Oakton College provides a comprehensive range of programs aimed at enhancing skills and career opportunities in fields such as firefighting and emergency medical services. The institution is dedicated to equipping students with practical knowledge for personal and professional growth, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
Location
Des Plaines, IL • 3 Locations
Phone
847.635.1600
mdoocy@oakton.edu
Oakton College provides a comprehensive range of programs aimed at enhancing skills and career opportunities in fields such as firefighting and emergency medical services. The institution is dedicated to equipping students with practical knowledge for personal and professional growth, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
Location
Des Plaines, IL • 3 Locations
Phone
847.635.1600
mdoocy@oakton.edu
Choose from available first responder training programs.
Oakton College’s Basics of Fire Fighting Certificate is a 12-credit program designed to provide foundational knowledge in fire behavior, prevention, and safety principles. The program aims to prepare students to meet the requirements for a career in firefighting, emphasizing hands-on training in problem-solving, physical strength, and teamwork—key traits of successful firefighters.
Oakton College’s Basics of Fire Fighting Certificate is a 12-credit program designed to provide foundational knowledge in fire behavior, prevention, and safety principles. The program aims to prepare students to meet the requirements for a career in firefighting, emphasizing hands-on training in problem-solving, physical strength, and teamwork—key traits of successful firefighters.
This 8-credit EMT-Basic program at Oakton College prepares students for a career in emergency services, aligning with the National EMS Education Standards. The curriculum covers critical skills such as CPR, cardiac emergencies, vital signs, pharmacology, and trauma management, equipping students to provide professional care in real-world scenarios.
This 8-credit EMT-Basic program at Oakton College prepares students for a career in emergency services, aligning with the National EMS Education Standards. The curriculum covers critical skills such as CPR, cardiac emergencies, vital signs, pharmacology, and trauma management, equipping students to provide professional care in real-world scenarios.
The Paramedic Certificate at Oakton College, a 24-credit program, offers advanced life-support training for careers in emergency medical services. Through hospital clinical placements and field internships, students gain hands-on experience to deliver exceptional pre-hospital care, with eligibility for the National Registry of Paramedic exam.
The Paramedic Certificate at Oakton College, a 24-credit program, offers advanced life-support training for careers in emergency medical services. Through hospital clinical placements and field internships, students gain hands-on experience to deliver exceptional pre-hospital care, with eligibility for the National Registry of Paramedic exam.
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