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Career Area: Law, Public Safety and Security
Technical Diploma
Program Number: 31-531-1
Approximately 1 Year to Complete
This is based on full-time enrollment. Actual time to completion may vary based on the availability of courses a college offers and the number of credits the student takes in any given time period.
Credit Program
Most credit programs are eligible for financial aid, while most non-credit certificates provide valuable work-related skills on a short timeline. Check with the college offering the program to determine if it is eligible for financial aid.
Average Annual Tuition: $4386
This is based on one year of full-time enrollment for in-state students. WTCS tuition is set by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board in March for the following year. It does not include books, materials or program/college-related fees.
EMT providing emergency care

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Paramedic Careers

Recent Wisconsin job postings for this degree:

Emergency Medical Technician
Volunteer EMT
Ambulance Attendant
Security Officer

Average Median Wage

$47086

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Paramedic Programs

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) class consists of 180 hours of coursework and adheres to all national and state guidelines. Classes are usually held two or three sessions per week for a semester. Graduates of the course are eligible to participate in the National Registry examination to become licensed as Emergency Medical Technicians in the State of Wisconsin. Advanced EMT is a 150-hour course which adheres to state guidelines and prepares experienced EMTs in advanced life support, including IVs, and administration of select medications offered upon request. This curriculum stresses the integration of knowledge and skills required to competently perform pre-hospital advanced life support. Graduates are eligible for national certification and Wisconsin licensure as an EMT-Paramedic. Prerequisites required.