Certificate In Emergency Medical Services (975)


The Certificate in Emergency Medical Services program includes classroom, skills laboratory, hospital, and field clinical experiences. The student is awarded a certificate upon successful completion of the program and will be eligible to take the Illinois Department of Public Health EMT-Intermediate licensing examination or the National Registry of EMTs examination. There are some conditions for which the Illinois Department of Public Health may refuse to issue a license. Please consult with the Director of EMS programs to avoid license application hindrances. This program is conducted in cooperation with Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center and is approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of EMS and Highway Safety. Program graduates are prepared for career opportunities in the field of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) including, but not limited to, urban and rural ambulance services and/or fire departments; industrial settings; clinical settings; and positions overseas.

Prerequisites:  Current CPR Card (AHA Healthcare Provider or Professional Rescuer), Current Driver's License, Immunizations: Hep B, TB, Dt, MMR, High School Diploma or GED, and Physical Exam.  Immunization and Physical Forms are available in the Emergency Services Office, NW028.

If you have not taken the Lake Land College Assessment Test or ACT test it is highly recommended you take the Reading and Study Skills Class (RDG 050) before taking any EMS Classes.  Contact the Lake Land College EMS Office at 217-234-5362 for more information.

Required courses for this certificate are listed below.

EMS 050

Emergency Medical Technician-Basic

6 hours

EMS 051

Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate I

5.5 hours

EMS 052

Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate II

5.5 hours

AHE 041 Medical Terminology 3 hours

Course descriptions and class schedules can be found at www.lakelandcollege.edu


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