Emergency Medical Technology

Become a first responder. Save lives.

Begin a career where you make a difference. When you work in Emergency Medical Technology, providing emergency medical care to ill or injured people is just another day at the office.

Assess injuries, administer emergency medical care and extricate trapped individuals to safety. Transport injured or sick people to medical facilities for treatment. Every day varies, yet the positive impact you have on the people you serve remains steady.

Why study Emergency Medical Technology with us?

You gain invaluable first-hand experience. All Emergency Medical Technology courses at CLC are held at area hospitals or fire and rescue departments.

Our programs at Vista Health, Highland Park Hospital and Condell Medical Center are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. And our program at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital is in the application stage.

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

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.

Highlights

PATH Grant Stipends

Get extra financial support for school and living expenses through the Pipeline for the Advancement of the Healthcare Workforce Program (PATH) grant.
Career Certificate

Earn a career certificate in 1 year or less to refine your skills into an in-demand career.
Career Degree

Earn an associate degree in 2 years and gain in-demand technical and job-ready skills.

Career Degrees & Certificates

For students who want to start or shift to a new career or advance in their current career.

You can earn an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree at CLC in 2 years*. Gain job-ready skills from experienced instructors and earn work-based experience from apprenticeships and internships. Some of the courses you’ll take earn college credit, which can transfer to a 4-year college or university toward a bachelor’s degree.

*Assumes full-time enrollment.

For students who want to earn job skills for entry level occupations, or level up in their career.

Certificates are designed to be completed in less than 2 years. Many certificate programs contain Career Degree core courses so you can continue with additional study or stack certificates to earn an A.A.S. degree.

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Career Degree
Emergency Medical Technology
Associate in Applied Science

Cost

$12,124*
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Career Certificate
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Certificate

Cost

$1,478*
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Career Certificate
Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic Certificate

Cost

$5,723*
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*Cost is estimated based on recommended pathway credit hours. 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.