Loyola University Medical Center

2160 South First Avenue
Building 110/LL
Maywood, IL 60153

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https://www.loyolamedicine.org/ems/resources/class-descriptions-info/paramedic-academy

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Main telephone 7083272547
Contact person name Joshua Hintz
Contact person title Paramedic Program Director
Contact person e-mail Email
Contact person phone 7083272533

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Public or private Private
Type of school Allied Health
Denomination Catholic
Degrees offered Certificate
School accreditation Approved by Illinois Department of Public Health
Specialized accreditation Joint Review Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS Professions, Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
Setting Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city)
Population of city the school is in 24,164
County Cook
School visit availability M-F
Contact to set up school visit Joshua Hintz, A.A.S., CCEMT-P, EMT-P
Lead EMS Instructor, Emergency Medical Services (Pre-Hospital)
Loyola University Medical Center

mailto:Joshua.Hintz@luhs.org
W 708-327-2545
C 815-757-0158

2160 S. First Ave.
Bldg 110/LL, Office 0221
Maywood, IL 60153

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Total number of male students 8
Total number of female students 6
Total number of students 14

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Costs (for proprietary schools) Application Fee: $50
Paramedic Program: Tuition is collected through the College of DuPage at the current in-district rate.
(includes textbooks, specialty course registration fees, lab fees, as well as a clinical uniform polo shirt, and sweatshirt. Students are responsible for licensing exam fees. A non-refundable deposit of $1000 will be required for all candidates accepted to the program.
Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) Yes
Other tuition payment plan information Financial aid may be available through the College of DuPage
Veterans Yes

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Financial aid contact e-mail Email
Veteran's benefits
Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored Yes
Other veteran's benefits information Post 911

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Admissions contact person Joshua Hintz, A.A.S., CCEMT-P, EMT-P
Admissions contact title Paramedic Program Director
Admissions contact e-mail Email
Admissions phone (local) 708-327-2545
For incoming students Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted)
Open admissions policy applies to Paramedic Program
Groups or programs with a different entrance difficulty level EMT Program
Entrance difficulty level for these groups Open (virtually all applicants are accepted)
High school education High school diploma required and GED accepted.
Other education requirements for admission Recommend minimum of 6 months of EMT experience.
Anatomy & Physiology coursework is required by time of application.
Medical Terminology coursework is required by time of application.
Admission is available January
Application deadline September
Application fee $50
Submit these items:
Application Required for all students
College transcript Required for all students
High school transcript or GED certificate Required for all students
Interview Required for all students
Letters of recommendation Required for all students
Other application materials Application Packet through College of DuPage
Other application materials Required for all students
Other information about exams EMT, Reading, Math

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Pre-certification training Yes
Pre-licensing training Yes
Certificate or diploma Yes
Academic calendar Annual
Grading system Letter Grade and pass/fail
Average class size
Lecture 24
Laboratory 5
Discussion 10
Computers on campus for student use Yes
Computer lab available to students Yes

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Academic advising Yes
Remedial education courses Yes
Tutoring Yes
Basic job skills Yes
Orientation Yes
Placement testing Yes
Designated parking Yes
Learning aids Yes
Registration assistance Yes
Tutors Yes
24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus Yes
Campus patrolled by trained security personnel Yes
Late night transport service Yes

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Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation 100%
Alumni networking and mentoring Yes
Job interview preparation Yes
On campus recruitment by employers Yes
Placement assistance Yes
Résumé preparation assistance Yes
Résumé referral to employers Yes
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