Emergency Medical Services - Moraine Valley Community College

Emergency Medical Services from Moraine Valley Community College is a Campus Certificate Medical Emergency degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Moraine Valley Community College?s Emergency Medical Services Program is for individuals who want to go into the public or private sector as emergency medical technicians . It can also be an alternative career path for those presently in the fire science field. The program includes an Emergency Medical Technician course and a Paramedic Certificate Program. Emergency Medical Services Certificate Program ? EMT-P: This 35-credit-hour program prepares an emergency medical technician (EMT-B) to meet licensure standards to function as an advanced life support provider (EMT-P) in accordance with the Illinois Department of Public Health Emergency Medical Services Act. Upon successful completion of the EMS courses and final exam, students are eligible to take the State of Illinois Paramedic Examination. This exam must be passed in order to receive paramedic state licensure. The program is offered through Moraine Valley in cooperation with Christ Hospital and Medical Center. All EMS courses are taught at Christ Hospital. Employment Outlook? Employment of emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2016. Population growth and urbanization will increase the demand for full-time paid EMTs and paramedics rather than for volunteers. In addition, a large segment of the population?the aging baby boomers?will further spur demand for EMT services as they become more likely to have medical emergencies. There will still be demand for part-time, volunteer EMTs and paramedics in rural areas and smaller metropolitan areas. In addition to those arising from job growth, openings will occur because of replacement needs; some workers leave the occupation because of stressful working conditions, limited potential for advancement, and the modest pay and benefits in private-sector jobs. View more details on Moraine Valley Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Medical Emergency courses.