Emergency Medical Technician Certificates

Emergency Medical Technician (C-0639)

This certificate prepares students for the EMT-B State Licensure Test. The extensive curriculum includes medical aspects, legal terminology, pharmacology, childbirth, and life saving techniques, such as CPR. The EMT candidate will participate in hands-on training in clinical and practical applications in hospital settings and field time, such as auto extrications. Testing is done periodically in the classroom, as well as practical settings.

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Emergency Medical Technician—Paramedic Advanced Certificate (C-0533)

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 wishing to be considered for admission to the Paramedic Program must contact one of the approved agencies affiliated with South Cook County EMS Systems at Ingalls Memorial Hospital for additional information and referral.

To qualify for referral, students must:

1. be at least 18 years of age;
2. be a graduate from an approved high school or have earned a General Educational Development (GED) certificate;
3. possess and EMT-B Illinois license, and
4. preferably have at least six months work experience

For more information, please call (708) 915-6900 or 6902.

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