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You’ll begin by practicing your skills in class, then in the field. You’ll
receive practical, on-the-job training through supervised work with ambulance
crews, rescue teams, and hospital emergency room staffs.
Upon successfully completing the five-hour Emergency Medical Services I course,
you are eligible to take the Illinois EMT-Basic Certification examination.
You can complete the course in one semester.
Following EMT-Basic Certification and one year of pre-hospital experience as documented by a pre-hospital EMS agency, the EMS-Paramedic Certificate can be completed
in 12months. Upon successful completion of the coursework, you are eligible to take
the state examination for Emergency Medical Services: Paramedic (EMT-P).
All health professions programs require a State Police background check prior to or at the start of the first course in a program. A positive finding related to a felony conviction may limit clinical placement and employment.
Students are required to have a Health Care Provider CPR card to enroll in
EMT-B. Those holding the EMT-B certificate who wish to go on to EMT-Paramedic must be 18 years of age prior to taking the Illinois Licensure examination, have a high school diploma or equivalent, a current CPR for Healthcare Provider card, a current Illinois or National Registry EMT-Basic or EMT-Intermediate license, one year of pre-hospital experience as documented by a pre-hospital EMS agency, and a letter of support from an advanced life support agency.
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To maintain EMT certification, you must recertify every four years. This requires
120 hours of continuing education workshops, and yearly CPR training.
EMT-Basic classes are offered in the fall and spring semesters. Interested students
are encouraged to apply early. You must have a current health care provider CPR
certificate to enroll.
EMT-Paramedic classes begin in the early summer session. BIO 100 or 101 or 111 must be completed
prior to enrolling in the Paramedic program. Call the Health Professions department at 217/351-2224 for an application packet.
Emergency Medical Services - Basic
Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic
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