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.

How to Apply to the Program

1. First, read through the Paramedicine Application Process Guide

2. Next, apply to Kaskaskia College: Admissions

3. Lastly, fill out the Allied Health Application. The link contains applications to all the Kaskaskia College Allied Health Programs.

For more information on our Paramedicine program, call us today at (618) 545-3040.

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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
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, 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%. The CoAEMSP defines positive placement as being employed full or part-time in a related field, continuing their education, or serving in the military. It is measured at the completion of the program.

The 2022 retention rate was 25%.

No graduates during the 2023 reporting year.
No graduates during the 2021 reporting year.

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.