Emergency Medical Technician-Basic

Curriculum C444A

Emergency Medical Technician-Basic’s ‘EMT-B’ are trained in basic emergency skills and rescue techniques, based on the guidelines and recommendations of the Emergency Medical Services Highway Safety Program and the Illinois Department of Public Health Division of Emergency Medical Services. Upon completion, students become eligible to take the state licensure exam. A class average of ‘B’ must be met in order to achieve this certificate. Also, completion of this certificate does not guarantee becoming an EMT-B; other requirements must be met, which will be disclosed in the class.

Semester One

Credit Hours

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EMS 131

Emergency Medical Technician-Basic

6

 

 

 

6

 

 

Total credits required

6

See EMS course descriptions.

Note: A minimum grade of "C" is required for each EMS course.

Coordinator: William Justiz, Ext. 3653