EMT II/Paramedic
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
The AC in EMT (II)6Paramedic is awarded to students who successfully complete the Paramedic Core Curriculum. Courses run for three consecutive semesters starting each fall. Applications are accepted the previous spring. Successful completion of the core curriculum provides eligibility to take the licensing examination offered by the IL Dept. of Public Health or the National Registry of EMTs. The Malcom X Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs ( www.caahep.org ) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). For CAAHEP contact information, please visit www.caahep.org . The program is approved by the IL Dept. of Public Health, Division of Emergency Medical Services and Highway through JHS Cook County (Resource) Hospital.
Established in 1980
CIP: 51-0904 Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
Training Program Type
Vocational
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 300 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 93914 |
Provider Information
Malcolm X College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (292042 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
NREMT
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois Department of Public Health
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
40 Weeks ( 813.00 Hours / 37.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $5,584.00 |
| Books | $360.00 |
| Fees | $754.00 |
| Tests | $175.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $60.00 |
| Total Cost | $6,933.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Prerequisites - EMT-B License, BIO 116, 121, 226; CHEM 201
- Other - Criminal Background Check, Active CPR Certification, 2.5GPA, Admissions Exam
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
- Other(Specify)
Performance Data
Program: EMT II/Paramedic
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
The AC in EMT (II)6Paramedic is awarded to students who successfully complete the Paramedic Core Curriculum. Courses run for three consecutive semesters starting each fall. Applications are accepted the previous spring. Successful completion of the core curriculum provides eligibility to take the licensing examination offered by the IL Dept. of Public Health or the National Registry of EMTs. The Malcom X Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs ( www.caahep.org ) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). For CAAHEP contact information, please visit www.caahep.org . The program is approved by the IL Dept. of Public Health, Division of Emergency Medical Services and Highway through JHS Cook County (Resource) Hospital.
Established in 1980
CIP: 51-0904 Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 300 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 93914 |
Provider Information
Malcolm X College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (292042 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
NREMT
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois Department of Public Health
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
40 Weeks ( 813.00 Hours / 37.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $5,584.00 |
| Books | $360.00 |
| Fees | $754.00 |
| Tests | $175.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $60.00 |
| Total Cost | $6,933.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Prerequisites - EMT-B License, BIO 116, 121, 226; CHEM 201
- Other - Criminal Background Check, Active CPR Certification, 2.5GPA, Admissions Exam
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
- Other(Specify)