Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate Technician

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    Program Number: 
    305316
    Less than One Year Technical Diploma

    For more information contact:
    Emergency Medical Services Program Cluster
    Phone: 
    (800) 322-6282 Ext. 5250 or (608) 246-5250

    About

    This course builds on the EMT-Basic curriculum. Students learn advanced patient assessment, communication skills and beginning advanced life support interventions. This course meets the educational requirements for licensure in Wisconsin. Prerequisite: EMT-Basic. The Department of Health and Family Services may set other requirements.

    Admissions

    Students register for individual courses using the form below.

    Emergency Medical Technician–Intermediate Technician (EMT-Tech)

     

    Program Outcomes

    Program Outcomes: 

    Critical Thinking
    1. Use critical thinking skills to confidently and effectively manage emergency situations.

    Professional Standards
    2. Practice professional standards by demonstrating a strong work ethic, positive attitude, respect for patients, ability to work cooperatively as a health care team member, and willingness to maintain and enhance technical skills.

    Communication
    3. Communicate clearly and professionally using verbal and nonverbal communication techniques.

    Assessment
    4. Perform accurate scene safety and patient assessments.

    Technical Knowledge
    5. Apply appropriate emergency medical and technical knowledge as required in emergency situations.

    Personal Well-being & Safety
    6. Apply safety and infection control practices to maintain personal and professional well- being and to ensure patient safety.

    Clinical & Technical Skills
    7. Manage emergency patient care and treatment appropriately within the scope of practice for an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic IV Technician.

    Medical Legal Issues
    8. Apply legal knowledge and medical ethics to all patient care situations by documenting accurate and complete patient records and reports and maintaining patient confidentiality.

    Certification
    9. Meet requirements for State of Wisconsin Emergency Medical Technician- Basic-IV Licensure exam.

    Employment

    Career Potential: 

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

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

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    Last Modified: March 29, 2012