Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate Technician Program

Program Preview

When you're looking at the 72-hour EMT - Intermediate Technician program developed by the Department of Transportation, it is important to understand the expectations and requirements.

Take time to schedule an appointment to meet with the EMS Teaching Specialist and/or instructors who will be able to answer your questions and help you make an informed decision about your future career as an EMT - Intermediate Technician.

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

Admission Requirements

Students in this program must:

• Complete application/registration process including payment
• Successfully complete reading entrance assessment (waiver may apply with acceptable alternative test scores and/or postsecondary degree completion)
• Provide current documentation of current licensure as a Wisconsin EMT - Basic (reciprocity may be granted for licensure from another state)
• Submit Criminal History Record Check fee
• Have acceptable results based on the Wisconsin Criminal History Single Name Record Request
• Submit Caregiver Background Check fee
• Have an acceptable Wisconsin Caregiver Background Check, Minnesota Caregiver Background Check (if applicable), and/or other states if applicable
• Attend a mandatory orientation session scheduled two weeks prior to the start of class
• Review and sign the Functional Abilities Statement of Understanding

Program-Specific Requirements

Students in this program must:

• 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
• Provide current immunization history and demonstrate negative status for tuberculosis (Tb)

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Contact an Admissions Advisor or Steve Mackiewicz, Associate Dean for EMS and Fire, to schedule an appointment.