Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic Certificate - Career Certificate

Respond to emergencies on scene

Breathe life into the injured

Level up your career as an emergency medical technician (EMT) to become a paramedic. Paramedics have the training to provide advanced emergency medical care.

Your course work prepares you to:

administer intravenous lines
perform intubation and defibrillation
recognize and lessen safety hazards
perform basic rescue techniques
safely operate an emergency response ambulance
communicate incident response needs

What can you do with a Certificate in Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic?

The certificate in Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic prepares you to work in the medical field. Additionally, you will be able to pursue a career in Applied Health Science or related fields.

EMT course locations

All EMT courses are held at area hospitals or fire and rescue departments. General education course requirements for the degree are offered at CLC locations.

Candidates seeking the paramedic license through our partner hospitals will need to have a valid and current EMT-B or EMT-I Illinois license, and meet all other program prerequisites.

For more information, please contact one of the EMS coordinators listed below:

North Lake County EMS / Vista Hospital
EMT-Basic (847) 360-2038 EMT-Paramedic Dave Chase (847) 360-2205
Advocate Condell Medical Center
EMT-Paramedic Brianna Flynn (847) 990-5319
Lake Forest Hospital Northwestern Medicine
EMT-Basic Gregory Fuchs (224) 271-4246 and Autumn Talley (224) 271-5545
Endeavor Health Clinical Operations / Highland Park Hospital
EMT-Basic and EMT Paramedic Jill Maryan (847) 480-3981
Round Lake Fire Department
EMT-Basic (EMT Department permission) Battalion Chief, Anthony Carraro (847) 546-6001

Admission requirements

This program fills up quickly, so let's get you started in the application and placement process! You'll need to:
1. Register for EMT classes.
2. Complete pre-enrollment courses.
3. Meet the following health and safety requirements:
Contact the department chair if you have questions about the program.

Your College & Career Navigator (CCN) will guide you through the on-boarding process.

Workforce requirements

To earn state licensure and work in this field, you must possess the following:
- Social security number
This requirement is subject to change. Employer needs and requirements evolve, as do regulations for licensure and accrediting bodies. Please contact the Biological and Health Sciences Division Office for more information.

Highlights

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Program Length: 1.5 Years

Finish in 1.5 years as a full-time student.
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Important financial aid information

EMT A.A.S. as well as EMT-Basic and EMT Paramedic certificate programs are not eligible for Title IV aid. Only students who are eligible for benefits under the Illinois Veteran grant, Illinois National Guard, or MIA/POW or VA Federal Benefits may receive financial aid for these programs.

*Estimated cost is based on recommended pathway credit hours for full-time students for academic year 2025-2026. This includes in-district tuition and comprehensive fees, before financial aid, including grants, loans, and scholarships, is applied. Actual cost may vary to include additional fees, materials, and other cost of attendance factors such as living expenses, transportation, etc. Explore opportunities for financial assistance at CLC. Learn more about the Cost of Attendance.

Career Outlook

Drive ambulance or assist ambulance driver in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons. Assist in lifting patients.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $29,884
  
  Median
  
  $36,575
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $37,748
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $14.36
  
  Median
  
  $17.58
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $18.14
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  High school diploma or less
  
  57.28%
  
  Certificate
  
  19.58%
  
  Some college
  
  23.13%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
Plan and direct disaster response or crisis management activities, provide disaster preparedness training, and prepare emergency plans and procedures for natural (e.g., hurricanes, floods, earthquakes), wartime, or technological (e.g., nuclear power plant emergencies or hazardous materials spills) disasters or hostage situations.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $64,765
  
  Median
  
  $108,859
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $185,314
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $31.13
  
  Median
  
  $52.33
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $89.09
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  High school diploma or less
  
  4.55%
  
  Some college
  
  9.09%
  
  Associate Degree
  
  4.55%
  
  Bachelor's Degree
  
  68.18%
  
  Master's Degree
  
  13.64%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
Assess injuries and illnesses and administer basic emergency medical care. May transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $41,489
  
  Median
  
  $48,665
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $150,547
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $19.94
  
  Median
  
  $23.39
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $72.37
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  High school diploma or less
  
  10.94%
  
  Certificate
  
  42.57%
  
  Some college
  
  29.85%
  
  Associate Degree
  
  11.75%
  
  Bachelor's Degree
  
  4.89%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
Monitor recreational areas, such as pools, beaches, or ski slopes, to provide assistance and protection to participants.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $32,588
  
  Median
  
  $37,224
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $42,864
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $15.66
  
  Median
  
  $17.89
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $20.60
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  High school diploma or less
  
  60.35%
  
  Certificate
  
  17.28%
  
  Some college
  
  5.05%
  
  Associate Degree
  
  16.1%
  
  Bachelor's Degree
  
  1.22%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $75,405
  
  Median
  
  $117,697
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $223,620
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $36.25
  
  Median
  
  $56.58
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $107.50
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  High school diploma or less
  
  3.57%
  
  Certificate
  
  7.14%
  
  Some college
  
  3.57%
  
  Associate Degree
  
  10.71%
  
  Bachelor's Degree
  
  46.43%
  
  Master's Degree
  
  25%
  
  Doctorate
  
  3.57%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
Provide or assist with basic care or support under the direction of onsite licensed nursing staff. Perform duties such as monitoring of health status, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, or ambulation of patients in a health or nursing facility. May include medication administration and other health-related tasks. Includes nursing care attendants, nursing aides, and nursing attendants.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $38,788
  
  Median
  
  $47,553
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $54,267
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $18.65
  
  Median
  
  $22.86
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $26.09
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  High school diploma or less
  
  41.36%
  
  Certificate
  
  23.98%
  
  Some college
  
  12.2%
  
  Associate Degree
  
  9.82%
  
  Bachelor's Degree
  
  6.1%
  
  Master's Degree
  
  6.55%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
Administer basic or advanced emergency medical care and assess injuries and illnesses. May administer medication intravenously, use equipment such as EKGs, or administer advanced life support to sick or injured individuals.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $52,745
  
  Median
  
  $81,790
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $166,028
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $25.35
  
  Median
  
  $39.32
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $79.82
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  High school diploma or less
  
  10.94%
  
  Certificate
  
  42.57%
  
  Some college
  
  29.85%
  
  Associate Degree
  
  11.75%
  
  Bachelor's Degree
  
  4.89%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).

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Course Code	Course Title	Credits	Course Highlights
CLC 120	CLC 120 College Success Seminar Class Description This course is designed to teach students attitudes and skills valuable for college success. Topics may include: growth mindset, self-advocacy skills, college resources, college culture, financial literacy, and academic success strategies, such as study skills, time management, and goal setting. Throughout this course, students will develop skills necessary for promoting positive human relations in a diverse society.	2	Dual credit options available Online/Virtual options available
BIO 111	BIO 111 Human Form and Function Class Description This course is intended to provide students with a preliminary introduction to human anatomy and physiology. It is designed to prepare students requiring only a technical level of familiarity with human anatomy, providing the background required for fields such as Surgical Technology and Emergency Medical Technology -- Paramedic.	4	Online/Virtual options available

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Course Code	CLC 120
Course Title	CLC 120 College Success Seminar Class Description This course is designed to teach students attitudes and skills valuable for college success. Topics may include: growth mindset, self-advocacy skills, college resources, college culture, financial literacy, and academic success strategies, such as study skills, time management, and goal setting. Throughout this course, students will develop skills necessary for promoting positive human relations in a diverse society.
Credits	2
Dual credit options available
Online/Virtual options available

Course Highlights
Course Code	BIO 111
Course Title	BIO 111 Human Form and Function Class Description This course is intended to provide students with a preliminary introduction to human anatomy and physiology. It is designed to prepare students requiring only a technical level of familiarity with human anatomy, providing the background required for fields such as Surgical Technology and Emergency Medical Technology -- Paramedic.
Credits	4
Online/Virtual options available

Course options: Students can choose BIO 244 and BIO 245 instead of BIO 111.

Course Code	Course Title	Credits	Course Highlights
EMT 114	EMT 114 Paramedic Clinical Practicum Class Description This course consists of approximately 250 hours of supervised, in-hospital, clinical experience and is offered at associated hospitals in Lake County.	3	Credit for prior learning available
EMT 115	EMT 115 Paramedic Field Experience Practicum Class Description This course prepares students to take the licensing examination to become an EMT- Paramedic. The course consists of approximately 250 hours of supervised, ambulance, pre-hospital patient care experience which includes basic and advanced life support, observation and participation in patient assessment, management, immobilization, transport with ongoing assessment and treatment, and communication skills. Students are required to participate in a specific number of calls and/or hours on duty, depending on the agency, which may require more than the listed number of clinic hours. The course is offered at associated hospitals in Lake County.	3	Credit for prior learning available
EMT 131	EMT 131 Introduction to Advanced Pre-hospital Care Class Description This is the first of five courses in Advanced Pre-hospital Care which prepare students to take the licensure examination to become EMT-Paramedics. Each course consists of classroom instruction and practical skills demonstration and testing. This introductory course will address the fundamentals of paramedic practice, including pathophysiology, pharmacology, medication administration and advanced airway management. The course is offered at associated hospitals in Lake County. This course is an approved program by the IDPH under the guidelines of the U.S. Department of Transportation.	4	Credit for prior learning available
EMT 132	EMT 132 Patient Assessment Class Description This is the second of five courses in Advanced Pre-hospital Care which prepare students to take the licensure examination to become EMT-Paramedics. Each course consists of classroom instruction and practical skills demonstration and testing. This course builds on assessment skills of the basic EMT with special emphasis on advanced patient assessment at the scene. It includes classroom instruction and practical skills demonstration and testing. The course is offered at associated hospitals in Lake County. This course is an approved program by the IDPH under the guidelines of the U.S. Department of Transportation.	2	Credit for prior learning available

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Course Code	EMT 114
Course Title	EMT 114 Paramedic Clinical Practicum Class Description This course consists of approximately 250 hours of supervised, in-hospital, clinical experience and is offered at associated hospitals in Lake County.
Credits	3
Credit for prior learning available

Course Highlights
Course Code	EMT 115
Course Title	EMT 115 Paramedic Field Experience Practicum Class Description This course prepares students to take the licensing examination to become an EMT- Paramedic. The course consists of approximately 250 hours of supervised, ambulance, pre-hospital patient care experience which includes basic and advanced life support, observation and participation in patient assessment, management, immobilization, transport with ongoing assessment and treatment, and communication skills. Students are required to participate in a specific number of calls and/or hours on duty, depending on the agency, which may require more than the listed number of clinic hours. The course is offered at associated hospitals in Lake County.
Credits	3
Credit for prior learning available

Course Highlights
Course Code	EMT 131
Course Title	EMT 131 Introduction to Advanced Pre-hospital Care Class Description This is the first of five courses in Advanced Pre-hospital Care which prepare students to take the licensure examination to become EMT-Paramedics. Each course consists of classroom instruction and practical skills demonstration and testing. This introductory course will address the fundamentals of paramedic practice, including pathophysiology, pharmacology, medication administration and advanced airway management. The course is offered at associated hospitals in Lake County. This course is an approved program by the IDPH under the guidelines of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Credits	4
Credit for prior learning available

Course Highlights
Course Code	EMT 132
Course Title	EMT 132 Patient Assessment Class Description This is the second of five courses in Advanced Pre-hospital Care which prepare students to take the licensure examination to become EMT-Paramedics. Each course consists of classroom instruction and practical skills demonstration and testing. This course builds on assessment skills of the basic EMT with special emphasis on advanced patient assessment at the scene. It includes classroom instruction and practical skills demonstration and testing. The course is offered at associated hospitals in Lake County. This course is an approved program by the IDPH under the guidelines of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Credits	2
Credit for prior learning available

Course Code	Course Title	Credits	Course Highlights
EMT 133	EMT 133 Medical Emergencies Class Description This is the third of five courses in Advanced Pre-hospital Care which prepare students to take the licensure examination to become EMT-Paramedics. Each course consists of classroom instruction and practical skills demonstration and testing. This course will teach the student how to identify and treat many of the medical emergencies likely to be encountered in the pre-hospital setting, including topics in pulmonology, cardiology, infectious diseases, and behavioral disorders. It includes classroom instruction and practical skills demonstration and testing. The course is offered at associated hospitals in Lake County. This course is an approved program by the IDPH under the guidelines of the U.S. Department of Transportation.	5	Credit for prior learning available
EMT 134	EMT 134 Trauma Emergencies Class Description This is the fourth of five courses in Advanced Pre-hospital Care which prepare students to take the licensure examination to become EMT-Paramedics. Each course consists of classroom instruction and practical skills demonstration and testing. This course details the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of trauma. It incorporates advanced pre-hospital care from the mechanism of injury analysis to shock/trauma resuscitation. The course is offered at associated hospitals in Lake County. This course is an approved program by the IDPH under the guidelines of the U.S. Department of Transportation.	3	Credit for prior learning available
EMT 135	EMT 135 Special Considerations and Operations Class Description This is the fifth of five courses in Advanced Pre-hospital Care which prepare students to take the licensure examination to become EMT-Paramedics. Each course consists of classroom instruction and practical skills demonstration and testing. This course includes neonatal, pediatric, geriatric, home health care and specially challenged patients, and incident command, ambulance service, rescue, hazardous material, and crime scene operations. It includes classroom instruction and practical skills demonstration and testing. The course is offered at associated hospitals in Lake County. This course is an approved program by the IDPH under the guidelines of the U.S. Department of Transportation.	6	Credit for prior learning available

Course Highlights
Course Code	EMT 133
Course Title	EMT 133 Medical Emergencies Class Description This is the third of five courses in Advanced Pre-hospital Care which prepare students to take the licensure examination to become EMT-Paramedics. Each course consists of classroom instruction and practical skills demonstration and testing. This course will teach the student how to identify and treat many of the medical emergencies likely to be encountered in the pre-hospital setting, including topics in pulmonology, cardiology, infectious diseases, and behavioral disorders. It includes classroom instruction and practical skills demonstration and testing. The course is offered at associated hospitals in Lake County. This course is an approved program by the IDPH under the guidelines of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Credits	5
Credit for prior learning available

Course Highlights
Course Code	EMT 134
Course Title	EMT 134 Trauma Emergencies Class Description This is the fourth of five courses in Advanced Pre-hospital Care which prepare students to take the licensure examination to become EMT-Paramedics. Each course consists of classroom instruction and practical skills demonstration and testing. This course details the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of trauma. It incorporates advanced pre-hospital care from the mechanism of injury analysis to shock/trauma resuscitation. The course is offered at associated hospitals in Lake County. This course is an approved program by the IDPH under the guidelines of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Credits	3
Credit for prior learning available

Course Highlights
Course Code	EMT 135
Course Title	EMT 135 Special Considerations and Operations Class Description This is the fifth of five courses in Advanced Pre-hospital Care which prepare students to take the licensure examination to become EMT-Paramedics. Each course consists of classroom instruction and practical skills demonstration and testing. This course includes neonatal, pediatric, geriatric, home health care and specially challenged patients, and incident command, ambulance service, rescue, hazardous material, and crime scene operations. It includes classroom instruction and practical skills demonstration and testing. The course is offered at associated hospitals in Lake County. This course is an approved program by the IDPH under the guidelines of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Credits	6
Credit for prior learning available

Total Credit Hours

32

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When you graduate, you can take the licensing exam to become an emergency medical technician paramedic.
No, at this time only in-person courses are being offered.
This program prepares you to take the Illinois professional licensure exam. When you pass the exam, you can work as an emergency medical technician paramedic in the state of Illinois.
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Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic Certificate

Respond to emergencies on scene

Breathe life into the injured

What can you do with a Certificate in Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic?

EMT course locations

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Highlights

PATH Grant Stipends

Stackable Credentials

Career Certificate

Program Length: 1.5 Years

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Career Outlook

Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians

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Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

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Medical and Health Services Managers

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Semester 3 14 Credits

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