McLean County Area EMS System
705 North East Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
Bloomington, IL 61701
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http://www.mcleancountyems.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 |
| Specialized accreditation | CAAHEP/CoAEMSP accredited paramedic program |
| Specialized licensure | Illinois Department of Public Health |
| Setting | Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Population of city the school is in | 75,100 |
| Distance from campus to city center | 1 mile |
| Public transportation to campus | Bloomington Normal Public Transit |
| Student parking on campus | Available on site |
| County | McLean |
| Feature | Note |
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| Total number of students | Varies by program |
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| Costs (for proprietary schools) | 2017 Fall EMT-Paramedic Tuition- $5,887 (includes: Books, Access Code, Uniforms, Medical Supply Kit) |
| Tuition refund policy |
• If a student withdraws from the program prior to the start date of the first semester, they will receive a 100% refund. • If a student withdraws from the program before the second class session, they will receive a 50% refund on that semester’s tuition. • If a student withdraws from the program after the second class session, they will not receive a refund. |
| Deferment plan (you can pay part of your tuition at the start of the term and the rest at the end of the term) | Yes |
| Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) | Yes |
| Tuition guarantee (you aren't affected by tuition increases; the tuition you pay your first year is the amount you pay all years) | Yes |
| Other tuition payment plan information |
Paramedic students can pay for the entire program or by semester (4). Basic students must pay the entire amount up front. |
| Feature | Note |
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| Admissions contact person | Dylan Ferguson |
| Admissions contact title | EMS System Coordinator |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 309.827.4348 |
| Minority admissions contact person | Greg Scott |
| Minority admissions contact title | EMS Coordinator |
| For incoming students | Open (virtually all applicants are accepted) |
| Open admissions policy applies to | All |
| Other information about entrance difficulty | Prospective students must pass a criminal background check. |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Other education requirements for admission | Valid Healthcare Provider CPR card and an IDPH issued EMT-Basic license is required for admission into the paramedic program. |
| Admission is available | Varies by program |
| Other information about applying | Courses open for application are posted on our website. |
| Submit these items: | |
| Application | Required for all students |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
| Other application materials | Required for all students |
| Other application requirements information | Immunization records current- (MMR, HepB, T-dap, TB, Flu), personal liability insurance |
| Minority admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions contact person #2 | Jon Dassow |
| Admissions contact title #2 | EMS Education Coordinator |
| Admissions contact e-mail #2 | |
| Feature | Note |
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| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| Academic calendar |
EMT- Basic 16 weeks EMT- Paramedic 64 weeks |
| Grading system | Letter grades for didactic, pass/ fail for laboratory |
| Number of faculty on campus | 5 |
| Student faculty ratio | 9:1 |
| Average class size | |
| Lecture | 10 |
| Laboratory | 10 |
| Discussion | 10 |
| Other attendance options | Varied by course, night classes are occasionally offered. |
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| Tutoring | Yes |
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| Career counseling | Yes |