Respond to emergencies and provide advanced life-saving care.

Master the skills and confidence needed for a career as a paramedic
The Emergency Medical Services (Paramedic) Certificate Program prepares students for careers as paramedics in both public and private sectors. This program also is a strong pathway for individuals currently working in fire science or emergency services who are looking to advance their skills and responsibilities.
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Find Your Purpose through a Career as a Paramedic
The emerging of pre-hospital emergency medical services has created a demand for professionally trained, highly qualified healthcare workers to deliver specialized care.
With an Emergency Medical Services (Paramedic) Certificate, you can begin a career providing advanced, life-saving care in emergency situations. Paramedics respond to medical emergencies, assess patients, administer treatment and transport individuals safely to healthcare facilities.
The paramedic program runs three consecutive semesters starting in the spring of each year. Successful completion of the Paramedic Core Curriculum and achieving the minimum program GPA provide eligibility to take the paramedic certification examination offered by the , which can lead to licensure by the .
Paramedic Certificate Program
The 40-credit hour Paramedic Certificate Program prepares the emergency medical technician to meet license standards to become an advanced life support provider in accordance with the IDPH Emergency Medical Services Act. The program is offered on campus at Moraine Valley through three consecutive semesters.
- The EMT-P, Paramedic Certificate Program consists of EMS-102, EMS-103, EMS-104, EMS-233 and EMS-237.
- Application to the program must be submitted four weeks after the first day of the semester prior to the start of the program (i.e., paramedic program start Jan./spring semester 鈥 application deadline four weeks after Aug./fall semester start).
After completion of the Paramedic courses and final exam, students are eligible to take the NREMT Examination. The exam must be passed in order to receive the paramedic state license.
The paramedic curriculum at Moraine Valley is designed to be completed in three semesters.
The program runs for three semesters and combines classroom instruction, hands-on lab training and clinical experience to prepare students for advanced emergency medical care. Upon successful completion of the Paramedic Core Curriculum and meeting minimum GPA requirements, students are eligible to take the National Registry of EMTs certification exam, which can lead to licensure through the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Recommended Classes Prior to Paramedic Program
- Anatomy and Physiology 115 or equivalent
- Biomedical Terminology 110 or equivalent
Emergency Medical Technician
You must have a current EMT license to apply to the Moraine Valley EMS Paramedic Program.
Paramedic Program
The application to the Paramedic Education Program requires licensure as a State of Illinois EMT and a completed application with supported documentation.
Download the application to the Moraine Valley Paramedic Program.
Physical Requirements
- Use digital fine motor skills with both hands continually throughout the day.
- See clearly enough to read handwritten and computer-generated communications.
- Hear clearly enough to accept verbal orders from incident commanders and electronically generated orders broadcast from emergency room personnel.
- Work standing on their feet for the majority of the day.
- Walk quickly to and from service locations for the majority of the day.
- Lift patients onto gurneys, into ambulances as well as up and down stairwells.
- Write and speak to patients, peers and staff, effectively.
- Interact appropriately with patients, physicians, peers and supervisors.
- Use good judgment to seek assistance when needed.
- Lift a minimum of 50 pounds unassisted.
- Apply safety and infection control standards learned in the program to maintain a safe and clean environment for patients, staff and self.
- Capable of handling stressful situations, remain calm and prioritize patient treatments.
- Ability to work in extreme and hazardous conditions including darkness, heat, cold, dampness and very small spaces.
Selection of candidates for this program is highly competitive and is based on:
- Successful completion of the application process, including following all instructions and submitting the proper paperwork by the assigned deadline.
- A passing grade on the entrance exams, which will include didactic and psychomotor testing.
- Completion of the Admission Committee oral Interview.
- Attendance at the mandatory orientation (date provided in application packet).
Preference Points
Preference points will be awarded to applicants with proper proof and documentation. These points will be added to your cumulative didactive and psychomotor entrance exams.
- 4 points 鈥 Awarded to veterans of military service.
- 3 points 鈥 Awarded to full-time firefighters at a precepting department.
- 2 points 鈥 Awarded to an applicant sponsored by a fire department or a private ambulance service that is an approved precepting department.
- 1 point 鈥 Awarded to six (6) months of experience or more in an ambulance, fire department or ER technician position.
- 1 point 鈥 Awarded to an applicant who successfully completed the Moraine Valley EMT-B Program.
- 1 point 鈥 Awarded to an applicant who successfully completed the Moraine Valley Fire Academy Program.
In-district applicants will be considered before out-of-district applicants unless sponsored by in-district employment.
Accreditation
The 好色先生 Paramedic Program has been granted provisional accreditation and has applied for full accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs () upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions ().鈥
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
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Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions
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Potential careers in Emergency Medical Services
Moraine Valley鈥檚 Emergency Medical Services (Paramedic) Program prepares you for careers delivering advanced, life-saving care in high-pressure situations. You鈥檒l develop the skills to assess patients, provide emergency treatment and respond quickly to a wide range of medical incidents.




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| Program | Type of Credential | Curriculum Code | Department or Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 1320 | Health Sciences |
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