Program of Study: Emergency Medical Technology
Academic Division: Biological & Health Sciences
EMT Class Locations
All EMT classes are held at area hospitals or fire and rescue departments.
For more information, please contact one of the EMS coordinators listed below:
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Vista Medical Center West
EMT-Basic: Evert Gerritsen (847) 360-2038
EMT-Paramedic: Dave Chase (847) 360-2205 -
Grayslake Fire Protection District
Only firefighters who are already affiliated with a fire department may register for Grayslake EMT courses.
EMT-Basic: John Christian (847) 223-8960 -
Condell Medical Center
EMT-Paramedic: Sharon Hopkins (847) 990-5309 -
NorthShore University HealthSystem
EMT-Basic and EMT Paramedic: Martha Pettineo
(847) 480-3787 (Highland Park Hospital).
Registration Information
Registration for classes is processed directly through the individual site that is hosting the class (except for EMT 111 300, EMT-Basic at Vista West, which must be registered for at CLC).
BIO 111 (Human Form & Function) or BIO 124 (Anatomy & Physiology) must be completed with a grade of C or better prior to enrolling in the EMT-Paramedic courses.
Payment Information
Payment for all classes is made to the hospital or fire and rescue department. Space is limited and classes fill up quickly.
Need-based financial aid is not available for the EMT program.
Veterans Benefits
EMT-Basic and EMT-Paramedic courses are not eligible for Title IV aid. Only students eligible for benefits under the GI Bill, Illinois Veterans Grant, Illinois National Guard, or MIA/POW may receive financial aid for these programs.
For questions about veterans benefits, contact Diane Dreyer, veterans representative, at (847) 543-2063 or ddreyer@clcillinois.edu.

