Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

The Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) certificate program at College of DuPage is a one-to-two-year certificate offered by this public institution in Glen Ellyn, IL. The program prepares students to respond to medical emergencies, providing advanced prehospital care including airway management, cardiac monitoring, intravenous therapy, and medication administration.

This program is part of the emergency medical technology field (CIP 51.0904) and is one of several health and technical programs at College of DuPage. Related programs at the school include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, and Surgical Technology/Technologist. The college also offers programs in Robotics Technology/Technician and Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician. Students can expect a combination of classroom learning, skills labs, and field clinical experience.