Emergency Medical Technician

Knowing you can make a positive difference in the life of a patient is at the core of this rewarding career. As a member of the emergency medical services team, you will learn how to evaluate the nature and extent of various illnesses and injuries, and administer prescribed medical treatment at the site and during transport. You’ll learn the knowledge and skills to respond to and treat cardiac arrest and critical medical and trauma situations. After successful completion, you will qualify for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Basic certification examinations and will be eligible for Wisconsin licensure.

COURSE LIST

Course list for reference only. Current students please refer to your individualized program plan or see your advisor.
**Outside effort hours are an estimate based on state standards, and may vary from person to person.

Occupational Specific (5 Credits)

Course Title
Course Number
Credits
Instructional Hours
Outside Effort Hours**
Prior Learning Credit Eligibility
• Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

  10-531-169

  5Credit

  180

  90

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 180
  • Outside Effort Hours: 90
  • Course Number: 10531169
  • Credits: 5.00

  Presents and evaluates the knowledge and skills needed by ambulance personnel to respond to and treat cardiac arrest and critical medical and trauma situations. Extrication and ambulance operations are also covered. The course does include CPR certification.

  FIRE PROTECTION TECHNICIAN (10-503-2)

  Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

  • SCIENCE 10806189 - Basic Anatomy

  • Student is in progress in Fire Protection Technician (10-503-2) Program of Study

  EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (30-531-3)

  Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

  • Student is in progress in Emergency Medical Technician (30-531-3) Program of Study