Paramedic & Emergency Medical Services Training
Saint Joseph Hospital Emergency Medical Services
Founded in 1902, Saint Joseph Hospital located in Elgin, Illinois provides specialized and emergency care to the greater Elgin and Fox River Valley community. In 1995, Saint Joseph Hospital was recognized as a Resource Hospital, dedicated to providing high-quality patient care and pre-hospital education.
Our system is one of six EMS systems that are incorporated in Illinois Region IX. Together as a Region, we collaborate under the coordination of the Illinois Department of Public Health, to develop Standard Operating Procedures, Trauma Policies and Procedures, Standards of Practice, and Disaster Management for residents within portions of McHenry, Kane, and Cook Counties.
EMS Office Contacts
Debra Bevins RN-MSN, EMTP, ECRN, LI
EMS System Coordinator &
Paramedic Program Director
Email: dbevins@primehealthcare.com
sjhparamedicinstructor@gmai.com
Telephone: 847-695-3200, ext. 4743
Lindsay Seyl RN-BSN, EMTP, ECRN, LI
Paramedic Program Clinical Coordinator
Email: sjhclinicalcoordinator@gmail.com
Telephone: 847-695-3200, ext. 5473
Nicole Stadie EMTP
EMS and Paramedic Educator
Email: sjhemseducator@gmail.com
Telephone: 847-695-3200, ext. 5956
Training Opportunities at Saint Joseph Hospital
Paramedic Training Program
The Saint Joseph Hospital Paramedic Program received program accreditation in 2015 by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Dedicated to providing the community with paramedic training that is of the highest standard, we provide didactic and psychomotorinstruction, in conjunction with clinical education. Our paramedic program works in collaboration with Elgin Community College to offer our students the opportunity to earn college credit hours.
Paramedic Education Program Outcomes
| Year | State/National Exam Pass Rate | Program Retention | Positive Placement Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 77.3% | 88% | 100% |
| 2022 | 92.9% | 87.5% | 100% |
| 2021 | 64.7% | 77.3% | 100% |
| 2020 | 76.9% | 94% | 100% |
- Paramedic Training Course Application Letter
- Paramedic Training Course Application (2026-2027)
Other Training Opportunities:
- ECRN Training Program: Contact the EMS Office for class dates and times
- EMT-B Classes: Contact Elgin Community College for class dates and times
EMS Resources
- Saint Joseph Hospital Polices and Procedure Manual
- Standing Medical Orders-2023
EMS Forms
- Request for Letter of Good Standing
- Saint Joseph Hospital EMS System Entry
- Saint Joseph Hospital EMS Variance Form
- Drug Request Form
- Controlled Substance Waste Form
Equipment and Medication Lists
- ALS Ambulance
- ALS non-transport
- BLS Ambulance
- BLS non-transport
- Critical Care Ambulance
- IDPH Ambulance Inspection Form