Paramedic Associate Degree
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 11
Last Re-Certification Date: 5/8/2024
Program Description
The paramedic program prepares individuals to provide advanced life support in and out of hospital settings to critically ill and injured persons.
Established in 1988
CIP: 51-0904 Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Kankakee Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (292042 )
- (292043 )
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other (299099 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Associates Degree
104 Weeks ( 1664.00 Hours / 62.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $10,788.00 |
| Books | $842.00 |
| Fees | $630.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $848.00 |
| Total Cost | $13,108.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- SEOG, IIA, MRS, IVG, ING, VA Programs, FWS
Application Procedure
Student must apply to KCC and have high school diploma or GED equivalent, ASSET and CPR prior to enrollment.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Writing - ASSET reading and writing score equal to or greater than 80 with a reading score no lower than 38.
- Prerequisites - CPR Certificate
- Other - Criminal Background Check
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Other(Specify)
Performance Data
Program: Paramedic Associate Degree
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 11
Last Re-Certification Date: 5/8/2024
Program Description
The paramedic program prepares individuals to provide advanced life support in and out of hospital settings to critically ill and injured persons.
Established in 1988
CIP: 51-0904 Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
Provider Information
Kankakee Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (292042 )
- (292043 )
-
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other (299099 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Associates Degree
104 Weeks ( 1664.00 Hours / 62.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $10,788.00 |
| Books | $842.00 |
| Fees | $630.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $848.00 |
| Total Cost | $13,108.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- SEOG, IIA, MRS, IVG, ING, VA Programs, FWS
Application Procedure
Student must apply to KCC and have high school diploma or GED equivalent, ASSET and CPR prior to enrollment.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Writing - ASSET reading and writing score equal to or greater than 80 with a reading score no lower than 38.
- Prerequisites - CPR Certificate
- Other - Criminal Background Check
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Other(Specify)