Program Overview

Program Overview

The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Program builds on the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) curriculum. You will learn advanced patient assessment, communication skills and beginning advanced life support interventions. This program meets the educational requirements for licensure in Wisconsin. Prerequisite: Wisconsin Emergency Medical Technician License and Professional level CPR certification. The Department of Health and Family Services may set other requirements.

Orientation is mandatory.

This program has a state mandated hours requirement.

The National Registry of EMT's Practical Exam is offered on site at the end of your course.

EMS student dress code is enforced at all times. Madison College EMS or Fire Program shirts are required.

Health history documentation is required. Lab results and vaccination documentation are obtained from your healthcare provider by you.

You must complete a Background Information Disclosure and Criminal History Check (CHC) prior to placement in the field. Information obtained from the CHC may affect your ability to secure a WI EMS Training Permit. Under no circumstances are students assigned to the clinical area until all requirements are satisfied.

Travel to fieldwork sites is necessary and is your responsibility.

Program Details

• Students in the Advanced EMT program can attend part-time.
• Advanced Emergency Medical Technician classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses:
  • Madison - Truax
  • Regional Campuses

Careers

Earning your AEMT certification upon completion of this program at Madison Area Technical College prepares you for valuable work as a Wisconsin Advanced Emergency Medical Technician.

With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find employment as:

• Emergency Room Technician
• Firefighter
• EKG Technician
• Paramedic
• Home Health Aide
• Medical Assistant
• Registered Nurse
• Respiratory Therapist
• Physician’s Assistant

Careers

• Emergency Medical Service Jobs
  • Wisconsin EMS Association
  • Public Safety Jobs

Resources

• Essential Functions
• Student Accident Insurance
• Refreshers

Curriculum and Experience

Courses

• Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) 1
  • 1 credit
• Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) 2/Clinical
  • 3 credits
• Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Field Capstone
  • 1 credit

Admission

Application for this program requires verification of WI EMT licensure and CPR certification prior to enrollment. Please read and follow the instructions carefully. Incomplete registrations will not be considered.

To apply:

1. Select a cohort, some semesters will not have multiple offerings
2. Setup your student account
3. Submit your WI EMT-B License & professional level CPR certification via webform
4. Receive permission to enroll
5. Register for your classes

Fall Cohorts

• Cohort 1 - Protective Services Building; Tuesdays & Thursdays 5 pm to 10 pm Sept. 2, 2025-Dec. 16, 2025 Classes 36994, 36995 & 36996
• Cohort 2 - Reedsburg Campus; Tuesdays & Thursdays 5 pm to 10 pm Sept. 2, 2025-Dec. 16, 2025 Classes 36997, 36998 & 36999

Next Steps:

• After registering for classes, you must attend the mandatory program orientation:
  • On-campus August 26, 2025, starting at 5 pm. See Brightspace for details.
• Check Brightspace for book, uniform and health history information.

Career Outcomes

After completing the Advanced EMT program at Madison Area Technical College, you will be able to:

• Use critical thinking skills to confidently and effectively manage emergency situations.
• Practice professional standards by demonstrating a strong work ethic, positive attitude, respect for patients, ability to work cooperatively as a health care team member, and willingness to maintain and enhance technical skills.
• Communicate clearly and professionally using verbal and nonverbal communication techniques.
• Perform accurate scene safety and patient assessments.
• Apply appropriate emergency medical and technical knowledge as required in emergency situations.
• Apply safety and infection control practices to maintain personal and professional well-being and to ensure patient safety.
• Manage emergency patient care and treatment appropriately within the scope of practice for an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic IV Technician.
• Apply legal knowledge and medical ethics to all patient care situations by documenting accurate and complete patient records and reports and maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Meet requirements for National Registry AEMT Certification exam.

Graduate Summary

• Graduate Report Summary Overview Count
  • Percents | 2022
    • Number of Program Graduates | 44
    • Number of Surveys Sent | 44
    • Number of Surveys Returned | 21
    • Percent of Surveys Returned |
    • Available for Employment | 15
    • Percent Available for Employment | 71.4%
    • Not in Labor Market |
    • Percent Not in Labor Market | 28.6%
• Available for Employment Count
  • Percents | 2022
    • Graduates Employed | 15
    • Percent of Graduates Employed | 100.0%
    • Employed in Related Occupation | 9
    • Percent Employed in Related Occupation | 60.0%
    • Employed in Unrelated Occupation | 6
    • Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation | 40.0%
    • Employed - No Response | 0
    • Percent Employed - No Response | 0.0%
    • Seeking Employment | 0
    • Percent Seeking Employment | 0.0%
• Reaction To Training at Madison College Count
  • Percents | 2022
    • Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4) | 3.2
    • Number of Satisfaction Responses | 19
    • Very Satisfied (4) | 8
    • Percent Very Satisfied | 42.1%
    • Satisfied (3) | 8
    • Percent Satisfied | 42.1%
    • Unsatisfied (2) | 1
    • Percent Unsatisfied | 5.3%
    • Very Unsatisfied (1) |
    • Percent Very Unsatisfied | 10.5%
• Primary Reason for Attending Madison College Count
  • Percents | 2022
    • Number of Primary Reason Responses | 21
    • Preparation for Getting a Job |
    • Percent Preparation for Getting a Job |
    • Career Change |
    • Percent Career Change |
    • Improvement of Existing Skills |
    • Percent Improvement of Existing Skills |
    • Preparation for Further Education |
    • Percent Preparation for Further Education |
    • Personal Interest |
    • Percent Personal Interest |
    • Other |
    • Percent Other | 14.3%
• When Employment was Obtained Count
  • Percents | 2022
    • Number of When Employment Obtained Responses | 15
    • Before Enrollment | 9
    • Percent Before Enrollment | 60.0%
    • While Attending the College | 3
    • Percent While Attending the College | 20.0%
    • After Training at the College | 3
    • Percent After Training at the College | 20.0%
• Location of Employment (related and unrelated) Count
  • Percents | 2022
    • Number of Employment Location Responses | 15
    • In College District | 11
    • Percent In College District | 73.3%
    • In Wisconsin, Not in District | 3
    • Percent of In Wisconsin | 20.0%
    • Outside of Wisconsin | 1
    • Percent Outside Wisconsin | 6.7%
    • Employer Location Unknown | 0
    • Percent Location Unknown | 0.0%
• Salary Trend
  • Salary Trend | 2022
    • Full Time Employment (Related Job)
      • Full Time Salary Count | 7
      • Average Monthly Wage | $3,308
      • Average Hourly Wage | $19.23
      • Average Work Hours per Week | 53.4
    • Part Time Employment (Related Job)
      • Part Time Salary Count | 0
      • Average Hourly Wage |
      • Average Work Hours per Week | 25.0

Related Programs

• Emergency Medical Technician
• Paramedic
• Paramedic Technician

Contact

• Madison Truax Campus
  • Protective Services Building, 100
  • 1701 Pearson Street
  • Madison, Wisconsin 53704
  • 608.246.5250
  • Fax: 608.616.1590

Hours

• Monday – Friday: 9 am - 5:30 pm