Paramedicine
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 23
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/19/2025
Program Description
Paramedics provide immediate advanced care to critically ill or injured people on-scene and provide transportation to hospitals, care facilities and residences. The ability to work under pressure in challenging environments, think critically to make difficult decisions independently and accurately perform life-saving skills such as critical care medication administration, advanced airway management, and advanced cardiac life support. A knowledge base is also needed in areas such as cardiology, respiratory, neurology, traumatic injuries and many others for both adult and pediatric patients to become a successful Paramedic. Students completing the program enter the profession as an EMT-Paramedic licensed at both State and National levels; and will meet all requirements to be certified by the State of Illinois Department of Public Health to be employed in the field of emergency medicine. Students will also complete the course with certifications in, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support, International Trauma Life Support, Emergency Pediatric Care, Advanced Medical Life Support, and Pediatric Education for the Pre-Hospital Professional.
Established in 2004
CIP: 51-0904 Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Kaskaskia College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (292042 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
IDPH
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
- Industry Standard: Illinois Department of Public Health
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
40 Weeks ( 1110.00 Hours / 45.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $7,470.00 |
| Books | $1,170.00 |
| Fees | $1,244.00 |
| Tests | $175.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $345.00 |
| Total Cost | $10,404.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Institutional Scholarships
- PATH Grant & personal loans
Application Procedure
This is a special admission program. Please call the Kaskaskia College Enrollment Center at 618-545-3000 for details.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Math - general
- Prerequisites - CPR Certification (ARC or AHA)
- Other - EMT - B license
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: Paramedicine
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 23
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/19/2025
Program Description
Paramedics provide immediate advanced care to critically ill or injured people on-scene and provide transportation to hospitals, care facilities and residences. The ability to work under pressure in challenging environments, think critically to make difficult decisions independently and accurately perform life-saving skills such as critical care medication administration, advanced airway management, and advanced cardiac life support. A knowledge base is also needed in areas such as cardiology, respiratory, neurology, traumatic injuries and many others for both adult and pediatric patients to become a successful Paramedic. Students completing the program enter the profession as an EMT-Paramedic licensed at both State and National levels; and will meet all requirements to be certified by the State of Illinois Department of Public Health to be employed in the field of emergency medicine. Students will also complete the course with certifications in, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support, International Trauma Life Support, Emergency Pediatric Care, Advanced Medical Life Support, and Pediatric Education for the Pre-Hospital Professional.
Established in 2004
CIP: 51-0904 Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
Provider Information
Kaskaskia College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (292042 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
IDPH
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
- Industry Standard: Illinois Department of Public Health
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
40 Weeks ( 1110.00 Hours / 45.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $7,470.00 |
| Books | $1,170.00 |
| Fees | $1,244.00 |
| Tests | $175.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $345.00 |
| Total Cost | $10,404.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Institutional Scholarships
- PATH Grant & personal loans
Application Procedure
This is a special admission program. Please call the Kaskaskia College Enrollment Center at 618-545-3000 for details.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Math - general
- Prerequisites - CPR Certification (ARC or AHA)
- Other - EMT - B license
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