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Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program

Coding Specialist

Emergency Medical Services

Health Information Technology

Massage Therapy

Medical Continuing Education

Medical Assistant

Medical Transcription

Nursing

Phlebotomy

Polysomnography Technology

Radiologic Technology

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Emergency Medical Services--FAQs

What clinical sites are used during the program?
Palos Community Hospital is the clinical site for the first required course, EMS-101. Christ Hospital and Medical Center serves as the clinical site for the Paramedic Certificate Program (EMT-P)

Is the program accredited or approved?
Yes. The paramedic-training program is approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Emergency Medical Services.

Which courses are taught on the main campus of Moraine Valley Community College?
EMS-101, COM-101, MRT-110 and SOC-101 are taught at Moraine Valley.
EMS-102, EMS-103, EMS-104, EMS-233, and EMS-237 are taught at Christ Hospital and Medical Center.

During what semesters are the EMS courses offered?
EMS courses are offered only during the fall and spring semesters. However, COM-101, MRT-110 and SOC-101 are required courses of the Paramedic Certificate Program, and are offered during the spring and fall semesters, and the summer session.

Can I take any course work before entering the program?
Yes, COM-101, MRT-110, and SOC-101 may be taken without being formally admitted into the program.

I already possess my EMT Paramedic Certificate P. Can I receive college credit for that certificate?
Yes, you may test for proficiency credit for EMS-102, 103, 104, 233, and 237.

Contact the Moraine Valley Alternative Learning Office at (708) 974-5710.

 
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