Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

Certificate (Certificate Program) - 7 Credit Hours

Program Information:
This program prepares the graduate to function as an Emergency Medical Technician - Basic, which is the first level of emergency medical technician training. EMT-Basic personnel provide care to victims of medical and traumatic emergencies in and out of the hospital setting. Students complete didactic coursework on the ICC campus, participate in supervised clinical experiences at various local hospital emergency departments, and participate in field clinical experiences with local emergency medical services agencies.

Program Accreditation:
Illinois Department of Public Health

Admission to the Program:

The student must be a high school graduate or equivalent; ACT scores with a composite of 12 or higher (tested prior to October 28, 1989) or 16 or above (tested October 28, 1989 or later) are recommended; physical examination.

High school recommendations: one year biology

Program Note:
Student is eligible to take the Illinois Department of Public Health - EMT Basic licensure exam, and/or the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians licensure exam after successful completion of EMT 110 and 111.

Recommended Course Sequence:

Fall Semester 1:
EMT 110; EMT 111

Spring Semester 1:
EMT 120; EMT 210

Summer Semester 1:
EMT 215

Fall Semester 2:
EMT 220

Course Information:

Required Program Courses
Course	Name	Credit
EMT 110	EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - BASIC I *	3
EMT 111	EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - BASIC II *	3
EMT 120	EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - BASIC PRACTICUM *	1

Enhanced Courses
Course	Name	Credit
EMT 210	EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - INTERMEDIATE I * *	6
EMT 215	EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - INTERMEDIATE II * *	3
EMT 220	EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - INTERMEDIATE PRACTICUM * *	3

* Student must attain a "C" grade or higher in each EMT course in order to be retained in and graduate from the program.

** Students meeting the class requirements may enroll in these enhanced EMT courses.

Graduates of this program find employment with private and municipal ambulance services, volunteer ambulance services, hospitals, private security/safety agencies, commercial and industrial facilities, and fire departments offering emergency medical services.

For Program Information Contact:
Health Careers Department
Thomas Building
(309)999-4660