Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic AAS
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/26/2024
Program Description
This degree program prepares individuals for employment as a paramedic. Those receiving the degree are prepared to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician Examination for employment as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic. The course is taught to the National EMS Education Standards and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Scope of Practice. This certificate is offered through a collaboration between Waubonsee Community College and the Southern Fox Valley Emergency Medical Services System (SFVEMSS) Paramedic Training Program based at Northwestern Medicine-Delnor Hospital.
Established in 2007
CIP: 51-0904 Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Waubonsee Community College
Program Contact Info
Delnor Community Hospital
300 S. Randall Road
Geneva, IL 60134
300 S. Randall Road
Geneva, IL 60134
2060 Ogden Avenue
Aurora, IL 60504
Aurora, IL 60504
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (292042 )
- (292043 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
IDPH
Quality Assurance
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Associates Degree
104 Weeks ( 1536.00 Hours / 60.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $8,280.00 |
| Books | $1,900.00 |
| Fees | $496.00 |
| Tests | $270.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $550.00 |
| Total Cost | $11,496.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
- Many public and private providers
Application Procedure
For further information, please call the Counseling Department at (630) 466-2361. Students can register online, mail, fax or walk-in at any campus location.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Math - Contact Career Advisor
- Reading - Contact Career Advisor
- Writing - college level
- Other - EMT-Basic
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic AAS
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/26/2024
Program Description
This degree program prepares individuals for employment as a paramedic. Those receiving the degree are prepared to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician Examination for employment as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic. The course is taught to the National EMS Education Standards and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Scope of Practice. This certificate is offered through a collaboration between Waubonsee Community College and the Southern Fox Valley Emergency Medical Services System (SFVEMSS) Paramedic Training Program based at Northwestern Medicine-Delnor Hospital.
Established in 2007
CIP: 51-0904 Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
Provider Information
Waubonsee Community College
Program Contact Info
Delnor Community Hospital
300 S. Randall Road
Geneva, IL 60134
300 S. Randall Road
Geneva, IL 60134
2060 Ogden Avenue
Aurora, IL 60504
Aurora, IL 60504
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (292042 )
- (292043 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
IDPH
Quality Assurance
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Associates Degree
104 Weeks ( 1536.00 Hours / 60.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $8,280.00 |
| Books | $1,900.00 |
| Fees | $496.00 |
| Tests | $270.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $550.00 |
| Total Cost | $11,496.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
- Many public and private providers
Application Procedure
For further information, please call the Counseling Department at (630) 466-2361. Students can register online, mail, fax or walk-in at any campus location.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Math - Contact Career Advisor
- Reading - Contact Career Advisor
- Writing - college level
- Other - EMT-Basic
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes