College Credit Certificate inEmergency Medical Technician – Paramedic

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Why Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency Medical Services education is offered through the Allied Health department in cooperation with the Emergency Medical System of Genesis Medical Center, Illini Campus.

This education prepares individuals for entry-level positions as emergency medical technicians (EMS 100 & 102) and paramedics. The program prepares individuals to provide basic and advanced life support in out-of-the-hospital settings to critically ill and injured persons.

To seek EMT licensure prior to employment the student must successfully complete the EMT courses (EMS 100 & EMS 102) and sit for either the EMT Illinois Department of Public Health State examination or the National Registry Examination.

To seek Paramedic licensure prior to employment the student must successfully complete the Paramedic Certificate Program and sit for either the Paramedic Illinois Department of Public Health State examination or the National Registry Examination.

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Locations

Quad-Cities Campus

Formats

On-campus

Number of Credits

Next Start Date

Fall

Courses in Emergency Medical Technician

To prepare individuals to function in the pre-hospital role, a combination of educational methods will be used including theory instruction, demonstration and practice of life-saving skills for simulated and real emergency situations. Instruction is provided by physicians specializing in emergency medicine, registered nurses, and paramedics with advanced education in medical and trauma management.

First Semester

EMS 100 Emergency Medical Technician Basic (8)
EMS 102 Emergency Medical Technician
Basic Clinical (1)

Second Semester

EMS 110 Paramedic Theory I (7)
EMS 112 Paramedic Theory II (8)
EMS 114 Paramedic Clinical I (3)

Third Semester

EMS 210 Paramedic Theory III (7)
EMS 212 Paramedic Theory IV (7)
EMS 214 Paramedic Clinical II (4)

Summer Semester

EMS 216 Paramedic Clinical III (5)

Admission Requirements

Students must successfully document and meet all health and background checks required by academic programs and/or clinical sites prior to admission to program and/or courses. A physical examination and immunizations are required prior to beginning clinical practice/field time. Completion of pre-admission testing is required (contact Tyler Hynes at Hynest@bhc.edu or information.)

The curriculum in Emergency Medical Service is career-oriented and the applicant must meet the following requirements for admission.

High school graduation or equivalent
18 years of age
Physical examination is required prior to beginning clinical practice
Student must achieve a grade of 80% or above in all courses to continue in the program
Completion of pre-admission testing with appropriate placement score or REA 098, MATH 081 & ENG 091; or approval of EMS program director.