Major Code
400C

The Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic degree represents collaboration between Waubonsee Community College and the Southern Fox Valley Emergency Medical Services System (SFVEMSS) Paramedic Training Program based at a hospital. This degree program prepares individuals for employment as paramedics in fire departments and fire protection districts. Those entering the degree program must have a current license as an EMT-B (Emergency Medical Technician-Basic) and acceptance into the EMT-Paramedic Program.

Career Ready Pathway (21 Months)

Guided pathways are recommended course sequences for earning a certificate or degree. Waubonsee’s academic and career advising and counseling professionals are available to guide students on their path to graduate.

Career Ready Pathway - EMT Paramedic AAS

General Education Requirements

15

COM100 Fund of Speech Communication

3

or

COM121 Communication in the Workplace

3

ENG101 First-Year Composition I

3

or

ENG152 Business Communication

3

ENG102 First-Year Composition II

3

or

ENG153 Technical Writing

3

Social and Behavioral Sciences elective
(SOC120 recommended)

3

Math or Physical and Life Sciences elective
(BIO100 recommended)

3

Major Program Requirements

39

EMT120 Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

9

m EMT225 Paramedic I

12

m EMT235 Paramedic II

9

m EMT245 Paramedic III

6

m EMT299 Paramedic IV - Internship

3

Electives

6

Select electives from:  Biology (BIO), Fire Science (FSC), Health Education (HED), Health Information Technology (HIT), Human Services (HSV), Medical Assistant (MLA), Nurse Assistant (NAS), Paralegal (PLG), Psychology (PSY)

Recommended: BIO102 Human Biology or HED100 Personal Wellness

6

Program Total

60

Veterans or military members eligible for education benefits should see Programs with Special Admission Applications.

m Major course requires minimum grade of C