Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/22/2023
Program Description
This certificate program prepares individuals for employment as primary medical responders or as ambulance personnel. Those receiving the certificate are prepared to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician Examination for employment as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) in the state of Illinois. Additional education and experience offer the EMT-B certificate-holder an opportunity for employment in a variety of occupations, including Paramedic. The course is taught to the National EMS Education Standards and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Scope of Practice.
Established in 2002
CIP: 51-0904 Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Waubonsee Community College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion
16 Weeks ( 176.00 Hours / 9.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,215.00 |
| Books | $305.00 |
| Fees | $72.00 |
| Tests | $80.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $300.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,972.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
- Many public and private providers
Application Procedure
For further information, please call the Counseling Department at (630) 466-2361. Students can register online, mail, fax or walk-in at any campus location.
Entry Requirements:
- Reading - Contact Career Advisor
- Other - 18 at time of testing/TB/CPR
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/22/2023
Program Description
This certificate program prepares individuals for employment as primary medical responders or as ambulance personnel. Those receiving the certificate are prepared to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician Examination for employment as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) in the state of Illinois. Additional education and experience offer the EMT-B certificate-holder an opportunity for employment in a variety of occupations, including Paramedic. The course is taught to the National EMS Education Standards and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Scope of Practice.
Established in 2002
CIP: 51-0904 Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
Provider Information
Waubonsee Community College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion
16 Weeks ( 176.00 Hours / 9.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,215.00 |
| Books | $305.00 |
| Fees | $72.00 |
| Tests | $80.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $300.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,972.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
- Many public and private providers
Application Procedure
For further information, please call the Counseling Department at (630) 466-2361. Students can register online, mail, fax or walk-in at any campus location.
Entry Requirements:
- Reading - Contact Career Advisor
- Other - 18 at time of testing/TB/CPR
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes