South Suburban College is a community college offering career education and college transfer credit programs. The Emergency Medical Technician Program is dedicated to student success and maintains the highest standards of education and training in emergency medical service based on state and national standards.
Location
Oak Forest, IL • 4 Locations
Phone
708-596-2000
South Suburban College is a community college offering career education and college transfer credit programs. The Emergency Medical Technician Program is dedicated to student success and maintains the highest standards of education and training in emergency medical service based on state and national standards.
Location
Oak Forest, IL • 4 Locations
Phone
708-596-2000
Choose from available first responder training programs.
The Paramedic Program trains men and women for positions as emergency medical technicians-paramedics in various settings including ambulance services, fire departments and volunteer emergency care services. Students must possess an EMT-B Illinois license and be at least 18 years of age. The program prepares students to take the National Registry Paramedic exam.
The Paramedic Program trains men and women for positions as emergency medical technicians-paramedics in various settings including ambulance services, fire departments and volunteer emergency care services. Students must possess an EMT-B Illinois license and be at least 18 years of age. The program prepares students to take the National Registry Paramedic exam.
The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Emergency Medical Services trains students in basic emergency care, intubation and how to administer medications. This degree requires two years of full-time study to complete. The program combines classroom work with extensive hands-on training in ambulances and hospital emergency departments. Students earn emergency medical technician (EMT) certification in these courses, and graduates can apply for licensure through the Illinois Department of Public Health.
The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Emergency Medical Services trains students in basic emergency care, intubation and how to administer medications. This degree requires two years of full-time study to complete. The program combines classroom work with extensive hands-on training in ambulances and hospital emergency departments. Students earn emergency medical technician (EMT) certification in these courses, and graduates can apply for licensure through the Illinois Department of Public Health.
The EMT certificate prepares students to take the National Registry Emergency Medical Technicians certification exam. The extensive curriculum includes medical aspects, legal terminology, pharmacology, childbirth, and life saving techniques, such as CPR. Students participate in hands-on training in clinical and practical applications in hospital settings and field time with local fire department ambulances. Upon successful completion of the program and the NREMT exam, students can apply for licensure through the Illinois Department of Public Health.
The EMT certificate prepares students to take the National Registry Emergency Medical Technicians certification exam. The extensive curriculum includes medical aspects, legal terminology, pharmacology, childbirth, and life saving techniques, such as CPR. Students participate in hands-on training in clinical and practical applications in hospital settings and field time with local fire department ambulances. Upon successful completion of the program and the NREMT exam, students can apply for licensure through the Illinois Department of Public Health.
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