Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

30-531-3 Technical Diploma (144 Hours)
Offered at Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, and Superior

Emergencies. Medicine. Caring.

Are you interested in responding to emergencies that require urgent medical attention? As an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Basic, you will be trained to assess the emergency, provide patient care that can save a life, and transport the patient to the hospital. You will learn how to respond quickly to high-level emergencies such as a motor vehicle accident, heart attack, near drowning, childbirth, poisoning, and life-threatening injury. You must be 18 years old for licensing; you will also be expected to complete five patient contacts.

Knowledgeable. Organized. Responsible.

Students should strive to reach a comfort level in the following courses or skills:

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

Special Feature

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

Program-Specific Requirements

In order to be admitted to the program, the student must:

• Have an acceptable Wisconsin Caregiver Background Check, Minnesota Caregiver Background Check (if applicable), and/or other states as applicable
• Have their driving record checked for moving violations
• Complete a health form and immunization history

Program Outcomes

Our Emergency Medical Technician program is approved by the Wisconsin Division of Health Services because it uses the current Department of Transportation (DOT) National Standard Curriculum. Graduates will 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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