Important Information For Students
Program Requirements
Certificate
Course Descriptions
Faculty Advisers
EMT Handbook
Paramedic Handbook
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Training for emergency care personnel provided by the Fire Science Technology program at College of DuPage is offered in two classifications: Emergency Medical Technician–Basic (EMT-B) and Paramedic (EMT–P).
EMTs are trained in basic emergency skills, rescue techniques and the handling of hazardous materials. Paramedics receive additional training in advanced life support techniques: administering medications, starting intravenous infusions and providing advanced cardiac care.
The Emergency Medical Technician program uses the Basic National Standard curriculum adopted by the Illinois Department of Public Health. The curriculum has an assessment-based approach rather than a diagnostic-based approach.
The hospital-based Paramedic program uses the National Standard Curriculum as required by the Illinois Department of Public Health. College of DuPage works with Good Samaritan Hospital, Edward Hospital and Central DuPage Hospital, which are designated by the state of Illinois as training sites for paramedic personnel. The college also offers a paramedic transition course for EMTs and training for EMT instructors.
EMTs and paramedics work for fire departments, ambulance services and hospital emergency units. Employment prospects in this field are difficult to assess because many EMTs are volunteers.
Darryl Haefner, coordinator
M 104
(630) 942-2107
Health, Social and Behavioral Sciences Division
IC 1028
(630) 942-2495
Health Sciences
Admissions Site
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS
EMT and Paramedic training provided by College of DuPage meets or exceeds all requirements set by the Illinois Department of Public Health in these classifications. Graduates are awarded an academic certificate and are eligible to sit for the certification examination. Certification is required for work in this field.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
The following files describe in detail the requirements for this program. They are portable document format (PDF) files that can be viewed and printed with free Adobe Acrobat Reader software. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer, you may download it here.
Please consult a faculty adviser listed below before beginning your coursework.
Degree
• EMS (Emergency Medical Services), Associate in Applied Science
When planning your coursework, use the Student Planning Worksheet. Degree information and the worksheet can be found on the following files:
[EMS Degree Requirements, A.A.S., PDF file]
[Student Planning Worksheet, PDF file]
Certificates
• Emergency Medical Technician
• Paramedic
Information on the certificates listed above can be found on the following file:
[Certificates, PDF file]
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FACULTY ADVISERS
If you are considering this program as an area of study, consult with a faculty adviser in this field. To send an e-mail, click on the name of the adviser you wish to reach:
Location Phone Darryl Haefner, coordinator M 104 (630) 942-2107
If you are unable to contact an adviser, messages may be left with the Health, Social and Behavioral Sciences Division, Health and Public Services, IC 1028, (630) 942-2495.
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