2025-2026 Catalog

Emergency Medical Services (Paramedic), Certificate

Certificate—40 credit hours

Curriculum Code 1320

This program is for those who want to go into the public or private sector as paramedics. It can also be an alternative career path for those presently in the fire science field.  

 

Necessary Program Prerequisites/Admission Requirements

In addition to the standard college entrance requirements, students applying for admission to this program must possess a current Illinois Emergency Medical Technician License, selective admissions process.

Note: The program is in the process of seeking CoAEMSP Accreditation approval.

Required Career Courses

40 credit hours as follows:

EMS-102Paramedic I

10

EMS-103Paramedic II

9

EMS-104Paramedic III

10

EMS-233Field Experience

6

EMS-237Seminar/Capstone

5

(Note: EMS-102, EMS-103, EMS-104, EMS-233, and EMS-237 must be completed within one calendar year)

Suggested Schedule

Semester 1 (19 credit hours)

EMS-102Paramedic I

10

EMS-103Paramedic II

9

(Take EMS-102: 1st 8 weeks)

(Take EMS-103: 2nd 8 weeks)

(Note: EMS-102 and EMS-103 must be completed within one calendar year)

Semester 2 (10 credit hours)

EMS-104Paramedic III

10

(Note: EMS-104 must be completed within one calendar year)

Semester 3 (11 credit hours)

EMS-233Field Experience

6

EMS-237Seminar/Capstone

5

(Note: EMS-233 and EMS-237 must be completed within one calendar year)