medical technician


The EMT-Paramedic program is identical to the first year of the Associate Degree Paramedic Technician program. Completion of the EMT-Basic program is required prior to beginning the Paramedic core courses. Students learn advanced prehospital skills in the classroom, simulated skills laboratory, hospital and prehospital clinical settings. The EMT-Paramedic is an 1150-hour program. Based upon the US Department of Transportation Administration/Wisconsin Bureau Local Health Support and EMS curriculum, the EMT-Paramedic curriculum, prepares the student with the knowledge and skills to work competently as an entry level EMT-Paramedic. The program consists of classroom lectures, practical skills lab, laboratory simulations and hospital and pre-hospital clinical experiences. The program offers additional certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support and Neonatal Resuscitation. Students who successfully complete the program are eligible to take the National Registry examination of Emergency Medical Technician — Paramedic written and practical examinations. The EMT-Paramedic program is offered at the Wisconsin Rapids campus.