Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate Technician

30-531-6 Technical Diploma (72 Hours)
Offered at New Richmond and Rice Lake

Challenging. Exciting. Fast Paced.

Looking for advanced lifesaving skills and a higher level of challenge in an exciting part of the medical field? Are you currently licensed as a Wisconsin EMT - Basic, and are you affiliated with an approved EMT - Intermediate Technician service? Licensure as an EMT - Intermediate Technician means you are qualified to initiate intravenous therapy and administer selected medications - making you more versatile in your field. You will develop more sophisticated emergency treatment skills including assessment skills and medication administration. You will perform a variety of patient assessments and skills including intravenous and intramuscular injections on real patients. The program is approved by the Wisconsin Bureau of Local Health Support and EMS.

Self-confident. Accurate. Efficient.

Successful graduates have certain characteristics and skills that help them succeed in the industry. As you prepare for your career, you should strive to reach a comfort level in the following courses or skills:

English/Grammar/Business English
Speech
Health
First Aid
Basic Math
Physical Education
Psychology
Biology and Physiology

Special Feature

Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate Technician training is offered at various off-campus locations for your convenience.

Program-Specific Requirements

Currently be licensed as a Wisconsin EMT-Basic
Be affiliated with an EMT - Intermediate Technician service approved by the Wisconsin Bureau of Local Health Support and EMS or approval from Training Center Medical Director
Provide a letter of authorization from the Medical Director to attend class
Have proof of insurance coverage for clinical training for EMT - Intermediate Technician
Complete a health form and immunization history
Attend program orientation

Program Outcomes

Employers will expect graduates to be able to:

Make decisions under stress
Work quickly in situations requiring accuracy
Question patients to obtain medical and personal history
Provide efficient and immediate care to critically ill and injured patients
Deal with adverse social situations including the location of the emergency

Program Costs

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