The OSF East Central Illinois EMS Paramedic Program prepares potential paramedic candidates for certification with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) and Licensure within the State of Illinois.
We adhere to standards in EMS Education as prescribed by the Illinois Department of Public Health and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. OSF Heart of Mary is an accredited facility meeting compliance by The Joint Commission for the Hospital Accreditation Program.
Our program utilizes cutting edge technology to provide a classroom experience like no other in our area.
Through the use of evidence-based teaching strategies, the staff at ECIEMS aims to educate and prove competency in Paramedicine through the use of simulation, supplemental educational experiences, and integration of industry-specific quality metrics.
Our paramedic program will utilize a blended learning model in which students will complete interactive online learning assignments, small group discussions, and participate weekly at an in-class session.
Students will also complete a clinical experience where they will rotate through multiple disciplines across different medical facilities to gain a complete picture of the healthcare system.
Finally, the paramedic student will complete the Capstone Field Internship where the student will serve and act as a Team Leader while delivering live patient care.
The Capstone Field Internship serves as a summative evaluation of the cognitive, psychomotor and affective attributes needed to be an effective Team Leader and competent entry-level Paramedic.
In addition to initial education as a Paramedic, candidates will complete and hold certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and International Trauma Life Support (ITLS).
The application process for the 2023-2024 Paramedic Program is currently closed.
The goal for ECIEMS is to prepare Paramedics who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession.
There are no graduates during the 2018 reporting year.
There are no graduates during the 2019 reporting year.
2020 Reporting Year
| NREMT Pass Rate | 100% |
| First Attempt Pass | 66% |
| Program Retention | 90% |
| Positive Placement | 100% |
There are no graduates during the 2021 reporting year.
2022 Reporting Year
| NREMT Pass Rate | 60% |
| First Attempt Pass | 40% |
| Program Retention | 100% |
| Positive Placement | 100% |
The OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center d/b/a East Central Illinois EMS Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education ProgramsTo contact CoAEMSP:
(214) 703-8445
www.coaemsp.org