Emergency Medical Services
This curriculum provides instruction for students up to the level of Emergency Medical Technician—Basic. The course emphasizes the skills and knowledge necessary to provide emergency medical care at the basic life support level. Forty hours of clinical experience is included as a course requirement. Upon successful completion of all requirements of the course, students are eligible to sit for the Illinois Department of Public Health EMT-B State Examination. This course may be used as an elective in the Fire Science Technology Program. This course is a prerequisite to the EMS – Paramedic program.
Dept: Health Occupations
Program Chair: Ryan Denson
Email Chair
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This curriculum provides instruction for students up to the level of Emergency Medical Technician—Basic. The course emphasizes the skills and knowledge necessary to provide emergency medical care at the basic life support level. Forty hours of clinical experience is included as a course requirement. Upon successful completion of all requirements of the course, students are eligible to sit for the Illinois Department of Public Health EMT-B State Examination. This course may be used as an elective in the Fire Science Technology Program. This course is a prerequisite to the EMS – Paramedic program.
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The Paramedic Certificate program prepares students for advanced prehospital care, focusing on assessment, treatment, and transportation of patients. This accredited, hands-on program combines classroom instruction, lab simulation, and clinical/field internships to prepare graduates for the NREMT exam and careers in fire services or emergency medical services.
Accreditation and Licensure
The Morton College Paramedic program has been issued 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; it is a status signifying that a program seeking initial accreditation has demonstrated sufficient compliance with the accreditation standards through the Letter of Review Self-Study Report (LSSR) and other documentation. Letter of Review is recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) for eligibility to take the National Registry's Paramedic credentialing examination(s). However, it is NOT a guarantee of eventual accreditation.
To contact CoAEMSP:
214-703-8445
www.coaemsp.org
All students are eligible to challenge the NREMT after successfully completing the program requirements.
Outcome Data
| Graduating Class Year | NREMT Pass Rate | Candidate Retention | Positive Job Placement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 100% | 75% | 100% |
| 2024 | 84% | 80% | 100% |
