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Emergency Medical Services Certificate

Location(s): Main Campus


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Career Curriculum: EMS 0102
Minimum Hours: 49
Major Code: 1.2 510904
Effective Date: Fall 2020

First Year - Fall Semester (13 Credit Hours)


First Year - Spring Semester (12 Credit Hours)


First Year - Summer Semester (12 Credit Hours)


Second Year - Fall Semester (12 Credit Hours)


Notes and Information


Students must complete EMT 111 - Emergency Medical Technician I  prior to entering the EMS program.

Current Illinois EMT-Basic (EMT-B) or EMT-Intermediate (EMT-I) certification is required.

The John A Logan College Paramedic program has received a Letter of Review by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). This letter is NOT a CAAHEP accreditation status. Letter of Review is recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) for eligibility to take the NREMT’s Paramedic credentialing examination(s). However, it is NOT a guarantee of eventual accreditation.

To contact CoAEMSP:
8301 Lakeview Parkway Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
214-703-8445
FAX 214-703-8992
www.coaemsp.org

Career Opportunities: Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the Illinois Department of Public Health, EMT-Paramedic (EMT-P) licensing exam 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.

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