Emergency Medical Technology

Associate in Applied Science
Career Degree
Cost
$12,124*

Become an EMT or paramedic

Launch your career saving lives

Train to become an EMT or paramedic and get skills to respond to emergencies with confidence and care. Provide critical care to the sick and injured—whether you're first on the scene or part of a medical team. Through hands-on training and expert instruction, you'll build the knowledge, clinical skills and professional mindset to step into this vital role. Be ready to make a real difference when every second counts.

What can you do with an A.A.S. in Emergency Medical Technology?

Your knowledge, skills and specialized emergency medical training prepare you to work as an entry level paramedic.

You'll gain the confidence and skills to serve at the EMT-Intermediate, EMT-Basic and/or First Responder level.

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

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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.

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Recommended Pathway

Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their College and Career Navigator (CCN) to identify coursework that will meet degree requirements based on individual academic goals. View degree requirements in the college catalog.

*Cost is estimated based on recommended pathway credit hours from academic year 2024-2025. This includes in-district tuition and other fees, such as books and materials before financial aid is applied, as well as grants, loans or scholarships. There are many opportunities for financial assistance at CLC. Learn more about Cost of Attendance.



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