Paramedic Certificate
What Follows is the Program Outline
This program is not designed for students transferring to other colleges or universities. As a rule, courses with a second digit "0" are designed to transfer. Students planning to transfer should consult a Counselor to verify the transferability of individual courses. Prerequisites for courses are noted in the IVCC Catalog. Program Pre-Admission Information is included if applicable.
Fall semester, first year
Spring semester, first year
Summer semester, first year
| EMS 1201 | International Trauma Life Support Provider Course (ITLS) | 1 |
| EMS 1203 | Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support | 1 |
| PMD 2240 | Paramedic III | 4.5 |
| PMD 2241 | Paramedic Practicum III | 2 |
| EMS 2400 | Pediatric Emerg. for The Prehosp. Prov. | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 36 |
Total Credit Hours: 36
Prerequisite Requirements:
1. The applicant must hold a current and unrestricted state Basic or Advanced EMT license.
2. The applicant will be required to present a Basic or Advanced EMT license and a State Photo ID before the first-class meeting.
3. All applicants must complete an information session before completing the entrance testing.
4. Please contact Nick Fish at 815-224-0267 by July 1st to be placed on the list to be notified of the Paramedic information session testing dates and times.
5. All entrance testing must be complete before July 31st.
6. All required health information MUST be provided by the end of the 1st eight weeks of class. This must be complete before any clinical begins. This includes:
a. The applicant must have a background check, assume the cost of the background check, and have NO felony convictions listed on the background check.
b. Student must have a physical performed by personal physician and at the student's cost within the past six months. The IVCC Health Assessment Form must be used
c. Student must have received all required immunizations as outlined on the health assessment form.
d. The applicant must possess a valid American Heart Association BLS Provider card during the entire program
For additional information please consult a counselor at 815-224-0360 or the program coordinator Nick Fish (815) 224-0267.
(CERT.PMD) 2/2026