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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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

Paramedicine Faculty

Cynthia Field

Cynthia Field

EMT/Paramedicine Program Facilitator
Travis Field

Travis Field

Healthcare Simulation Lab Technician/AHA Coordinator

Contact Us

Cynthia Field

Phone  |  618-545-3195

  • Main Campus
  • Nursing, N 104

Admissions

Phone  |  618-545-3040
Fax  |  618-545-3393

  • Main Campus
  • Health and Business, HB 100
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