Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Programs Open House
Virtual Sessions
- 09/01 1 pm - 3 pm
- 09/29 10 am - 12 pm
- 10/05 1 pm - 3 pm
- 10/21 4 pm - 6 pm
- 11/02 4 pm - 6 pm
- 12/14 1 pm - 3 pm
Download / view the open house flyer here for more details.
To Apply to Program:
- Submit official college transcripts.
- Admissions cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- Apply to Program in Student Portal [my.ccc.edu]
To Learn More About Program and Admissions:
About
This program is administrated through a collaborative effort by Malcolm X College, Chicago Fire Department and the Region XI EMS system Resource Hospitals.
The Paramedic Core Curriculum culminates in an Advanced Certificate (AC). In addition to the AC, Malcolm X College is one of the few colleges in Illinois to offer an Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS) in this professional specialty. Successful completion of the identified general education courses in addition to the Paramedic Core Curriculum culminates in an Associate in Applied Science Degree, which can broaden the student’s marketability, as well as provide a strong basis for continued professional learning.
Program Mission
It is the mission of the Malcolm X College EMS Department to educate and inspire our students and prepare students of the community to serve their community as health care professionals in Emergency Medical Services.
Paramedic Core Curriculum
The Paramedic Program runs three consecutive semesters starting in the fall of each year. Successful completion of the Paramedic Core Curriculum provides an Advanced Certificate in Paramedic level of training, and eligibility to take the licensing examination offered by the Illinois Department of Public Health or the National Registry.
Fall Semester:
EMT 221 |
Essentials of Paramedic Medicine I |
9 Credit Hours |
EMT 222 |
Paramedic Medicine Practicum I |
5.5 Credit Hours |
Spring Semester: |
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EMT 223 |
Essentials of Paramedic Medicine II |
9 Credit Hours |
EMT 224 |
Paramedic Medicine Practicum II |
7 Credit Hours |
Summer Semester: |
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EMT 227 |
Paramedic Field Internship |
6 Credit Hours |
Total Credit Hours in Major (Core): |
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36.5 Credit Hours |
Note: The program does not offer advanced placement or transfer of credits from another college for the core curriculum.
Admission Requirements
Courses run for three consecutive semesters starting each Fall Semester. Program application process typically opens in January at the start of the spring semester and closes the last week in March. The packet of required documents are due the first or second week in April.
To be considered for admission the applicant must:
Be currently licensed by the State of Illinois as an EMT-B (Note – only students enrolled in a current MXC Spring Semester EMT may apply with a license pending. They must have recommendation from EMT instructor with a minimum grade of ‘B’)
Demonstration of the ability to successfully complete a college level Bio/Chem course (4 credit hour with a lab) with a “C” or better. CCC courses that demonstrate this proficiency include courses BIO 121 / BIO 116 / BIO 226 / CHEM 201.
Have a current CPR healthcare provider card
Ambulance experience as an EMT-B (approximately 500 hours) by start of program is strongly recommended
Achieve acceptable scores on admissions examinations
Submit the application online and all required paperwork by the published deadline
Submit all college transcripts from colleges attended outside of City Colleges of Chicago to Malcolm X College Office of Registrar Services. We will only accept official transcripts from the college attended.
Admission Committee Interviews: The Paramedic Program is a selective enrollment program; selections are made by interview process. Interviews with Chicago EMS Region XI Admissions Committee will be offered to those applicants who have met or exceeded the Malcolm X College Paramedic Program admission requirements and completed all required admission paperwork. Admission paperwork must be submitted no later than the posted due date.
Selection factor: Selection of candidates for this program is highly competitive. Selection will be based on: Completion of all application paperwork; Interview results; Academic history/GPA; Admission testing results; EMS work experience; References; and Communication skills.
Accreditation
The Malcolm X College paramedic program is accredited by CAAHEP, the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP) through 2023.
"To prepare competent entry-level Paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains," with or without exit points at the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician and /or Emergency Medical Technician and/or Responder levels
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 US Highway 19 N.
Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org
To contact the CoAEMSP
8301 Lakeview Parkway
Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
214-703-8445
FAX 214-703-8992
www.coaemsp.org
State Approval
The Paramedic Program is approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health through the medical oversight of Region XI Resource Hospital, JHS Cook County Hospital, Dr. Joseph Weber, EMS Medical Director.
Submitting Application within Student Portal (my.ccc.edu )
- Under “My Academic Plan”
- Within “Academic Planning”
- Click “Selective Application”
