EMT- Basic/Intermediate/Paramedic

The EMT is a care giver who functions as a team leader when responding to emergency calls or during emergency calls or during emergency transport. In the care giver role, the EMT-Basic/Intermediate/Paramedic, assumes the responsibility for the emergency treatment and routine transfers of patients. As field leader, the EMT-Intermediate/Paramedic directs and oversees the care given by their co-workers, other EMS personnel, and bystanders via delegation for highest level of care, coordination, supervision, validation, and evaluation. EMT-Basic/Intermediate perform patient care technician duties in ER within their licensure as directed by RN.

EMT - BASIC

21 years or older

High School education or equivalent

Completion EMT-B program

Current Illinois EMT-B license

Valid Illinois drive's license with good record EMT - INTERMEDIATE

Same as above

Completion of EMT-I program

Current Illinois EMT-I license EMT - PARAMEDIC

Same as EMT- B and EMT-I, plus

Completion of Paramedic program

Current Illinois EMT-P license, ACLS, PALS or PEPP and ITLS certified.

Two years as and EMT-P. Good standing with the local EMS system.