Academics
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 with GPA 2.6 or higher, or equivalent (i.e. GED of 165 or higher) OR 9 hours of required courses from program sequence with a “C” or higher.
- Completion of Reading Placement Test with minimum score equivalent to placement into ENGL 110 OR completion of an equivalent college English course ENGL 110 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 9 hours of required courses from program sequence with a “C” or higher
- Drug screen, fingerprint criminal background check, physical exam, and immunizations.
- Documentation of current CPR certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) BLS (Basic Life Support) Provider or American Red Cross (ARC) Professional Rescuer and BLS Provider. This CPR certification must remain current throughout student enrollment within the health career 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: 64
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 | INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION: PRESENTATION AND THEORY  | 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/FINE ARTS * | 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 |
EMS 233 | PARAMEDIC IV  | 6 |
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 230; Mathematics/Science or BIOL 206 |
Summer Semester | EMS 231; EMS 116 |
Fall Semester 2 | EMS 232; COMM 110; ENGL 110 |
Spring Semester 2 | EMS 233; EMS 117; EMS 118; PSY 110; Humanities/Fine Arts |
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
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.
3-Year Window Review
Career Pathway
Pathway programs at ICC have a map that shows the courses/degree requirements that will lead students to their desired education and employment goals.
Career Cluster:
Health Sciences If you are a high school junior or senior, you can get a head start on your future by taking college-level courses now! Visit our Dual Credit webpage for a listing of area high schools with courses available Composition I (ENGL 110) | Emergency Medical Technician (EMS 114) | Human Anatomy & Physiology (BIOL 140) | Humanities/Fine Arts | Introduction to Communication (COMM 110) | Introduction to Health Careers (ICC 104) | Introduction to Psychology (PSY 110) | Mathematics/Science | Medical Terminology (HLTH 121) High School Diploma or GED Getting Started: Apply to ICC | Apply to Health Careers | Paying for College | Career Information:
EMT and Paramedic
| Student Information Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
(8 credit hours) EMT-B EMT-B
$11-12/hr
Paramedic
(65 credit hours) EMT-P Paramedic$13-14/hr There are no current articulation agreements to Bachelor degree programs. Program transfer guides layout course work to be taken at ICC and the transfer institution to complete specific programs of study or majors. University of St. Francis Emergency Medical Services to Healthcare Leadership Many other degree completion programs are available. Transfer agreements formalize the transfer process from ICC to other colleges and universities. For additional transfer information, including information on transfer partnerships and transfer guides:
Pathway:
Diagnostic services, Therapeutic Services
ICC Pathway: Emergency Medical Services
Early College
Point of Entry
Certificate of Completion
Industry Credentials
Employment Information
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Industry Credentials
Employment Information
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