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http://www.mcleancountyems.orgFeature | 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 |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |