Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B), Certificate
Offered in partnership with Riverside Medical Center, 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). The student may make written application to the Office of Admissions and Registration to receive written verification of completion of the certificate program.
KCC Radiography graduates are eligible to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) credentialing examination. In addition to the ARRT, graduates are eligible to apply for state licensure with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)/Division of Nuclear Safety (DNS), which is a required for employment in Illinois.
Students interested in a bachelor's degree should consult their advisor. Although this program is not part of the Illinois Articulation Initiative, it has at least one transfer agreement.
Occupational - You can use this certificate, and the courses in it, as building blocks to create a customized path which aligns perfectly with your goals.
This program or some of its classes will prepare you for a credential after completion.
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