Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 4
Last Re-Certification Date: 4/30/2026
Program Description
The EMT-Basic course will provide students the necessary skills to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support with an ambulance or other specialized service. Students will be able to perform the following tasks at the basic level: Recognize the nature of the patient's condition and assess needs for emergency care. Administer the appropriate emergency care. Lift, move and/or position the patient to ease discomfort and prevent further injury.
Established in 2000
CIP: 51-0904 Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Illinois Valley Community College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (292042 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Illinois Dept. of Public Health
Quality Assurance
Education Information
License
16 Weeks ( 200.00 Hours / 10.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,460.00 |
| Books | $300.00 |
| Fees | $227.00 |
| Tests | $129.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $250.00 |
| Total Cost | $2,366.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Students should contact the EMS Program Coordinator for more information regarding enrollment and admissions testing.
Application to IVCC can be submitted online at:
http://www.ivcc.edu/apply
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Math - MTH 0920
- Reading - RED 0900
- Prerequisites - Iinnoculations
- Other - 18 years of age, Background check
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 4
Last Re-Certification Date: 4/30/2026
Program Description
The EMT-Basic course will provide students the necessary skills to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support with an ambulance or other specialized service. Students will be able to perform the following tasks at the basic level: Recognize the nature of the patient's condition and assess needs for emergency care. Administer the appropriate emergency care. Lift, move and/or position the patient to ease discomfort and prevent further injury.
Established in 2000
CIP: 51-0904 Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
Provider Information
Illinois Valley Community College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (292042 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Illinois Dept. of Public Health
Quality Assurance
Education Information
License
16 Weeks ( 200.00 Hours / 10.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,460.00 |
| Books | $300.00 |
| Fees | $227.00 |
| Tests | $129.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $250.00 |
| Total Cost | $2,366.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Students should contact the EMS Program Coordinator for more information regarding enrollment and admissions testing.
Application to IVCC can be submitted online at:
http://www.ivcc.edu/apply
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Math - MTH 0920
- Reading - RED 0900
- Prerequisites - Iinnoculations
- Other - 18 years of age, Background check
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes