The certificate in Emergency Medical Services program includes
classroom, skills laboratory, hospital and field clinical experiences.
The student is awarded a certificate upon successful completion of the
program and will be eligible to take the Illinois Department of Public
Health EMT-Intermediate licensing examination or the National Registry
of EMTs examination.
Completion of the certificate in Emergency Medical
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. |
| EMS 050 |
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic |
6 |
| EMS 051 |
Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate I |
5.5 |
| EMS 052 |
Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate II |
5.5 |
| 1)May be taken either semester. |
