Emergency Medical Services
A career in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) provides the student with the knowledge and training to recognize symptoms of illness and injury and to provide emergency medical care. Professionals in the field of EMS are prepared to make quick decisions based on classroom, laboratory, and field experience. Students must have a sincere desire to work with people and must be empathetic to the needs of the sick and injured. Regional EMS systems utilize two levels of practice, EMT-B and Paramedic, which are licensed by the State of Illinois.
The Paramedic program offers a higher level of skill and knowledge to render advanced life saving techniques to an emergency situation. Successful completion of the program enables the student to sit for the state licensing exam. Paramedic licensing is required for all advanced life support ambulance service.
Admissions Requirements
Courses run three consecutive semesters starting each fall. Applications are accepted the previous spring. To be considered for admission the applicant must:
- Be a high school graduate or GED Certificate holder.
- Be currently licensed by the State of Illinois as an EMT-B (note: Students enrolled in a current spring semester EMT class who have not completed the state exam are not eligible to apply unless from MXC EMT class with acceptable course grade).
- Earn a passing grade in Biology 116, equivalent A&P course or higher (such as Human Structure and Function/BIO 226 and 227).
- Have a current CPR card.
- 500 hours ambulance experience as an EMT-B by start of program is strongly recommended.
- Achieve acceptable scores on admissions examinations.
- Submit, by deadline, a completed program application with transcripts, to the Paramedic Program director at Malcolm X College.
Applicant interviews
Interviews with EMS Region XI Admissions Committee are granted to those applicants who have met or exceeded the candidates’ admission criteria.
Selection factors
Selection of candidates for this program is highly competitive and conducted by interview process. Evaluation of applicant ability is based on academic history, EMS work experience, references, and communication skills. Emphasis is placed on academic history as demonstrated by GPA, and motivation as demonstrated by experience in EMS field.
Accreditation:
Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Emergency Medical Services and Highway
Staff Directory
Jim Witteman
Director
Phone: 312-850-7303
jwitteman@ccc.edu
Room 2417
Caroline Cirton
EMS Coordinator
312-850-7124
ccirton@ccc.edu
Room 2413
Patrick Mroczek
Didactic Coordinator
312-850-7289
pmroczek@ccc.edu
Room 2413
Steven Zambello
Clinical Coordinator
312-850-7289
szambello@ccc.edu
Room 2413
