Emergency Medical Technician
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/17/2023
Program Description
The EMT program provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to handle the critically ill and injured in a Pre-hospital care environment. Areas covered include cardiac arrests, fractures, injuries, and childbirth. Students are prepared for the certification exam, which requires them to be at least 18 years of age. Students may obtain an information packet about prerequisite physical examination and immunizations from the Nursing Department at Prairie State College prior to the start of the course. Students must score a 78 or better on the reading portion of the COMPASS Placement Test to enroll in this course.
Established in 1997
CIP: 51-0904 Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Prairie State College
Program Contact Info
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
Community College Certificate of Completion
16 Weeks ( 120.00 Hours / 7.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,300.00 |
| Books | $300.00 |
| Fees | $65.00 |
| Tests | $100.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $215.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,980.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
The student brings any sponsored documents that need to be completed to the PSC Academic and Career Development Advisor located in the Adult Training and Outreach Center. The documents are returned to the sponsoring agency (student) for issuance of the voucher. Once the voucher is received, the student registers in Enrollment services at the main campus. Next, they would take the voucher to the Business office (Main Campus) to have their account updated to reflect they are being sponsored.
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $3,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Writing - placement in ENG 101
- Other - Immunizations and 18 years of age
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
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Emergency Medical Technician
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/17/2023
Program Description
The EMT program provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to handle the critically ill and injured in a Pre-hospital care environment. Areas covered include cardiac arrests, fractures, injuries, and childbirth. Students are prepared for the certification exam, which requires them to be at least 18 years of age. Students may obtain an information packet about prerequisite physical examination and immunizations from the Nursing Department at Prairie State College prior to the start of the course. Students must score a 78 or better on the reading portion of the COMPASS Placement Test to enroll in this course.
Established in 1997
CIP: 51-0904 Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
Provider Information
Prairie State College
Program Contact Info
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
Community College Certificate of Completion
16 Weeks ( 120.00 Hours / 7.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,300.00 |
| Books | $300.00 |
| Fees | $65.00 |
| Tests | $100.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $215.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,980.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
The student brings any sponsored documents that need to be completed to the PSC Academic and Career Development Advisor located in the Adult Training and Outreach Center. The documents are returned to the sponsoring agency (student) for issuance of the voucher. Once the voucher is received, the student registers in Enrollment services at the main campus. Next, they would take the voucher to the Business office (Main Campus) to have their account updated to reflect they are being sponsored.
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $3,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Writing - placement in ENG 101
- Other - Immunizations and 18 years of age
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
- Night Classes
- Day Classes