2010-2011

EMT Intermediate Technician
Technical Diploma — Oak Creek and Mequon Campuses

Program Code: 30-531-6

Overview — The Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate course builds upon the skills acquired in EMT-Basic. Students learn advanced patient assessment skills and technical skills such as IV access and fluid therapy as well as administration of dextrose, narcan and atrovent. This program meets the state EMT- Intermediate Technician licensure requirements.

Career Outlook — The field of pre-hospital emergency medical care is a critical profession that is essential to the health, safety and quality of life for the communities served. EMT Intermediate Technicians perform emergency patient care, basic life support, and limited advanced life support in the field, transporting injured and ill patients to hospital emergency departments. With additional education and/or work experience, students may find employment opportunities including emergency room technician, firefighter, paramedic or medical assistant.

Program Learning Outcomes — Employers expect that as a program graduate you would be able to:

• Work under stress
• Function as a member of the pre-hospital emergency medical care team
• Be able to perform patient assessments and communicate observations to other emergency medical personnel
• Possess knowledge and skills in methods designed to begin emergency medical treatment when necessary
• Have knowledge and skills associated with stabilization and transport of  injured or ill patients 

Course Admission — The following are required:

• Age 18 or older
• State of Wisconsin EMT Basic License (current)
• AHA CPR (current)
• Medical exam, including verification of immunizations and Tb testing (student expense
• Criminal background check (student expense)
• Documentation that the Essential Job Functions for an EMT Intermediate Technician have been reviewed. This is in keeping with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
  
  
  Students must not have any disabilities that would prevent them from being able to perform an accurate and immediate assessment of a patient in medical intervention. Students also must be able to physically perform the test modules of the National Registry Examination to gain certification.

Future Opportunities — Several career and employment opportunities exist in both the private and public sectors. Completion of the Intermediate Technician program allows students to take state licensure exams. Successful completion results in certification necessary to move to the next level of emergency medical services, paramedic training.

Possible Careers:
Private Ambulance Service
Private and Public Hospitals with Emergency Rooms
Private Industrial/Manufacturing Firms
Private Security (many companies require security agents be certified EMTs)
Fire Departments at County and Municipal Levels (both paid and volunteer agencies)

Related Programs:
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
Fire Protection Technician

For more information, call:
Oak Creek Campus, 414-571-4500
Mequon Campus, 262-238-2300

Curriculum effective 2010-11.

Class: 48 hours total
Clinical: 40 hours total

Clinical hours consist of time in hospital settings or with sponsoring fire department/ambulance providers that use approved preceptors to oversee.

Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.

For course descriptions, times, locations or to register online, visit INFOnline.