Emergency Medical Technician: Paramedic Program

Emergency Medical Technician: Paramedic

Program Number: 30-531-2

• Less-than-one-year program
• Emergency Medical Services Program Cluster
• Center for Human and Protective Services
• Program offered at the following campuses:
  • Commercial Avenue, Madison
• For information call: (608) 246-5250

About the Program

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This curriculum stresses the integration of knowledge and skills required to competently perform pre-hospital advanced life support. Graduates are eligible for national certification and Wisconsin licensure as an EMT-Paramedic.

Program outcomes state what a graduate needs to be able to do with the essential knowledge, attitudes, skills, and behaviors acquired in a specific MATC program. The program outcomes communicate expectations to students, as well as other academic institutions and potential employers. The identification and assessment of program outcomes support MATC's efforts in documenting student learning and provide a context for the faculty's academic planning.

Admissions Requirements for All Applications Submitted for the Current Academic Year

You must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid Wisconsin license as an EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate Technician or EMT-Intermediate and have successfully completed the program admission testing process. Students must complete a Criminal History Check as required by the state for licensure and clinical sites. Upon acceptance, a physical examination is required. Additional requirements pertaining to Health Occupation programs can be found on the MATC Website.

Career Potential

With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find employment as:

• Emergency Room Technician
• Firefighter
• EKG Technician
• Paramedic
• Medical Laboratory Technician
• Home Health Aide
• Medical Assistant
• Registered Nurse
• Respiratory Therapist
• Physician’s Assistant

Emergency Medical Service Jobs

• Wisconsin EMS Association
  
• Public Safety Jobs
  
• 911 Hot Jobs
  
• Fire-EMS Network