Academics
More than ever, our state, our country and even our world needs professionals in just about every field of healthcare. Please look through our 2018 Health Careers Booklet* to see what might be the best fit for you!
* Currently being updated
Admissions to Health Careers
There are additional steps to follow in order to be admitted to a Health Career program. Select the button below to learn more.
Application Deadlines
Application deadline for most ICC Health Career programs is January 15. Phlebotomy program admits students twice a year — January 15 for Fall semester and October 1 for Spring semester. The Medical Laboratory Technician program admits twice a year — January 15 for Fall semester and October 1 for Summer semester. The Nursing Assistant (CNA) program and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program accepts students every semester and have a separate admission from the other Health Career Programs.
For questions or more information, please contact
Illinois Central College
Health Careers
5407 N. University Street
Peoria, IL 61635-0001
(309) 690-7530
Selection Process
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Upon Program Acceptance
There are additional steps in order to enroll in Health Career classes. Select the button below to learn more.
Paramedic
The mission of the Illinois Central College Emergency Medical Services Program is to prepare competent entry-level Paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains with or without exit points at the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician and/or Emergency Medical Technician, and/or Emergency Medical Responder levels.
Admission to the Program:
High school graduate or equivalent. COMPASS reading score of 72 or higher OR ACT reading score of 18 or higher OR completion of appropriate ENGL 110 prerequisites with a grade of “C” or better. ACT composite score of 20 or above OR have completed 18 or more credit hours of college transfer level courses (110 or higher) taken at ICC or equivalent courses at other colleges with a grade of “C” or better. ICC grade point average (GPA) of a 2.0 or above (if you have attended ICC). GPA of 2.0 or above at the last college attended (other than ICC) OR completion of 18 credit hours of ‘program’ courses at ICC or other colleges with a grade of “C” or better. One year high school algebra with a grade of “C” average or higher OR completion of MATH 094 or MATH 097 or MATH 099 with a grade of “C” or better OR placement into MATH 098 or higher. Requirements upon Program Acceptance: Drug screen, fingerprint criminal background check, physical exam, and immunizations. Documentation of current CPR certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider (HLTH 041 at ICC or equivalent) or American Red Cross (ARC) Professional Rescuer and Health Care Provider. CPR certification must remain current throughout the program.
Accreditation:
The Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services (coaemsp.org). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 1361 Park Street Clearwater, FL, 33756; 727-210-2350; www.caahep.org
Degree
Associate in Applied Science (Career Program)
Total Credit Hours: 65
Program Requirements
Select a course number below to see a course description.
Required General Education Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| ENGL 110 | COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| COMM 110 | COMMUNICATION: PROCESS AND PRACTICE | 3 |
| PSY 110 | INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
and | MATHEMATICS/SCIENCE ** and | 3 to 4 |
| BIOL 140 or | HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY ** or | 4 |
| BIOL 205 and | PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I ** and | 4 |
| BIOL 206 | PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II ** | 4 |
| HUMANITIES * | 3 |
Required Program Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| EMS 114 | EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (EMT) | 8 |
| EMS 116 | TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT | 1 |
| EMS 117 | ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (ACLS) | 1 |
| EMS 118 | PEDIATRIC EDUCATION FOR PRE-HOSPITAL PROVIDERS (PEPP) | 1 |
| EMS 120 | EMT PRACTICUM | 1 to 3 |
| EMS 230 | PARAMEDIC I | 7 |
| EMS 231 | PARAMEDIC II | 7 |
| EMS 232 | PARAMEDIC III | 7.5 |
| EMS 233 | PARAMEDIC IV | 6.5 |
| EMS 240 | PARAMEDIC PRACTICUM I | 3 |
| EMS 241 | PARAMEDIC PRACTICUM II | 3 |
* See specific requirements for Associate in Applied Science Degree.
** See your advisor to select appropriate BIOL sequence.
Students enrolled in the Associate in Applied Science degree program must meet with their assigned academic advisor to plan a specific course schedule meeting Illinois Central College and personal requirements.
Student is eligible for licensure as an EMT after successful completion of EMS 114.
Recommended Course Sequence
| Semester | Courses |
| Fall Semester 1 | EMS 114; BIOL 140 or BIOL 205 |
| Spring Semester 1 | EMS 120; EMS 116; EMS 118; EMS 230; Mathematics/Science or BIOL 206 |
| Summer Semester | EMS 231 |
| Fall Semester 2 | EMS 232; COMM 110; ENGL 110 |
| Spring Semester 2 | EMS 233; EMS 117; PSY 110; Humanities |
| Summer Semester | EMS 240; EMS 241 |
Program Contact Information
Health Careers Department
Peoria Campus, Cedar 105
(309) 690-7530
Illinois Career Cluster
Health Science
Career Pathway:
Diagnostics Services