Thanks for all the responses.
I live in Rogers Park (attending Loyola). I think I'm going to look at Malcom X since it's pretty close from Loyola's downtown campus.
Sylus - how did you get more information from there, contact the number provided? I only was able to find the EMT/Paramedic information pages, but they don't have any information on cost or availability.
I emailed Tony Scipione who is the director of the program when I was looking into taking it and got this-
To: Prospective Student
From: Emergency Medical Service Program Office
Re: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Training
The Health Sciences Department offers EMT training during the Spring and Fall semesters. This course prepares students to recognize the symptoms of illness and injuries and provide proper procedures of emergency care. After successful completion, students may sit for the Illinois State EMT-B Licensing Examination.
Course prerequisites include:
* 18 years of age or older
* High School Diploma or GED Certificate
* Successful completion of College English 101 (Composition), Biology 116 (Anatomy and Physiology), First Responder (103) OR the City Colleges of Chicago, Reading/Comprehension Placement Examination.
Note: Class schedule is subject to change. Reading/Comprehension examination is provided free of charge after students have applied to the college and are approved for classes.
Classes are conducted: Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday from 1:30 p.m to 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
The EMT class is a six-college credit hour course. The tuition for Chicago residents is $432.00 ($72.00 per credit hour). There is also a $25.00 non-refundable registration fee and a $50.00 activity fee for part-time and $100.00 activity fee for full time students. Fees for out-of-district or out-of-state are higher.
You will be required to purchase and carry textbooks and supplies to class totaling approximately $200.00.
You may begin to register one month prior to the beginning of each semester.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the EMS Program Office at
312-850-7410 or 7124.
Thank you.
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Like the GeorgeFoster said, you can pretty much register whenever. I filled out Malcolm X's registration form and they email you a letter to bring in- so I went down there with it and they gave me a packet with more info on the program. You'll have to take their Reading exam which should be a cynch, show it to the program director, register for the class, pay, and then you should be all set.
Hope that helps.