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Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B) Certificate Curriculum code: PMED.CRT.C29A 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 on this and the following page) and as a Paramedic (see Associate in Applied Science degree options page 101). 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. ¹Before enrollment, the student must have completed KCC's ASSET test; be CPR certified a 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.

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. ¹Before enrollment, the student must provide documentation of successful completion of PMED 1017 or the equivalent for college credit; and a current EMT-B license.

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 2406	Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic I ¹	6
*PMED 2416	Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic II	6
*PMED 2437	Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic III	7
*PMED 2447	Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic IV	7
Minimum credit hours required for completion:		26
*Course has prerequisite. ¹Before 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 nackground check without any disqualifying convictions and a negative drug screen. For the Paramedic associate degree program, see Page 101 in catalog. For Global Supply Chain Management see Page 108 in catalog.