Emergency Medical Services (NDP.EMS)

Certificate

The certificate in Emergency Medical Services program includes classroom, skills laboratory, hospital and field clinical experiences. The student is awarded a certificate upon successful completion of the program and will be eligible to take the Illinois Department of Public Health EMT-Basic licensing examination or the National Registry of EMTs examination.

Completion of the certificate in Emergency Medical Services does not guarantee licensure. There are some conditions for which the Illinois Department of Public Health may refuse to issue a license. Please consult with the EMS Director to avoid license application hindrances.

This program is conducted in cooperation with Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center and is approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of EMS and Highway Safety.

Program graduates are prepared for career opportunities in the field of Emergency Medical Services (EMS), including, but not limited to, urban and rural ambulance services and/or fire departments; industrial settings; clinical settings; and positions overseas.

Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by the student's degree audit.

For more information contact:
Dave Budde
(217) 234-5370
dbudde9691@lakeland.cc.il.us