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https://www.northshore.org/Feature | Note |
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Public or private | Private |
Type of school | Allied Health |
Degrees offered | Certificate |
School accreditation | Approved by Illinois Department of Public Health; Affiliated with College of Lake County. |
Specialized accreditation | Accredited program through CAAHEP. |
Setting | Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city) |
Closest major metropolitan area | Chicago |
Population of city the school is in | 30,575 |
Public transportation to campus | Metra train station approximately 1/2 mile away |
Student parking on campus | Free parking |
County | Lake |
School visit availability | By appointment |
Contact to set up school visit |
Pamela Pauly 847.480.2812 mailto:ppauly@northshore.org |
Additional information | Simulation Center with dedicated classroom |
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Other enrollment information | Maximum per class 25 |
Other age of student information | At least 18 years of age |
Percentage of students 25 or older | 80% |
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Costs (for proprietary schools) |
Medical Laboratory Science Program: $8,890 (includes fees, books, insurance, & exam) Phlebotomy: $1,200 Nurse Anesthetist Program: $83,224 (includes fees & books) Emergency Medical Technician $1000 (does not include books, health clearance, background check, liability, uniform) Paramedic $4700 (does not include books, health clearance, background check, liability,uniform) |
Tuition refund policy | 80% on or before 3rd day of class |
Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) | Yes |
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Veteran's benefits | |
Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored | Yes |
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Admissions contact person | Pamela Pauly |
Admissions contact title | Manager, Emergency Medical Services |
Admissions contact e-mail | |
Admissions phone (local) | 847.480.2812 |
High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
Postsecondary education | Anatomy and Physiology for Paramedic Program |
Other education requirements for admission | Writing/Reading Readiness, Algebra Readiness |
Admission is available | November Paramedic; April EMT Summer; June EMT Fall |
Application fee | $25 |
Submit these items: | |
Application | Required for all students |
College transcript | Required for some students |
High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
Interview | Required for all students |
Letters of recommendation (#) | 2 |
Letters of recommendation | Required for all students |
Written essay or personal statement | Required for all students |
Letters of recommendation | 2, required for all students |
Admissions contact person #2 | Jill Maryan |
Admissions contact title #2 | Assistant EMS System Coordinator |
Admissions contact e-mail #2 |
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Certificate or diploma | Yes |
Academic calendar |
EMT: June EMT: August Paramedic: January |
Grading system | Letter grade |
Evenings | Yes |
Summer school | Yes |
Computers on campus for student use | Yes |
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Other information about academic services | Affiliated with College of Lake County, academic services available on their campus. |
Accessibility contact person | Pamela Pauly |
Accessibility contact phone | 847.480.2812 |
Accessibility services other | Office for Students with Disabilities at College of Lake County will evaluate all requests. |
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Career contact person | Pamela Pauly |
Career contact title | EMS Manager, EMS System Coordinator |
Career contact e-mail address |