Emergency Medical Technician Paramedical Services AAS Degree
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 25
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/19/2024
Program Description
This program is designed to prepare students for a career as a Paramedic. Career opportunities exist in the field of medical services, including medical and ambulance services, fire departments and industrial settings. Graduates will be eligible to apply to take the Illinois Department of Public Health Paramedic licensure examination. Learning will occur in classroom, laboratory, hospital and field clinical settings.
Established in 2004
CIP: 51-0904 Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Rend Lake College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (292042 )
- (292043 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Illinois Department of Public Health
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
License, Associates Degree
80 Weeks ( 1792.00 Hours / 68.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $7,480.00 |
| Fees | $3,030.00 |
| Tests | $170.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $190.00 |
| Total Cost | $10,870.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
Application Procedure
Application is completed during advisement appointment.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Prerequisites - EMT 1250 Emergency Medical Tech
- Other - Must have a Illinois EMT Basic License or in the process of getting licensure; placement testing
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Emergency Medical Technician Paramedical Services AAS Degree
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 25
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/19/2024
Program Description
This program is designed to prepare students for a career as a Paramedic. Career opportunities exist in the field of medical services, including medical and ambulance services, fire departments and industrial settings. Graduates will be eligible to apply to take the Illinois Department of Public Health Paramedic licensure examination. Learning will occur in classroom, laboratory, hospital and field clinical settings.
Established in 2004
CIP: 51-0904 Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
Provider Information
Rend Lake College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (292042 )
- (292043 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Illinois Department of Public Health
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
License, Associates Degree
80 Weeks ( 1792.00 Hours / 68.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $7,480.00 |
| Fees | $3,030.00 |
| Tests | $170.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $190.00 |
| Total Cost | $10,870.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
Application Procedure
Application is completed during advisement appointment.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Prerequisites - EMT 1250 Emergency Medical Tech
- Other - Must have a Illinois EMT Basic License or in the process of getting licensure; placement testing
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes