Paramedic Certificate

The Paramedic Certificate includes four paramedic modules and one internship semester. You will earn 38 hours of college credit and be eligible to sit for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Exam. A successful attempt at the NREMT exam allows the student to apply for a professional license from all 50 states. This training is considered advanced emergency medical care and can be used to obtain jobs in EMS, the fire service, hospital systems, and private industry.

Working as an EMS provider requires significant physical strength, dexterity, and the ability to function in very adverse environments with exposure to numerous safety risks typically found at emergency scenes. Can you meet or exceed these EMS Provider Functional Requirements and Physical Expectations?

CAAHEP Accreditation Statements

The McHenry County College Paramedic 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
25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
www.caahep.org

To contact COAEMSP
Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions
8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312
Rowlett TX 75088
(214) 703-8445
FAX (214) 703-8992
www.coaemsp.org

Credit for Experiential Learning Disclaimer

Due to licensing regulations, the McHenry County College Paramedic program does not recognize credit for experiential learning.

  • EMS Paramedic program licensure examination pass rates and employment rates
    EMS Paramedic Program Outcome Results
    Grad Year Cohort Enrollment Cohort Retention Passed NREMT Exam Paramedic License Success Positive Job Placement
    2023 20 students 16 = 80% 13 = 81.3% Pending 100%
    2022 21 students 19 = 90.5% 18 = 94.7% 100% 100%
    2021 23 students 22 = 95.7% 18 = 81.8% 86.36% 100%
    2020 20 students 18 = 90% 77.8% 100% 100%

Contact (815) 479-7511 with specific questions about this program.

(in-district) Total Amount: $6,327.5

Credit Hours to Complete: 38

Weeks to Complete: 48


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What you need to know about getting your Paramedic Certificate (CIP 51.0904)

Total Paramedic Certificate Costs
Cost in-district out-of-district out-of-state international
Tuition $4,617 $14,941.22 $19,541.88 $19,541.88
Additional Costs $1,710.5 $1,710.5 $1,710.5 $1,710.5
Program Total $6,327.5 $16,651.72 $21,252.38 $21,252.38

What makes MCC's Paramedic Certificate program better than or distinct from similar programs at other institutions?

  • McHenry County is a very supportive community with many opportunities for full-time employment in the EMS field. Many area employers support their employees' continuing education.

How will MCC's Paramedic Certificate program prepare me for my career or connect me to opportunities?

  • You will participate in a hands-on internship, intensive classroom training and the clinical experience needed to become a licensed EMT-Paramedic in the state of Illinois.

What have graduates gone on to do?

  • Most graduates pursue full-time employment with fire departments in and around McHenry County.
  • Many graduates learn of career opportunities through the hospitals where they complete their patient care requirements.

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Semesters to complete assumes students are taking a full-time credit load of 12 credits per semester (the minimum required for federal financial aid).

Proportion of students completing in normal time is the percentage of completers who earned the credential within the specified time of their first enrollment at the College.

Students attending part-time or changing their program of study are two common reasons why they may not complete in "normal" time.

Tuition and fees are set by the Board of Trustees. Prices for books and supplies are subject to change.

See additional information about international student costs.