Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 10
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/9/2025
Program Description
Care, handling and extrication of the critically ill and injured. Topics covered include airway management, patient assessment, vital signs, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, lifting and moving patients, documentation, communication, pharmacology, and cardiac emergencies.
Established in 2008
CIP: 51-0904 Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Wilco Area Career Center
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (292042 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Illinois Department of Public Health
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Industry Standard: EMT-Basic
Education Information
License
20 Weeks ( 156.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $995.00 |
| Books | $100.00 |
| Fees | $15.00 |
| Tests | $20.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $35.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,165.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Apply in person at Wilco Area Career Center or online at www.wilco.k12.il.us. Must have documentation of high school diploma or GED and $200 deposit to secure a spot in the class. Must also provide documentation of healthcare provider CPR Card.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Prerequisites - Healthcare provider CPR Card
- Other - 18 Years of Age
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
Performance Data
Program: Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 10
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/9/2025
Program Description
Care, handling and extrication of the critically ill and injured. Topics covered include airway management, patient assessment, vital signs, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, lifting and moving patients, documentation, communication, pharmacology, and cardiac emergencies.
Established in 2008
CIP: 51-0904 Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
Provider Information
Wilco Area Career Center
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (292042 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Illinois Department of Public Health
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Industry Standard: EMT-Basic
Education Information
License
20 Weeks ( 156.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $995.00 |
| Books | $100.00 |
| Fees | $15.00 |
| Tests | $20.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $35.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,165.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Apply in person at Wilco Area Career Center or online at www.wilco.k12.il.us. Must have documentation of high school diploma or GED and $200 deposit to secure a spot in the class. Must also provide documentation of healthcare provider CPR Card.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Prerequisites - Healthcare provider CPR Card
- Other - 18 Years of Age
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes