Paramedic • AEMT • EMT • EMR
EMS is an exciting, challenging career with unlimited opportunities for growth and advancement in the health care industry. EMS has immediate openings with flexible scheduling, competitive pay and potential for bonuses, training reimbursement, incentives, benefits and retirement pensions. LLCC students train in LLCC’s state-of-the-art indoor ambulance simulator to master handling real-world situations. EMT, advanced EMT (AEMT) and paramedic courses have a clinical portion. Clinical time is completed in and outside of hospital settings.
Read "Emergency Medical Services: Saving lives every day" in LLCC's FORWARD magazine!
Become a paramedic!
- Expanded program capacity & core instruction team
- Dedicated medical director
- Remote attendance options
- Monthly student progress meetings
- New course sequence
Degrees & Certs
LLCC offers the following programs in emergency medical services. Read about the courses required for each program. Note that EMTs and paramedics must be licensed. After successful completion of the EMT or paramedic program, students sit for a licensing exam via a state or national agency (some states may also require EMRs to be licensed). Fees vary by test.
Job Outlook
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the May 2021 annual mean wage for paramedics was $46,910 and for emergency medical technicians was $32,820.
Cost
Emergency Medical Services classes have standard tuition rates. For the 2024-2025 academic year (fall 2024, spring 2025 and summer 2025), these classes have an in-district rate of $140 per credit hour. For the 2025-2026 academic year (fall 2025, spring 2026 and summer 2026), these classes have an in-district rate of $143.50 per credit hour. Get more information on tuition and fees. Books sold separately.
Paying for college
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Support available
The Pipeline for the Advancement of the Healthcare Workforce (PATH) program provides financial and other supports for occupations within the health care field. Learn more about PATH, including support services, programs and eligibility.
Start/Info Session
Information sessions will be held 5:30-6:30 p.m. on the following dates in Logan Hall on the LLCC-Springfield campus (signs will be posted with the room number).
- July 23, 2025
- Sept. 24, 2025
- Nov. 19, 2025
Pre-registration is not required. These sessions provide information and answer questions about the LLCC EMS program. Topics include:
- EMS as a chosen career
- Admission process
- Curriculum content
- Program policies and requirements
- Clinical requirements
- General practice and licensure information
- General course advising
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