EMT/Paramedicine

Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics are the first healthcare professionals on the scene in many medical emergencies. Whether you are interested in earning your Emergency Medical Technician License (EMT) or seeking a degree as a Paramedic, the KC EMT/Paramedicine program can prepare you to handle medical emergencies and promote healthcare during the most critical times.

Why choose the Kaskaskia College EMT Program?

Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
State-of-the-art ambulance simulation lab
Convenient close-to-home clinical sites
Accelerated 8-week, hybrid classes offered year-round
National Registry Cognitive Exam offered at KC's campus
The National Registry (nremt.org) reports that 67% of EMTs in the nation are nationally certified. First time pass rate nationally is 70%; State of Illinois first time pass rate for the national exam is 60%.

Why choose the Kaskaskia College Paramedicine Program?

Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
State-of-the-art ambulance simulation lab
Convenient close-to-home clinical sites
12-month program with 8-week Accelerated Classes that start each Fall.
National Registry Cognitive Exam offered at KC's campus
The National Registry (nremt.org) reports a 72% first-time pass rate nationally, with a 60% first-time pass rate in the State of Illinois.

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Program Information

Emergency Medical Technician Certificate
Paramedicine Degree
Paramedicine Certificate
The Kaskaskia College Paramedicine Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

To Contact CAAHEP

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
www.caahep.org

To Contact COAEMSP

8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312
Rowlett TX 75088
(214) 703-8445
FAX (214) 703-8992
www.coaemsp.org
Kaskaskia College has determined its EMT-Paramedicine curricula meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification regardless of modality in the state of Illinois. Kaskaskia College makes every effort to ensure information about educational requirements for licensure or certification is current; however, state requirements may change. If you are planning to pursue professional licensure or certification in a state other than Illinois, it is strongly recommended that you contact the appropriate licensing entity in that state to seek information and guidance regarding licensure or certification requirements before beginning an academic program.

EMT and Paramedicine are programs that lead to professional licensure or certification and Kaskaskia College’s determination of whether completion of the program meets the educational requirements for licensure in a state or U.S. territory.

For additional information regarding specific states, please visit our SARA Paramedicine webpage.
The goal of the Paramedicine program is: To prepare competent entry-level Paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains with or without exit points at the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician and/or Emergency Medical Technician, and/or Emergency Medical Responder levels.

The Paramedicine program prepares students to pass the National Registry of EMTs Paramedic certification examination and practice as Registered Paramedics.

CAAHEP Accredited Paramedic Programs and CoAEMSP Letter of Review (LoR) Programs track and report outcome measures annually to the Committee on Accreditation for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). The most current CoAEMSP Annual Report was for the calendar year 2022.

The 2022 success rate for the National Registry of EMT Paramedic Cognitive exam was 100%.

The 2022 positive placement rate for graduates was 100%. Positive placement is defined by the CoAEMSP as being employed full or part-time in a related field and/or continuing their education and/or serving in the military. Positive placement is measured at the completion of the program.

The 2022 retention rate was 25%.

No graduates have tested during the 2023 reporting year.