EMT Requirements & Application

Program-Specific Requirements

• Be at least 17 years old
• Attend a mandatory program orientation session scheduled prior to start of class
• Pay fee and have acceptable results based on the Wisconsin Criminal History Record Check, Wisconsin Caregiver Background Check, Minnesota Caregiver Background Check (if applicable), and/or other states, if applicable
  • Information from the Caregiver Background Check may affect ability to obtain Training Permit from the State of Wisconsin
• Provide current immunization history, and demonstrate negative status for tuberculosis (Tb)
  • Decision not to receive vaccinations may limit ability to obtain clinical placement based upon meeting site placement requirements
• Possess current certification of "CPR for Healthcare Providers" or the equivalent (effective January 2022) 
  • Certification must be active through the completion of the program
• Review and sign Background Check Disclosure
• Review and sign Functional Abilities Disclosure
• Submit Background Information Disclosure (BID) Statement
• Review and sign EMT Confidentiality Statement of Understanding Form