Emergency Medical Services Paramedic
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 17
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/21/2023
Program Description
The Paramedic program (Certificate or AAS degree) prepares the student to practice as an advanced EMS provider with opportunities for increased responsibility.
Established in 1980
CIP: 51-0904 Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Parkland College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (292043 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Illinois Department of Public Health
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois Department of Public Health
- Industry Standard: National Standard Curriculum provided by the NT and National EMS Education Standards
Education Information
License
60 Weeks ( 8992.00 Hours / 29.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $5,176.00 |
| Books | $997.00 |
| Fees | $700.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $189.00 |
| Total Cost | $7,062.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- SWFT and SWFT+ Healthcare
Application Procedure
Contact Provider
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Language - TOEFL R=18, L=22, S=22, W=18
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Emergency Medical Services Paramedic
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 17
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/21/2023
Program Description
The Paramedic program (Certificate or AAS degree) prepares the student to practice as an advanced EMS provider with opportunities for increased responsibility.
Established in 1980
CIP: 51-0904 Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
Provider Information
Parkland College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (292043 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Illinois Department of Public Health
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois Department of Public Health
- Industry Standard: National Standard Curriculum provided by the NT and National EMS Education Standards
Education Information
License
60 Weeks ( 8992.00 Hours / 29.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $5,176.00 |
| Books | $997.00 |
| Fees | $700.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $189.00 |
| Total Cost | $7,062.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- SWFT and SWFT+ Healthcare
Application Procedure
Contact Provider
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Language - TOEFL R=18, L=22, S=22, W=18
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes