Emergency Medical Tech

Start: Mon May 19, 2025
End: Mon Jul 21, 2025
Meeting Days: M,T,TH,M,TH,S,S,S
Meeting Time: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: HSC 1104

Start: Mon May 19, 2025
End: Mon Jul 21, 2025
Meeting Days: M,T,TH,M,TH,S,S,S
Meeting Time: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: HSC 1108

Start: Sat Jun 7, 2025
End: Sat Jun 28, 2025
Meeting Days: M,T,TH,M,TH,S,S,S
Meeting Time: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: HSC 1104

Start: Sat Jun 7, 2025
End: Sat Jun 28, 2025
Meeting Days: M,T,TH,M,TH,S,S,S
Meeting Time: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: HSC 1108

Start: Sat Jun 7, 2025
End: Sat Jun 28, 2025
Meeting Days: M,T,TH,M,TH,S,S,S
Meeting Time: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: HSC 1110

(9 Credits) This course trains police, fire, first responders, rescue personnel and persons interested in the techniques of basic emergency medical care. The curriculum is approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health and the U.S. Department of Transportation. The EMT course is an extensive course of approximately 184+ hours combining classroom training, reading, computer based and online learning, significant study time, practical labs and skills that include all areas of patient assessment (medical, cardiac, pediatric and trauma), airway management, splinting, clinical and field experience and appropriate interventions. AFTER SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION: The candidate will qualify to challenge the national registry exam and certification in Illinois. PREREQUISITES: 20/20 vision with correction. Hear normally with correction. Sound physique, not possessing any infirmity of body or mind, which might render you unfit to perform duties. Must be 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED by the NREMT test date. ALSO NEEDED: Proof of current immunizations and insurance, and a background check (Form given at first class; can be completed at Accurate Biometrics). PURCHASE: Text with computer access code at Rock Valley College Bookstore. NO CLASS 5/26, 6/19