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Emergency Medical Technician 

Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B)

Certificate
Curriculum code: PMED.CRT.C29

This certificate course prepares individuals to take the state examination required for an entry-level position as an EMT-Basic (EMT-B). The EMT-B course serves as the foundation for continued studies as an Emergency Medical Technician,(see certificate programs below) and as a Paramedic (see Associate in Applied Science degree options). The student may make written application to the Office of Admissions and Registration to receive written verification of completion of the certificate program.


Credit Hours
*PMED 1017 Emergency Medical Technician - Basic1
7
Minimum credit hours required for completion:
7

*Course has prerequisite.

1See "additional program information."

Additional Program Information

Before enrollment, the student must have appropriate assessment score; be CPR certified at the "Health Care Provider" level and have a GED certificate or official high school transcript showing graduation on file at KCC. High school seniors should consult their high school adviser for registration requirements. To sit for the IDPH EMT-B test, the student must be at least 18 years of age.

Each student in this program must have a physical exam, criminal background check without any disqualifying convictions and a negative drug screen.



Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate (EMT-I)

Certificate
Curriculum code: PMED.CRT.C71

This certificate curriculum prepares individuals to take the state examination required for an entry-level position as an EMT-Intermediate (EMT-I). The student may make written application to the Office of Admissions and Registration to receive written verification of completion of the certificate program.


Credit Hours
*PEPC 1308 Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate I 1
8
*PEPC 1318 Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate II
8
*PEPC 1324 Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate III
4
*PEPC 1343 Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate IV
3
ELECTIVE  
2
Minimum credit hours required for completion:
25

*Course has prerequisite.

1See "additional program information."

Emergency Medical Technician
Intermediate (EMT-I) Certificate

Provena St. Mary's Option
Course Sequence

Fall
*PEPC 1308 8 cr.hrs.
Spring
*PEPC 1318 8 cr. hrs.
Elective 2 cr. hrs.
Interim and summer
*PEPC 1324 4 cr. hrs.
*PEPC 1343 3 cr. hrs.

Riverside Medical Center Option
Course Sequence

Fall
*PEPC 1308 8 cr.hrs.
*PEPC 1324 4 cr.hrs.

Spring
*PEPC 1318 8 cr. hrs.
*PEPC 1343 3 cr. hrs.
Elective 2 cr. hrs.

Additional Program Information

Before enrollment, the student must provide documentation of successful completion of PMED 1017 or the equivalent for college credit; and a current EMT-B license.

Each student in this program must have a physical exam, criminal background check without any disqualifying convictions and a negative drug screen.

Also see the Paramedic associate degree program.


Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic - (EMT-P)

Certificate
Curriculum code: PMED.CRT.C77

This certificate curriculum prepares individuals to take the state examination required for an entry-level position as an Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (EMT-P). Students completing a certificate in Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic may elect to complete an Associate in Applied Science degree in Paramedic Supervision. The student may make written application to the Office of Admissions and Registration to receive written verification of completion of the certificate program.


Credit Hours
*PMED 2408 Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic I 1
8
*PMED 2418 Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic II
8
*PMED 2437 Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic III
7
*PMED 2447 Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic IV
7
Minimum credit hours required for completion:
30

*Course has prerequisite.

1See "additional program information."

Emergency Medical Technician
Paramedic (EMT-P) Certificate

Provena St. Mary's Option
Course Sequence

Fall
*PMED 2408 8 cr.hrs.
Spring
*PMED 2418 8 cr. hrs.
Interim and summer
*PMED 2437 7 cr. hrs.
Fall
*PMED 2447 7 cr. hrs.

Riverside Medical Center Option
Course Sequence

Fall
*PMED 2408 8 cr.hrs.
*PMED 2437 7 cr.hrs.

Spring
*PMED 2418 8 cr. hrs.
*PMED 2447 7 cr. hrs.

Additional Program Information

Before enrollment, the student must have completed all PEPC courses with a minimum grade of C.

Each student in this program must have a physical exam, criminal background check without any disqualifying convictions and a negative drug screen.

Paramedic associate degree program.

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