EMT-B
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
The Basic Certificate in Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)6Basic recognizes that the majority of pre-hospital emergency medical care will be provided by the EMT Basic. This includes all skills necessary for the individual to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with an ambulance service or other specialized service. Specifically, the course is designed to provide training to recognize the nature or extent of a patient's condition to administer appropriate emergency medical care to stabilize the patient's condition, lift move, position, and otherwise handle the patient to minimize discomfort and prevent further injury and transport them safely to the proper medical facility.
Established in 1992
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
- Industry Standard: Illinois State Emt Licensing Examination
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
16 Weeks ( 155.00 Hours / 8.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,224.00 |
| Books | $350.00 |
| Fees | $275.00 |
| Tests | $104.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $45.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,998.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Those interested in enrolling in the EMT-B program must apply for admission online. Take placement exam or submit official transcript from all colleges and universities attended. Meet the admissions requirements.
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $3,000.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- Physical Exam
- Language - Eligible/Pass English 101
- Other - Criminal Background check
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Other(Specify)
Performance Data
Program: EMT-B
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
The Basic Certificate in Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)6Basic recognizes that the majority of pre-hospital emergency medical care will be provided by the EMT Basic. This includes all skills necessary for the individual to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with an ambulance service or other specialized service. Specifically, the course is designed to provide training to recognize the nature or extent of a patient's condition to administer appropriate emergency medical care to stabilize the patient's condition, lift move, position, and otherwise handle the patient to minimize discomfort and prevent further injury and transport them safely to the proper medical facility.
Established in 1992
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
- Industry Standard: Illinois State Emt Licensing Examination
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
16 Weeks ( 155.00 Hours / 8.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,224.00 |
| Books | $350.00 |
| Fees | $275.00 |
| Tests | $104.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $45.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,998.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Those interested in enrolling in the EMT-B program must apply for admission online. Take placement exam or submit official transcript from all colleges and universities attended. Meet the admissions requirements.
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $3,000.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- Physical Exam
- Language - Eligible/Pass English 101
- Other - Criminal Background check
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Other(Specify)