Program Information
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Location: Oak Creek Campus
- Pathway: Community & Human Services
- Program Code: 31-531-1
- Offering: In-class
- Degree Type: Technical Diploma
- Start Dates: August/January
About the Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic Diploma
DESCRIPTION
Become an integral member of a prehospital emergency care team, providing medical intervention to the ill or injured and continuing that care during transport to a medical facility. You will learn advanced-level prehospital care and techniques as performed by ambulance service providers.
Your credits can be applied toward completing the Paramedic Technician associate degree.
Admission Requirement: Age 18 or older; State of Wisconsin EMT license (current); CPR certification issued by a WI DHS EMS approved provider (current). Students must meet Wisconsin DHS— EMS Chapter 110.06 initial training requirements and eligibility criteria; and Wisconsin DHS Caregiver Background Check requirements. To complete the course, students must obtain a Wisconsin DHS— EMS Training Center Training Permit. After students are admitted to the program, information will be provided regarding the Wisconsin DHS Caregiver Background Check, Training Center Training Permit, immunizations including COVID vaccination and TB testing, and medical exam requirements. This program admits students through a petitioning process. See program webpage for details.
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Career Outlook
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Emergency Medical Technician – Advanced
The Emergency Medical Technician – Advanced coursework builds upon the skills acquired in the Emergency Medical Technician program. Students learn advanced patient assessment skills and technical skills such as IV access, fluid therapy and administration of dextrose and Narcan. Advanced emergency medical technicians perform emergency patient care, basic life support, and limited advanced life support in the field, transporting injured and ill patients to hospital emergency rooms. This program meets Wisconsin licensure requirements.
Detailed Program Information
2024-25 Curriculum
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EMS-911 | EMS Fundamentals ‡ | 2 |
| EMS-912 | Paramedic Medical Principles ‡ | 4 |
| EMS-913 | Advanced Patient Assessment Principles ‡ | 3 |
| EMS-914 | Advanced Prehospital Pharmacology ‡ | 3 |
| EMS-915 | Paramedic Respiratory Management ‡ | 2 |
| EMS-916 | Paramedic Cardiology ‡ | 4 |
| EMS-917 | Paramedic Clinical/Field 1 ‡ | 3 |
| EMS-918 | Advanced Emergency Resuscitation ‡ | 1 |
| EMS-919 | Paramedic Medical Emergencies ‡ | 4 |
| EMS-920 | Paramedic Trauma ‡ | 3 |
| EMS-921 | Special Patient Populations ‡ | 3 |
| EMS-922 | EMS Operations ‡ | 1 |
| EMS-923 | Paramedic Capstone Assessment ‡ | 1 |
| EMS-924 | Paramedic Clinical/Field 2 ‡ | 4 |
| SOCSCI-172 | Introduction to Diversity Studies | 3 |
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TOTAL CREDITS |
41 |
‡ Prerequisite required.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
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2024-2025 Program Flyer
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Program Outcomes
- Prepare for incident response and EMS operations
- Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to provide appropriate patient care
- Demonstrate paramedic skills associated with established standards and procedures for a variety of patient encounters
- Communicate effectively with others
- Demonstrate professional behavior
- Meet state and national competencies listed for paramedic certification(s)
Admission Requirements
- 18 years of age or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Current Wisconsin EMT-Basic license (or above)
- Current CPR certification at the Healthcare Provider or Professional Rescuer level
Once admitted to the program, students will be required to complete:
- Criminal background check
- Medical exam including verification of immunizations and annual TB testing
- Documentation that the Essential Job Functions have been reviewed. This is in keeping with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Scholarships
Accreditation
This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP), 8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312, Rowlett, TX 75088; 214-703-8445, www.coaemsp.org
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