Program Information
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Location: Mequon Campus, Oak Creek Campus
- Pathway: Community & Human Services
- Program Code: 30-531-6
- Offering: In-class
- Degree Type: Technical Diploma
- Start Dates: June/August/January
About the Emergency Medical Technician – Advanced Diploma
DESCRIPTION
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.
Employment opportunities exist in both the private and public sectors.
Additional program details: Students must not have any disabilities that would prevent them from being able to perform an accurate and immediate assessment of a patient in a medical intervention. Students also must be able to physically perform the test modules of the National Registry Examination to gain certification.
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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Detailed Program Information
2024-25 Curriculum
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
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EMS-311 |
AEMT - Advanced Emergency Technician ‡ |
4 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 4 |
180 hours total
Clinical hours consist of time in hospital settings or with sponsoring fire department/ambulance providers that use approved preceptors to oversee.
‡ Prerequisite required.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
Official Wisconsin Technical College System program title: Advanced EMT.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
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Important Dates
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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 AEMT skills associated with established standards and procedures for a variety of patient encounters
- Communicate effectively with others
- Demonstrate professional behavior
- Meet state competencies for AEMT certification
Career Outlook
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. Career opportunities exist in both the private and public sectors.
Completion of this program prepares students to take state licensure exams. Successful completion results in certification necessary to prepare to move to the next level of emergency medical services, paramedic training.
With additional education and/or work experience, students may find employment opportunities including emergency room technician, firefighter, paramedic or medical assistant.
Possible Careers
EMTs may work for:
- Private Ambulance Services
- Hospitals with Emergency Rooms
- Fire Departments
- Industrial/Manufacturing Firms
- Security Companies
Admission Requirements
- Age 18 or older
- State of Wisconsin Emergency Medical Technician-Basic License (current)
- American Heart Association CPR, Healthcare Provider Level (current)
- Medical exam, including verification of immunizations and TB testing (student expense)
- Criminal background check (student expense)
- Documentation that the Essential Job Functions have been reviewed. This is in keeping with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
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