Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

As an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic, graduates provide emergency care – taking the critical initial steps to saving a life. The EMS curriculum provides both the classroom and clinical experiences necessary to meet the criteria established by the IllinAs a Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic, graduates provide emergency care – taking the critical initial steps to saving a life. The EMS curriculum provides both the classroom and clinical experiences necessary to meet the criteria established by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Emergency Medical Services and Highway Safety and the National Standard Curriculum. At Richland Community College, the student may select from two levels of training: EMT (Certificate) and Paramedic (Certificate and AAS). Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Emergency Medical Services and Highway Safety and the National Standard Curriculum. At Richland Community College, the student may select from two levels of training: EMT (Certificate) and Paramedic (Certificate and AAS).