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. This specialized training is also conveniently offered at various off-campus locations throughout the district. The program is approved by the Wisconsin Division of Health and Family Services because it uses the current Department of Transportation National Standard curriculum.
Knowledgeable. Organized. Responsible.
Successful graduates have certain characteristics and skills that help them succeed in the field. As you prepare for your career, you 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
Admission Requirements
General Admission Requirements
Program Outcomes
Our Emergency Medical Technician program is approved by the Wisconsin Division of Health and Family Services because it uses the current Department of Transportation (DOT) National Standard Curriculum. As a graduate, you 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.
