Paramedicine AAS-PMED
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 22
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/26/2025
Program Description
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs)and Paramedics are allied health professionals whose primary focus is to provide essential care and services as part of an emergency medical services (EMS) system. EMTs and Paramedics function under medical oversight and are a key link between the out of hospital environment and the health care system. EMTs possess a basic level of knowledge and skills, while Paramedics possess the more complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide competent care and appropriate disposition to those seeking their assistance. EMTs and Paramedics provide care using drugs and pharmacologic equipment and supplies as authorized by the EMS Medical Director. The EMT and Paramedics scope of practice ranges from basic to advanced life support and may occur at the point of patient contact, enroute to or between health care facilities, or in other settings.
Established in 1980
CIP: 51-0904 Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Lewis and Clark Community College
Program Contact Info
5500 Godfrey Road
Godfrey, IL 62035
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 468-5500
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (292042 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Associates Degree
76 Weeks ( 1173.00 Hours / 60.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $7,920.00 |
| Books | $2,400.00 |
| Fees | $1,800.00 |
| Tests | $220.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $500.00 |
| Total Cost | $12,840.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Must fill out Admissions Information Form. Must provide proof of HS Diploma/High School Equivalency (HSE). Must complete the College Placement Test, if required.
Entry Requirements:
- Math - College Placement Test
- Reading - College Placement Test
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
Performance Data
Program: Paramedicine AAS-PMED
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 22
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/26/2025
Program Description
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs)and Paramedics are allied health professionals whose primary focus is to provide essential care and services as part of an emergency medical services (EMS) system. EMTs and Paramedics function under medical oversight and are a key link between the out of hospital environment and the health care system. EMTs possess a basic level of knowledge and skills, while Paramedics possess the more complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide competent care and appropriate disposition to those seeking their assistance. EMTs and Paramedics provide care using drugs and pharmacologic equipment and supplies as authorized by the EMS Medical Director. The EMT and Paramedics scope of practice ranges from basic to advanced life support and may occur at the point of patient contact, enroute to or between health care facilities, or in other settings.
Established in 1980
CIP: 51-0904 Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
Provider Information
Lewis and Clark Community College
Program Contact Info
5500 Godfrey Road
Godfrey, IL 62035
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 468-5500
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (292042 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Associates Degree
76 Weeks ( 1173.00 Hours / 60.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $7,920.00 |
| Books | $2,400.00 |
| Fees | $1,800.00 |
| Tests | $220.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $500.00 |
| Total Cost | $12,840.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Must fill out Admissions Information Form. Must provide proof of HS Diploma/High School Equivalency (HSE). Must complete the College Placement Test, if required.
Entry Requirements:
- Math - College Placement Test
- Reading - College Placement Test
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs