SOC 101 — Introduction to Sociology 3 Elective 2
Elective 1 12 12 Paramedicine (EMT) Certificate 40 Credit Hours Students may become an Emergency Medical Technician—Paramedic by completing the 13-month Emergency Medical Technician—Paramedicine certificate program. The EMT-P certificate is much like the EMT-P degree program in that it is a very fast-paced, intense certificate program. It prepares the student to provide initial patient assessment and management of care for the ill and injured from the pre-hospital setting to the emer- gency or hospital care environment. Courses include classroom instruction in theory and demonstration and clinical experience in simulated and real emergencies in local trauma centers and in the field. Upon successful completion of the certificate, the student will be eligible to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians—Paramedic exam or the Illinois State Licensing exam. Students must meet the same admission requirements as those in the EMT-P degree program. The applicant must meet the following admission requirements: 2. Age 18 or older before beginning EMS courses 3. Current EMT—Basic Licensure or EMS 150 4. Paramedic pre-entrance exam 5. Interview with the EMS director 6. Possess current Healthcare Provider CPR certification 7. Pass drug test 8. Pass criminal background check 9. Provide proof of current immunizations The EMS Director can be reached at 217.223.8400, ext. 6591. REQUIRED COURSES