EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY AND PARAMEDIC PROGRAM

EMT students are provided with the knowledge and training necessary to recognize the symptoms of illness and injury, and to provide emergency medical care in case of accidents or sudden illness. Certified EMT's are eligible to apply to the Paramedic program, which has been developed in cooperation with the Chicago Fire Department and the area Emergency Medical Resource Hospitals. For application and detailed information, contact: Tony Scipione, Program Director at 312 850-7410 or tscipione@ccc.edu. 

Emergency Medical Technician
Basic (EMT_B) training provides basic knowledge and skills that can be used at home, school, or the work place, whenever a condition of medical emergency is present. Paramedic training is a more advanced training program that provides higher knowledge and skills to render advanced life saving techniques to an emergency situation. Professionals in the field of EMS are prepared to make quick decisions based on classroom, laboratory and field experience. EMT’s and paramedics perform their jobs with and for people. Students who want to pursue a career in Emergency Medical Services must have a sincere desire to work with people and must be empathetic to the needs of the sick and injured.

Licensing
To work as an EMT or paramedic, one must successfully pass a state licensing examination, which is offered upon completion of the course. Students who wish to continue their study in emergency medical services may pursue training as a paramedic after accumulating field experience as a licensed EMT-B.

EMT-b Admission requirements
Emergency Medical Technician

• Official high school transcripts or GED certificate showing date of graduation or completion
• 18 years of age or older
• Must be eligible to enroll in or have passed English 101
• Must complete interview with program director