Emergency Medical Technician
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 26
Last Re-Certification Date: 12/16/2025
Program Description
The Emergency Medical Technicial (EMT) Certificate program prepares students for employment in pre-hospital emergency medical services. Students will learn to assess, stabilize, and transport patients in emergent situations and gain skills in patient care, airway management, CPR, trauma response, and ambulance operations. The program includes Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC), Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and foundational coursework in medical terminology and healthcare math. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NREMT Certification exam and apply for licensure through the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Established in 2025
CIP: 51-0810 Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance).
Training Program Type
Vocational
Local Information
| The River Valley Workforce Investment Board requires growth information for the local workforce area. Employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show the following growth acocording to Illinois' Labor Market Information. | 3 |
| State Labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show the following growth. | 3 |
| Are your programs architecturally and programmatically accessible to individuals with disabilities? | Y |
| Does your organization have an EO policy? | Y |
| If the answer to EO #1a is yes, has a copy of your EO policy been submitted to Kane County Workforce Development in which your organization is headquartered? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a non discrimination and equal opportunity statement? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the provision of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the provision of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973? | Y |
| Do you have policy/procedures in effect requiring reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990? | Y |
| Does your policy contain a discrimination or sexual harassment complaint process procedure? | |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement or provision regarding sexual harassment? | |
| If the answer to EO#1a is no, will your organization agree to comply fully with the USDOL Equal Opportunity Assurance Statement - a signed copy is required to be filed with Kane County Workforce Development. Contact Jeanine Niedzwiedz for further information. | |
| Local labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted is greater than .1% | Y |
| State Labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show growth greater than .1%. | Y |
Provider Information
Shawnee Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (292042 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
MREMT and IDPH
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
16 Weeks ( 312.00 Hours / 17.50 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,800.00 |
| Books | $310.00 |
| Fees | $95.00 |
| Tests | $104.00 |
| Total Cost | $3,309.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
Application Procedure
Shawnee Community College Application for admission and high school transcripts must be submitted.
Entry Requirements:
- Other - Must be 18 years of age by Clinical and HS Grad or GED for NREMT Certification Test.
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Emergency Medical Technician
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 26
Last Re-Certification Date: 12/16/2025
Program Description
The Emergency Medical Technicial (EMT) Certificate program prepares students for employment in pre-hospital emergency medical services. Students will learn to assess, stabilize, and transport patients in emergent situations and gain skills in patient care, airway management, CPR, trauma response, and ambulance operations. The program includes Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC), Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and foundational coursework in medical terminology and healthcare math. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NREMT Certification exam and apply for licensure through the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Established in 2025
CIP: 51-0810 Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance).
Local Information
| The River Valley Workforce Investment Board requires growth information for the local workforce area. Employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show the following growth acocording to Illinois' Labor Market Information. | 3 |
| State Labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show the following growth. | 3 |
| Are your programs architecturally and programmatically accessible to individuals with disabilities? | Y |
| Does your organization have an EO policy? | Y |
| If the answer to EO #1a is yes, has a copy of your EO policy been submitted to Kane County Workforce Development in which your organization is headquartered? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a non discrimination and equal opportunity statement? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the provision of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the provision of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973? | Y |
| Do you have policy/procedures in effect requiring reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990? | Y |
| Does your policy contain a discrimination or sexual harassment complaint process procedure? | |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement or provision regarding sexual harassment? | |
| If the answer to EO#1a is no, will your organization agree to comply fully with the USDOL Equal Opportunity Assurance Statement - a signed copy is required to be filed with Kane County Workforce Development. Contact Jeanine Niedzwiedz for further information. | |
| Local labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted is greater than .1% | Y |
| State Labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show growth greater than .1%. | Y |
Provider Information
Shawnee Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (292042 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
MREMT and IDPH
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
16 Weeks ( 312.00 Hours / 17.50 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,800.00 |
| Books | $310.00 |
| Fees | $95.00 |
| Tests | $104.00 |
| Total Cost | $3,309.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
Application Procedure
Shawnee Community College Application for admission and high school transcripts must be submitted.
Entry Requirements:
- Other - Must be 18 years of age by Clinical and HS Grad or GED for NREMT Certification Test.
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction