Emergency Medical Services
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 19
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/22/2025
Program Description
Includes a series of emergency medical technology courses that lead either to a basic or advanced certificate or to an associate's degree at the paramedic level. The program prepares individuals to provide emergency assistance and basic or advanced life support in out-of-the-hospital settings to critically ill and/or injured persons and to prepare the patient for transport to a medical facility. An EMT license is required to advance in the EMT program. Also required for employment is successful completion of the IL Dept. of Public Health State Licensure Examination.
Established in 2005
CIP: 51-0904 Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Richland Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (292042 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
IL Dept. of Public Health
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Industry Standard: IL Dept of Public Health, Div of Emerg Med Services and Highway Safety
Education Information
License, Associates Degree
76 Weeks ( 1200.00 Hours / 60.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $10,200.00 |
| Books | $600.00 |
| Fees | $1,250.00 |
| Tests | $500.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $300.00 |
| Total Cost | $12,850.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Complete and submit the Richland Admission Information Form. Submit high school or GED transcripts and transcripts from other colleges, if applicable. Complete the financial aid application and Richland Foundation Scholarship Application (if applicable). Applicant must currently be licensed as EMT, AEMT, or EMT-1. Must have current Basic Life Support certification.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Prerequisites - BLS CPT Certificate
- Other - Current Immunizations; fingerprint-based background check
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Emergency Medical Services
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 19
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/22/2025
Program Description
Includes a series of emergency medical technology courses that lead either to a basic or advanced certificate or to an associate's degree at the paramedic level. The program prepares individuals to provide emergency assistance and basic or advanced life support in out-of-the-hospital settings to critically ill and/or injured persons and to prepare the patient for transport to a medical facility. An EMT license is required to advance in the EMT program. Also required for employment is successful completion of the IL Dept. of Public Health State Licensure Examination.
Established in 2005
CIP: 51-0904 Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
Provider Information
Richland Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (292042 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
IL Dept. of Public Health
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Industry Standard: IL Dept of Public Health, Div of Emerg Med Services and Highway Safety
Education Information
License, Associates Degree
76 Weeks ( 1200.00 Hours / 60.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $10,200.00 |
| Books | $600.00 |
| Fees | $1,250.00 |
| Tests | $500.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $300.00 |
| Total Cost | $12,850.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Complete and submit the Richland Admission Information Form. Submit high school or GED transcripts and transcripts from other colleges, if applicable. Complete the financial aid application and Richland Foundation Scholarship Application (if applicable). Applicant must currently be licensed as EMT, AEMT, or EMT-1. Must have current Basic Life Support certification.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Prerequisites - BLS CPT Certificate
- Other - Current Immunizations; fingerprint-based background check
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes