Program Overview
The Paramedic program prepares individuals to provide advanced life support in and out of the hospital settings to critically ill and injured persons. To prepare individuals to function in the paramedic role, a combination of educational methods are used in this program, including theory, instruction, demonstration and practice of life-saving skills for simulated and real emergency situations.
Instruction is provided by physicians specializing in emergency medicine, registered nurses with advanced education in trauma management and paramedics approved by the emergency medical services director. The associate degree curriculum offers the student the opportunity to learn fundamental principles necessary for supervisory roles. This degree typically is not designed for transfer.
Program eligibility standards apply; consult a KCC advisor.
Students in health career programs are advised to consult the Code of Campus Affairs and Regulations, section 11.4. This regulation concerns completion of all courses in health career curricula being completed with a grade of C or better.
Additional Program Information
Before enrollment, the student must provide a copy of his/her current Illinois state license. Students also must have an appropriate assessment score and a GED certificate or official high school transcript showing graduation on file at KCC. High school seniors should consult their high school advisor for registration requirements.
Each student in this program must have a physical exam, criminal background check without any disqualifying convictions, a negative drug screen, and current CPR certification from the American Heart Association (BLS for Healthcare Provider) or American Red Cross (Professional Rescuer: adult, child & infant or AED).
The curriculum of record for students applying to, but not yet accepted into, competitive entry health career programs will be the Associate in General Studies.
Program eligibility
Program eligibility/application process - Consult this information for steps to apply and enroll in a health program, deadlines, eligibility worksheets, and essential physical capabilities and functions.
Program Outcomes
| 7/17/2017 |
9 |
89% |
0 |
88% |
12% |
0 |
100% |
| 7/25/2018 |
17 |
100% |
6% |
53% |
41% |
6% |
82% |
| 7/24/2019 |
25 |
76% |
0% |
68% |
N/A |
N/A |
68% |
Anyone with questions regarding Paramedic program outcomes can contact the program director at 815-802-8815 or email cgibson@kcc.edu.
Program Requirements
Major Courses
General education
| BIOL1564 | Intro to Anatomy & Physiology | 4 Credits |
| COMM1553 | Introductory Speech | 3 Credits |
| ENGL1613 | English I | 3 Credits |
| MATH1141 | Introduction to Dosage Calculations | 1 Credit |
| MATH1151 | Medical Math | 1 Credit |
| PSYC2553 | Lifespan Developmental Psychology | 3 Credits |
| Credit Hours: | 6 |
Minimum Credit Hours: 60
Suggested Course Sequence
Spring semester
| BIOL1564 | Intro to Anatomy & Physiology | 4 Credits |
| ENGL1613 | English I | 3 Credits |
| MATH1141 | Introduction to Dosage Calculations | 1 Credit |
| MATH1151 | Medical Math | 1 Credit |
| PSYC2553 | Lifespan Developmental Psychology | 3 Credits |
| COMM1553 | Introductory Speech | 3 Credits |
Fall semester
Spring semester
Summer Semester
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