Emergency Medical Services

Programs

Certificate of Achievement

Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the Illinois Department of Public Health, EMT-Paramedic (EMT-P) licensing exam which is required for paramedic licensure in the state of Illinois. Licensed paramedics have employment opportunities in hospitals, ambulance services, fire departments, colleges, and within various governmental programs.

Current Illinois EMT-Basic (EMT-B) or EMT-Intermediate (EMT-I) certification is required.

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What You Can Do

Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics assess injuries, and illnesses, provide emergency medical care, and may transport patients to medical facilities. All states require EMTs and paramedics to be licensed in the state in which they work; requirements will vary by state.

Jobs

Emergency Medical Technican
Paramedic

Earning Potential

Example: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook at EMTs and Paramedics : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)

Modes of Instruction
Learn more about the modes of instruction offered at John A. Logan College.

Program Details

EMS 0102

Students must complete EMT 111–Emergency Medical Technician I prior to entering the EMS program.

Current Illinois EMT-Basic (EMT-B) or EMT-Intermediate (EMT-I) certification is required.

FIRST YEAR – FALL SEMESTER

ORI 100	College 101	1
EMS 250	Paramedic I	12
		13

FIRST YEAR – SPRING SEMESTER

EMS 251	Paramedic II	9
EMS 251A	Paramedic II Clinical	3
		12

FIRST YEAR – SUMMER SEMESTER

EMS 252	Paramedic III	9
EMS 252A	Paramedic III Clinical	3
		12

SECOND YEAR – FALL SEMESTER

EMS 253	Paramedic IV	9
EMS 253A	Paramedic IV Clinical	3
		12

Total Hours for Degree

Earn your Associate in Applied Science Degree

Earn your Emergency Medical Services AAS Degree with these 5 additional courses:

BIO 205	Human Anatomy and Physiology I	4
BIO 206	Human Anatomy and Physiology II	3
ENG 101	English Composition¹ OR ENG 113 Professional & Technical Writing¹	12
MAT 113	Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics² OR MAT 112 OR MAT 104 Mathematics for Allied Health³	3
COM 115	Speech² OR COM 116 Interpersonal Communication	3

Notes and Information

Requires a grade of “C” or higher. ↩︎
Recommended for transfer students. ↩︎
Or any higher math course. ↩︎

The Emergency Medical Services Certificate is a minimum of 49 credit hours. Please use our Tuition and Fees page to calculate your approximate cost.

*Students will be responsible for additional classroom materials and tools.

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The John A Logan College Paramedic program has received a Letter of Review
by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency
Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

This letter is NOT a CAAHEP accreditation status. Letter of Review is recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) for eligibility to take the NREMT’s Paramedic credentialing examination(s). However, it is NOT a guarantee of eventual accreditation.

To contact CoAEMSP:
8301 Lakeview Parkway Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
214-703-8445
FAX 214-703-8992
www.coaemsp.org

John A Logan offers a seamless transfer to the next step in your educational journey for many of our programs. Our academic programs prepare you for what you will need to transfer to a four-year college or university. When you have selected the college where you would like to transfer, it is important to review their specific admission and course requirements. John A Logan College has many articulation agreements with various colleges.

Transfer Planning – John A. Logan College (jalc.edu)

Coming fall 2024 semester.