Paramedical Services Program Application Checklist

Important Contacts

Accreditation

Lake Land College EMS Program is fully accredited by:

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs

25400 US Highway 19 North

Suite 158

Clearwater, FL 33763

www.caahep.org

Higher Learning Commission

230 South LaSalle St. Suite 7-500

Chicago, IL 60604

inquiry@hlcommission.org

Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions

8301 Lakeview Parkway

Suite 111-312

Rowlett, TX 75088

www.coaemsp.org

Mission: The mission of CoAEMSP is to advance the quality of EMS education through CAAHEP accreditation. Accreditation is a voluntary, self-regulatory process by which non-governmental associations recognize educational institutions or programs that have been found to meet or exceed standards and criteria for educational quality. Accreditation also assists in the further improvement of the institutions or programs as related to resources invested, processes followed, and results achieved. The monitoring of certificate, diploma, and degree offerings is tied closely to state examination and licensing rules and to the oversight of preparation for work in the profession.

Complete these steps by November 1st of the application year

• Complete an Application for Lake Land College – Select “AAS.PS.TRK” as the academic program. This will ensure you are assigned an emergency services academic advisor. It will also generate a Laker email account; prospective students are expected to check it regularly for correspondence. (Note: College acceptance does not guarantee admission into the program.)
• If applicable, send college transcripts to the Admissions & Records Office. If courses have been completed at another institution, be sure to request a “Transcript Evaluation” for AAS.PS.TRK from the Admissions & Records Office to ensure courses transfer.
• Submit a high school diploma or proof of GED to Lake Land College Admissions & Records Office prior to the November 1st deadline.
• Submit placement information in reading and English in one of the following ways.
  • ACT or SAT score submitted to the Admissions & Records Office.
  • Take our placement test. Call 217-234-5301 to schedule.
  • Submit a high school transcript with proof of a “B” average or higher cumulative GPA.
  • For students who took GED 2016 or later, submit English test score of 165 or higher.
  • Previous college credit. Email the Counselor for the Paramedic program your unofficial transcript to see if you qualify.
• Complete a Paramedical Services Application indicating interest in the Paramedical Services – Associate Degree Program or the Paramedical Services – Certificate Program. These are available online at the Lake Land College website. Select Admissions, Special Admission Programs, select Paramedical Services, scroll and select the red Paramedical Services Application link. Receipt of this form will prompt the department to start a file, and correspondence will begin.
• Submit a copy of your current EMT-B, EMT-I, AEMT Illinois license and employment verification that demonstrates 6 months of employment experience, OR a letter of recommendation from the EMS Systems Coordinator, Fire Chief, or Ambulance Manager (must be completed with the program application).
• Complete pre-requisite of BIO-050 OR BIO-225 with a grade of “C” or above prior to starting the program in the spring, OR, if accepted, during the first semester of the program.
• Within 2-3 weeks of receipt of the completed Paramedical Services Application Form, applicants will be notified via email regarding eligibility for the program.
• To find out more about the Paramedical Services program, visit https://www.lakelandcollege.edu/guided-pathways/emergency-medical-services/.

The Allied Health Program guidelines and expectations align with the College’s Pandemic Safety Response Guidelines. If the College updates the guidelines or clinical partners impose more restrictive guidelines, such as a vaccination mandate, the Allied Health Programs will follow those guidelines. If a student refuses to comply with the clinical site’s protocols, he/she will fail to meet clinical objectives and will therefore fail the course.

Certificate Program Model

Associate Degree Program Model

On November 1st, a review of files will begin to determine students for spring admissions. Admission scores are calculated utilizing the following rubric, approved by the department.

Paramedical Services Admissions Rubric

Selection process: Program director will start with the highest score to determine acceptance into the program, with placement in descending order.

Cost Estimate for Paramedical Services Program Completion*

Certificate Program

Associate Degree Program

Functional Abilities and Skills of Emergency Medical Services Students/Essential Qualifications

All students in the Lake Land College EMS Program must be able to perform diverse, complex, and specific functions and skills. Functional ability is a state of wellness. Therefore, these functions and skills are essential for the successful completion of the program’s requirements and for ensuring the health and safety of patients, peers, faculty, and other healthcare providers. The functions and skills include, but are not limited to, the following abilities: