Lincoln Land Community College's Emergency Medical Services program predicts a future of continually expanding pre-hospital care. The nation's healthcare system is undergoing rapid changes that will alter EMS and its healthcare delivery roles. EMS will be integrated with other services and systems that maintain and improve community health. The LLCC EMS Program will continue to sharpen its focus on the science of EMS, broaden its approach toward continuing education, develop specialized training environments, and expand its efforts to meet our community's healthcare needs. EMS of the future will be community-based health management that is fully integrated with the overall healthcare system.

This area of specialization offers professional, comprehensive training in pre-hospital care for the critically injured and ill. To prepare individuals to take today's lifesaving measures into the field, a combination of education methods are employed. Students can choose either a certificate at each level or a four-semester certification option. Each includes classroom instruction in theory and demonstration and clinical experience in simulated and real emergencies in local trauma centers and in the field.

The certificate program allows the student to gain a broader understanding of the field, with an eye toward a paramedic career. The certification program is offered for those seeking entry-level positions as an EMT.

While some graduates put their training into practice in their local volunteer departments, others have been quite successful in careers with paid municipal and private ambulance companies locally and throughout the state. Salaries vary depending on the chosen ambulance service and the geographical area.

EMT-Basic (EMS 101):

By the first day of class you:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Must be 18 years of age 

EMT - Paramedic (EMS 201, EMS 202, EMS 203):

By the first day of class you:

• Must have successfully completed the EMT-Basic course
• Must show proof of EMT-Basic license

These certificate programs address current practices and concepts of pre-hospital emergency care. Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) provide treatment to patients for illness and injury in emergency situations. The Emergency Medical Technician certificate programs offer a full complement of pre-hospital emergency care training.

If you currently are a licensed EMT in Illinois, you may apply to receive college credit for your training.

Certificate of Achievement:  
EMT-Paramedic (CA.EMTP)

Certificate of Completion:    
EMT- Basic (CC.EMTB)

 

 

Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

• EMS 101 EMT - Basic (8 credits)

Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic

• EMS 201    EMT - Paramedic - Medical 
                                (14 credits)
• EMS 202    EMT - Paramedic - Trauma   
                                 (14 credits)
• EMS 203    EMT - Paramedic - Specialized Care 
                                 (6 credits)