Program Highlights
Make a difference in people’s lives as an emergency medical responder.
- Learn technical lifesaving skills like patient assessment, medical management of the sick/ill and hands on treatment of the traumatically injured.
- Practice treating and transporting patients in our state-of-the-art ambulance.
- Grow your communication, critical thinking and problem-solving skills and learn to remain calm under pressure.
- The critical skills learned prepare students for careers in emergency medical services and can build to careers as an Advanced EMT or Paramedic.
Degrees & Certs
LLCC offers the following programs to successfully equip you for a career in emergency medical services. Explore available emergency medical services in LoggerCentral. Students need to consult with program director before applying to EMS.
Cost
Emergency Medical Services classes have standard tuition rates. 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.
Job Outlook
According to Glassdoor, the 2025 annual median wage for paramedics was $76,000 and for emergency medical technicians was $61,000.
Info Sessions/Tours
Attend an upcoming information session (no advanced registration required to attend) to learn more about the EMS program-specific admission requirements, curriculum, program policies, clinical requirements, general practice, licensure information and course advising. All info sessions will be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Logan Hall on the LLCC-Springfield campus (signs will be posted with the room number).
- Nov. 19, 2025