First Year - Fall Semester (17 Credit Hours)

• ORI 100 - College 101 1 Credit Hour(s)
• BIO 205 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4 Credit Hour(s)
• EMS 250 - Paramedic I 12 Credit Hour(s)

First Year - Spring Semester (12 Credit Hours)

• EMS 251 - Paramedic II 9 Credit Hour(s)
• EMS 251A - Paramedic II Clinical 3 Credit Hour(s)

First Year - Summer Semester (12 Credit Hours)

• EMS 252 - Paramedic III 9 Credit Hour(s)
• EMS 252A - Paramedic III Clinical 3 Credit Hour(s)

Second Year - Fall Semester (12 Credit Hours)

• EMS 253 - Paramedic IV 9 Credit Hour(s)
• EMS 253A - Paramedic IV Internship 3 Credit Hour(s)

Second Year - Spring Semester (13 Credit Hours)

• BIO 206 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4 Credit Hour(s)

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• ENG 101 - English Composition I 3 Credit Hour(s) ¹

• OR

• ENG 113 - Professional Technical Writing 3 Credit Hour(s) ¹

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• MAT 113 - Contemporary Math 3 Credit Hour(s)

• OR

• MAT 112 - Intro to Contemp Math w/Integ Review 3 Credit Hour(s) ²

• OR

• MAT 115 - Applied Mathematics 3 Credit Hour(s) *

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• COM 115 - Speech 3 Credit Hour(s) ²

• OR

• COM 116 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credit Hour(s)

Notes and Information

• Prior to entrance into the EMS Program:
  Students must successfully complete EMT 111 . American Heart Association Basic Life Support Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is the prerequisite for EMT 111 .
  Upon successful completion of EMT 253 the student will be eligible for the Illinois paramedic licensing examination.

* Or any higher math course.

¹ Requires a grade of “C” or higher.

² Recommended for transfer students.

Career Opportunities: Graduates of the program are qualified to take the State Certification Examination which is required for paramedic licensure in the state of Illinois. Licensed paramedics have employment opportunities in hospitals, ambulance services, fire departments, colleges and within various governmental programs.

John A. Logan College reserves the right to modify this curriculum guide as needed. Please verify with your academic advisor the accuracy and timelines of this document.