Emergency Medical Technician Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
TThe primary focus of the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is to provide basic emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the Emergency Medical System (EMS). This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation and will function as part of a comprehensive EMS response plan, under medical oversight. EMTs perform interventions with the basic equipment typically found on an ambulance and is a link from the scene to the emergency health care system.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Emergency Medical Technician Certificate, the graduate will be able to:
Describe the foundation knowledge of the Emergency Medical Technician.
Demonstrate appropriate airway management.
Demonstrate appropriate way to conduct the patient assessment.
Provide appropriate out of hospital medical care for critical and emergent medical patients.
Provide appropriate out of hospital medical care for critical and emergent trauma patients.
Describe ambulance operations.
Established in 2022
CIP: 51-0904 Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Triton College
Program Contact Info
2000 Fifth Avenue
River Grove, IL 60171
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 456-0300
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (292042 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
College Certificate
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Industry Standard: ICCB
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion
16 Weeks ( 120.00 Hours / 8.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,224.00 |
| Books | $180.00 |
| Fees | $128.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,532.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
Application Procedure
The Admissions Office is the first point of contact between a prospective student and Triton College. Our staff can assist any student in the application and enrollment process.
Student Center, B Building, Room B-140
Phone: (708) 456-0300, Ext 3130
Email: admissions@triton.edu
Once the student has applied for a program, they must visit the Career Center, Building A, Room 204 where the TARA form and accompanying documents will be submitted. Maximum Tuition and Fees cap for this program is $3000.00
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Emergency Medical Technician Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
TThe primary focus of the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is to provide basic emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the Emergency Medical System (EMS). This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation and will function as part of a comprehensive EMS response plan, under medical oversight. EMTs perform interventions with the basic equipment typically found on an ambulance and is a link from the scene to the emergency health care system.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Emergency Medical Technician Certificate, the graduate will be able to:
Describe the foundation knowledge of the Emergency Medical Technician.
Demonstrate appropriate airway management.
Demonstrate appropriate way to conduct the patient assessment.
Provide appropriate out of hospital medical care for critical and emergent medical patients.
Provide appropriate out of hospital medical care for critical and emergent trauma patients.
Describe ambulance operations.
Established in 2022
CIP: 51-0904 Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
Provider Information
Triton College
Program Contact Info
2000 Fifth Avenue
River Grove, IL 60171
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 456-0300
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (292042 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
College Certificate
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Industry Standard: ICCB
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion
16 Weeks ( 120.00 Hours / 8.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,224.00 |
| Books | $180.00 |
| Fees | $128.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,532.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
Application Procedure
The Admissions Office is the first point of contact between a prospective student and Triton College. Our staff can assist any student in the application and enrollment process.
Student Center, B Building, Room B-140
Phone: (708) 456-0300, Ext 3130
Email: admissions@triton.edu
Once the student has applied for a program, they must visit the Career Center, Building A, Room 204 where the TARA form and accompanying documents will be submitted. Maximum Tuition and Fees cap for this program is $3000.00
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction