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Illinois EMS Office Contact Info

Illinois Office of EMS

525-535 West Jefferson Street
Springfield, IL 62761
(217) 785-2080
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Illinois EMS Exams Information

Illinois EMR Exams

The Department of EMS in Illinois shall have the authority and responsibility to prescribe licensure testing requirements for all levels of EMS personnel, which shall include a requirement that all phases of instruction, training, and field experience be completed before taking the appropriate licensure exam. Candidates may elect to take the appropriate National Registry exam in lieu of the Department's exam, but are responsible for making their own arrangements for taking the National Registry exam.

Find out more about the EMR National Registry exam here and here.

Illinois EMT Exams

Find out more about the EMT National Registry exam here and here.

Illinois AEMT Exams

Find out more about the AEMT National Registry exam here and here.

Illinois Paramedic Exams

Find out more about the Paramedic National Registry exam here and here.

Requirements for Illinois EMS Certification

EMR - Emergency Medical Responder

In Illinois, an Emergency Medical Responder or (EMR or First Responder) has successfully completed a course in emergency medical response as approved by the Department and provides emergency medical response services prior to the arrival of an ambulance or specialized emergency medical services vehicle, in accordance with the level of care established by the National EMS Educational Standards Emergency Medical Responder course as modified by the Department. An Emergency Medical Responder who provides services as part of an EMS System response plan shall comply with the applicable sections of the Program Plan, as approved by the Department, of that EMS System. The Department shall have the authority to adopt rules governing the curriculum, practice, and necessary equipment applicable to Emergency Medical Responders.

All EMS Systems and licensees shall be fully compliant with the National EMS Education Standards, as modified by the Department in administrative rules, within 24 months after the adoption of the administrative rules.

For more information on becoming an EMR in Illinois go here.

EMT - Emergency Medical Technician

In Illinois, an Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) has successfully completed a course in basic life support as approved by the Department, is currently licensed by the Department in accordance with standards prescribed by this Act and rules adopted by the Department pursuant to this Act, and practices within an EMS System. A valid Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) license issued under this Act shall continue to be valid and shall be recognized as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license until the Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) license expires.

For more information on becoming an EMT in Illinois go here.

AEMT - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

In Illinois, an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) has successfully completed a course in basic and limited advanced emergency medical care as approved by the Department, is currently licensed by the Department in accordance with standards prescribed by this Act and rules adopted by the Department pursuant to this Act, and practices within an Intermediate or Advanced Life Support EMS System.

For more information on becoming an AEMT in Illinois go here.

EMT-P - Paramedic

In Illinois, a Paramedic (EMT-P) has successfully completed a course in advanced life support care as approved by the Department, is licensed by the Department in accordance with standards prescribed by this Act and rules adopted by the Department pursuant to this Act, and practices within an Advanced Life Support EMS System. A valid Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) license issued under this Act shall continue to be valid and shall be recognized as a Paramedic license until the Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) license expires.

For more information on becoming a Paramedic in Illinois go here.

Illinois EMS Programs