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, earn the certificate and be eligible to challenge the state licensing exam.
- 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 and background check prior to the start of the program.
Top 3 Occupations According to www.onetonline.org:
- Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics (29-2041.00)
- Emergency Management Specialists (13-1061.00)
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants (53-3011.00)
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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Paramedic -- Pathophysiology |
14 credits |
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Paramedic -- Medical/Trauma |
14 credits |
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Paramedic -- Specialized Care |
6 credits |
Lincoln Land Community College provides the following information in compliance with the “Program Integrity” and “Gainful Employment in a Recognized Occupation” regulations as defined by the US Department of Education (34 CFR 668.8).
Gainful Employment Information
In-District Tuition & Fees: |
$4,494 |
Books & Supplies: |
$1,554 |
Academic Year 09-10 Completions: |
17 |
On-time Completion** |
17 |
On-time Rate** |
100.0% |
Placement Rate*** |
100.0% |
Median Federal Loan**** |
$0 |
Median Private Loan**** |
$0 |
Median LLCC Loan**** |
$0 |
** Many students attend part-time and will not be able to complete the certificate in the amount of time indicated in the LLCC catalog. Students may also work on multiple degrees/certificates simultaneously, which often lengthens their time to completion.
***Calculated from FY10,11,12 respondents to employment status on the LLCC Career & Technical Graduate Follow-up Survey
****This is the median loan amount borrowed by certificate completers in 2010-2011