Session 1: January 12, 2009 - April 3, 2009

Session 2: May 18, 2009 - August 7, 2009

Session 3: August 24, 2009 - November 13, 2009

The Accelerated 12-week EMT-Paramedic Program at McCook Community College provides training and education to develop EMT-Paramedics capable of providing emergency care to patients in and out of a hospital setting. The emerging roles and responsibilities of the EMT-Paramedic can also include public education, health promotion, and involvement in injury and illness prevention programs, and participation as an initial treatment provider.

• All training follows the Department of Transportation (DOT) curriculum and instructional guidelines.
• Upon completion of the in-class work, students are required to complete the training in a clinical/field environment.
• Upon successful completion of training the student is eligible to sit for the National Registry Paramedic Exam. Prerequisites
• The student must be able to prove through valid credentials that they have completed an EMT-Basic program prior to admission.
• The student must be 18 years of age prior to National Registry testing.
• Once admitted into the MCC Accelerated EMT-Paramedic program, a criminal background check will be conducted by a certified agency.
• A block of immunizations must be completed. Start Dates - A seat reservation may be made for any session