| Paramedical Services (AAS.PS) |
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| Associate in Applied Science Degree |
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The associate degree in Paramedical Services is a two-year intensive program that includes classroom, skills laboratory, hospital and field clinical experiences. The student is awarded an associate in applied science degree upon successful completion of the program and will be eligible to take the Illinois Department of Public Health EMT-Paramedic licensing examination or the National Registry of EMTs examination.
Completion of the associate degree in Paramedical Services does not guarantee
licensure. There are some conditions for which the Illinois Department
of Public Health may refuse to issue a license. Please consult with the
EMS Director to avoid license application hindrances.
This program is conducted in cooperation with Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
and is approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of EMS
and Highway Safety.
Program graduates are prepared for career opportunities in
the field of Emergency Medical Services (EMS), including, but not limited to,
urban and rural ambulance services and/or fire departments; industrial settings;
clinical settings; and positions overseas. |
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| First Year |
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| 1st Semester |
Semester Hours |
| EMS 050 |
Emergency Med. Tech. - Basic |
6 |
| BIO 225* |
Human Anatomy & Physiology I |
4 |
| PSY 279 |
Human Development/Life Span |
3 |
| AHE 055 |
Math for Medications |
2 |
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Total |
15 |
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| 2nd Semester |
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Semester Hours |
| BIO 226 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology II |
4 |
| HED 290 |
Disease Processes |
2 |
| ENG 120 |
Composition I |
3 |
| EMS 056 |
Paramedical Services I |
6 |
| EMS 065 |
Paramedic Skills I |
2 |
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Total |
17 |
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| Summer Term |
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Semester Hours |
| EMS 057 |
Paramedical Services II |
9 |
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Total |
9 |
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| Second Year |
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| 1st Semester |
Semester Hours |
| EMS 062 |
EMS Pharmacology |
2 |
| EMS 058 |
Paramedical Services III |
10 |
| PSY 271 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
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Total |
15 |
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| 2nd Semester |
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Semester Hours |
| EMS 059 |
Paramedical Services IV |
10 |
| EMS 066 |
Paramedic Skills II |
2 |
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Total |
12 |
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| Admission Criteria |
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| The following procedures and prerequisites must be satisfied
before admission to the Lake Land College Paramedical Services Program.
The following admission criteria and procedures are in accordance with
Illinois law. |
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Admission to Lake Land College.
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Paramedic Program intent form.
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Official high school transcript or GED certificate on file
with the Admissions and Records office.
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Satisfactory scores on assessment battery and placement tests.
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Satisfactory score on EMS Assessment Test.
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Completion of prerequisite courses.
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In those years when there are more qualified applicants than
spaces available in the program, admission is competitive and selective
by use of an objective formula approved by the EMS Department. This formula
includes the date on the intent form filed in the EMS office; EMS Assessment
test score; and academic achievement in prerequisite and co-requisite courses.
The most recent EMS Assessment test score is used. An EMS Assessment test
score more than three years preceding the April 1 deadline is not acceptable.
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| Note: State regulations require Lake Land College to first
accept qualified in-district applicants. If space permits, consideration
will then be given to out-of-district applicants. Applicants seeking admission
in the Paramedical Services Program, must have a completed file in the
EMS department by April 1. |
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| Acceptance |
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| The following admission requirements must be submitted after notification of acceptance. |
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Copy of current Healthcare Provider, or equivalent CPR Card. |
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Copy of current driver's license. |
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Copy of current EMT-Basic or EMT Intermediate license. |
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Documentation of immunization and physical examination (forms
provided by the EMS Department). |
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| Additional Information |
In addition to tuition and fees, costs for the Paramedical Services program to students include textbooks, lab coat, physical examination, immunization, licensing examination fee, and transportation to hospital and field clinical experiences.
Co-requisite courses may be completed before, but not after the semester
indicated. Students receiving below a "C" must repeat the course. Prerequisite
courses may not be used to satisfy graduation requirements.
Licensed EMT-Intermediates,
who have been trained to the 1999 EMT-Intermediate National Standard Curriculum,
may apply to the EMS department for a waiver of EMS 065 Paramedic Skills
I. A copy of a current EMT-I license and EMT-I program transcript must
be submitted for validation. EMT-Is who are applying for the Paramedical
Services program, should see the EMS Director for additional requirements.
High school students who successfully complete Tech-Prep curriculum should
consult with the director regarding enrollment requirements and procedures. |
