Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

The Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) program at Kankakee Community College is a two- to four-year certificate program at this public institution in Kankakee, Illinois. Classified within the emergency medical technology field (CIP 51.0904), the program trains students in advanced pre-hospital emergency care, including patient assessment, airway management, cardiac monitoring, and pharmacological interventions.

Kankakee Community College also offers programs in Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician, Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, and Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. Students in the EMT Paramedic program can expect a combination of didactic coursework, simulation-based training, and supervised clinical and field internship hours required for paramedic certification and employment with emergency medical services agencies.