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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:

  • 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.

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College of Lake County, 19351 West Washington Street, Grayslake, IL 60030-1198    (847) 543-2000