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Why Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency Medical Services education is offered through the Allied Health department in cooperation with the Emergency Medical System of Genesis Medical Center, Illini Campus.

This education prepares individuals for entry-level positions as emergency medical technicians (EMS 100 & 102) and paramedics. The program prepares individuals to provide basic and advanced life support in out-of-the-hospital settings to critically ill and injured persons.

To seek EMT licensure prior to employment the student must successfully complete the EMT courses (EMS 100 & EMS 102) and sit for either the EMT Illinois Department of Public Health State examination or the National Registry Examination.

To seek Paramedic licensure prior to employment the student must successfully complete the Paramedic Certificate Program and sit for either the Paramedic Illinois Department of Public Health State examination or the National Registry Examination.

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Locations
Quad-Cities Campus
Formats
On-campus
Number of Credits
50
Next Start Date
Fall

Admission Requirements

Students must successfully document and meet all health and background checks required by academic programs and/or clinical sites prior to admission to program and/or courses. A physical examination and immunizations are required prior to beginning clinical practice/field time. Completion of pre-admission testing is required (contact  Tyler Hynes at Hynest@bhc.edu or information.)

The curriculum in Emergency Medical Service is career-oriented and the applicant must meet the following requirements for admission.

  • High school graduation or equivalent
  • 18 years of age
  • Physical examination is required prior to beginning clinical practice
  • Student must achieve a grade of 80% or above in all courses to continue in the program
  • Completion of pre-admission testing with appropriate placement score or REA 098, MATH 081 & ENG 091; or approval of EMS program director.
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Contact

Quad-Cities Campus

309-796-5341 or
309-796-5000

East Campus

309-854-1724