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Emergency Medical Services – AAS Degree

Programs

Emergency Medical Services

Associate in Applied Science Degree

Graduates of the program are qualified to take the State Certification Examination 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.

What You Can Do

Upon successful completion of EMT 253 the student will be eligible for the Illinois paramedic licensing examination.

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Earning Potential

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Modes of Instruction
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Program Details

EMS 0101

FIRST YEAR – FALL SEMESTER

Prior to entrance into the EMS Program, students must successfully complete EMT 111. American Heart Association Basic Life Support Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is the prerequisite for EMT 111.

ORI 100College 1011
BIO 205Human Anatomy and Physiology I4
EMS 250Paramedic I12
17

FIRST YEAR – SPRING SEMESTER

EMS 251Paramedic II9
EMS 251AParamedic II Clinical3
12

FIRST YEAR – SUMMER SEMESTER

EMS 252Paramedic III9
EMS 252AParamedic III Clinical3
12

SECOND YEAR – FALL SEMESTER

EMS 253Paramedic IV9
EMS 253AParamedic IV Clinical3
12

SECOND YEAR – SPRING SEMESTER

BIO 206Human Anatomy and Physiology II9
ENG 101English Composition1 OR
ENG 113 Professional & Technical Writing1
3
MAT 113OR MAT 112 Introduction to Contemporary
Mathematics2 OR MAT 104 Mathematics for
Allied Health3
3
COM 115Speech2 OR COM 116 Interpersonal Communication3
13

Total Hours for Degree66

The Emergency Medical Services AAS Program is a minimum of 66 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

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