Admission to the program:
- Current EMT-Basic license, documentation required
Required Program Courses (34 credits)
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EMT Paramedic Medical |
14 credits |
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EMT Paramedic Trauma |
14 credits |
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EMT Paramedic Specialized Care |
6 credits |