Loyola EMS Program Descriptions

Last updated 4.2011

B to P Boot Camp

B to P Boot Camp is a 40 hour course designed for EMT-Basics who wish to pursue advanced training at the Paramedic level. This informal class will include lectures, skill labs and small group activities.

Course content includes medical terminology, body systems, an introduction to pharmacology and strategies for taking exams. It will focus on establishing a firm foundation for students who want to be well prepared for the paramedic program. In addition to 24 hours in class, students will complete 16 hours of clinical time.

Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic:

The Loyola University Medical Center EMT-Paramedic Program is an 11-month course of study designed for individuals seeking to become professional healthcare providers. The LUMC Paramedic Program is recognized and accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS Professions (CoAEMSP), in conjunction with the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), and the Illinois Department of Public Health Division of EMS and Highway Safety.

This course is comprised of formal classroom instruction, a variety of clinical rotations in the medical center and community hospital settings, and a comprehensive field internship. The Loyola paramedic program emphasizes that students demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, critical thinking abilities, good decision-making, and the capacity for making quick and appropriate judgments regarding patient care.

Upon successful completion of this program, students will have mastered the skills necessary to satisfy the requirements of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, and will be eligible for licensure by the State of Illinois Department of Public Health. As professional healthcare providers, Loyola EMT-Paramedic graduates are taught how to interact effectively with other emergency services personnel, to be dynamic leaders, to value life-long learning and personal development, to be of service within their communities, and above all, to respect and sustain human life.

Prerequisites: Minimum 18 years of age; high school diploma or equivalency; Healthcare Provider level CPR certification; current Illinois EMT-B licensure

Critical Care Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (CCEMT-P)

The Critical Care EMT-P course is an intensive, two-week program that will prepare the experienced paramedic, nurse or respiratory technician to become a critical care transport specialist. In conjunction with the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, expert paramedics, nurses and physicians will discuss a variety of topics, including ventilators, 12-lead ECGs, IV pumps, advanced pharmacology, invasive lines, intra-aortic balloon pumps, aeromedical transport, and complications of critical care transports.

The CCEMT-P course is open to any paramedic, nurse or registered respiratory therapist who has worked in that capacity for a minimum of one year. Upon successful completion, the student will receive a renewable certification from UMBC valid for three years. In addition, 84 hours of continuing education credits will be issued on an hour for hour basis through the Loyola EMS System and the Illinois Department of Public Health.

National Registry Paramedic Review Course

The National Registry Paramedic Review course provides a comprehensive review of topics included in the National Registry exam. Taught by expert paramedic instructors, physicians and nurses, this program offers paramedics the opportunity to refresh and practice their skills in a challenging and supportive environment, and to identify areas of weakness that should be studied prior to taking the exam.

Loyola EMS System and IDPH have approved 48 hours of continuing education credit for the completed course, which combined with current ACLS certification will meet the National Registry renewal requirement.

Please Contact the Loyola EMS Office for Course Availability