Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/17/2023
Program Description
The 9 credit-hour certificate program provides entry-level emergency medical care knowledge and skills with the delivery of Basic Life
Support (BLS) as defined by the National EMS Education Standards. The program is presented in three modules. Each module concludes
with a modular exam covering course content presented in that module. Specific enabling objectives are listed on the cover of each
presentations handout.
Modular exams for EMS 111, 112 and 113 must be passed with a minimum of 80% and these scores along with the cumulative quiz scores
comprise the course GPA. In addition, a final cumulative exam must be passed with an 80% minimum but is considered pass/fail and the
score does not factor into the students GPA. Failure to reach 80% on any modular exam, or the final cumulative exam will result in course
failure. Failure to score 75% on the first attempt of any exam will be considered a fail of the exam. Students scoring between 75%-79% will
be offered a retake of the exam. Failure to score a minimum of 80% on the retake will be considered a fail of the exam.
A high school diploma or GED, 2.0 Harper GPA, and an age requirement of 18 is necessary. This program is offered only at Northwest
Community Hospital.
Required:
Students must complete EMS 111, 112 and 113 modular exams with a C or above and must also complete the final exam with a C or above
to successfully earn the EMT certificate.
Established in 2007
CIP: 51-0904 Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Harper College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (292042 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Harper College
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
16 Weeks ( 120.00 Hours / 9.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,251.00 |
| Books | $172.00 |
| Fees | $425.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $710.00 |
| Total Cost | $2,558.00 |
Financial Aid
- All financial aid is based on the eligiblity of the individual
Application Procedure
3WIOA and TAA students need to contact the Harper College Workforce Coordinator at (847) 925-6782 or WIOA@harpercollege.edu. A separate book voucher is required for Follett Bookstore #1341 on campus. Books can be ship if requested for a small fee. Each semester, all Cook County WIOA sending agency case managers must supply the Harper College Workforce Coordinator with a Semester Training Schedule Approval Form that lists the courses the client will be taking that semester, and this must match the client's Harper Educational Plan.4
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $3,000.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Language - Instruction is in English
- Writing - Per College Placement Test Cut-off Scores
- Prerequisites - Criminal background check
- Other - All credit-seeking WIOA clients must have initial & ongoing academic advising
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/17/2023
Program Description
The 9 credit-hour certificate program provides entry-level emergency medical care knowledge and skills with the delivery of Basic Life
Support (BLS) as defined by the National EMS Education Standards. The program is presented in three modules. Each module concludes
with a modular exam covering course content presented in that module. Specific enabling objectives are listed on the cover of each
presentations handout.
Modular exams for EMS 111, 112 and 113 must be passed with a minimum of 80% and these scores along with the cumulative quiz scores
comprise the course GPA. In addition, a final cumulative exam must be passed with an 80% minimum but is considered pass/fail and the
score does not factor into the students GPA. Failure to reach 80% on any modular exam, or the final cumulative exam will result in course
failure. Failure to score 75% on the first attempt of any exam will be considered a fail of the exam. Students scoring between 75%-79% will
be offered a retake of the exam. Failure to score a minimum of 80% on the retake will be considered a fail of the exam.
A high school diploma or GED, 2.0 Harper GPA, and an age requirement of 18 is necessary. This program is offered only at Northwest
Community Hospital.
Required:
Students must complete EMS 111, 112 and 113 modular exams with a C or above and must also complete the final exam with a C or above
to successfully earn the EMT certificate.
Established in 2007
CIP: 51-0904 Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
Provider Information
Harper College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (292042 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Harper College
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
16 Weeks ( 120.00 Hours / 9.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,251.00 |
| Books | $172.00 |
| Fees | $425.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $710.00 |
| Total Cost | $2,558.00 |
Financial Aid
- All financial aid is based on the eligiblity of the individual
Application Procedure
3WIOA and TAA students need to contact the Harper College Workforce Coordinator at (847) 925-6782 or WIOA@harpercollege.edu. A separate book voucher is required for Follett Bookstore #1341 on campus. Books can be ship if requested for a small fee. Each semester, all Cook County WIOA sending agency case managers must supply the Harper College Workforce Coordinator with a Semester Training Schedule Approval Form that lists the courses the client will be taking that semester, and this must match the client's Harper Educational Plan.4
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $3,000.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Language - Instruction is in English
- Writing - Per College Placement Test Cut-off Scores
- Prerequisites - Criminal background check
- Other - All credit-seeking WIOA clients must have initial & ongoing academic advising
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes