Paramedical Services (AAS.PS)
Associate Degree in Applied Science
The associate degree in Paramedical Services is a two-year intensive program that includes classroom, skills laboratory, hospital and field clinical experiences. The student is awarded an associate in applied science degree upon successful competition of the program and will be eligible to take the Illinois Department of Public Health EMT-Paramedic licensing examination or the National Registry of EMT's examination. Completion of the the associate degree in Paramedical Services does not guarantee licensure. There are some conditions for which the Illinois Department of Public may refuse to issue a 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.
For more information contact:
Dave Budde
(217) 234-5370
dbudde9691@lakeland.cc.il.us
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There are prerequisites or course requisites for this course |
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Electives must be approved by Program Coordinator or Division Chair |
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Course only offered fall semester |
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Course only offered spring and summer semester |
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Course only offered spring semester |
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Courses offered in odd numbered years only |
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Courses offered in even numbered years only |
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SOS 050 Human Relations and PSY 271 Introduction to Psychology cannot be used as a social science elective |
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Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course |
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