| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-04-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Paramedic Technician degree from Madison College provides the education and training for careers in emergency medical services, hospitals, and community paramedicine. The program includes an embedded technical diploma, allowing students to secure work while continuing their education. Graduates are prepared to participate in the National Registry of EMT's Paramedic-level exams and pursue careers in various healthcare fields, including emergency medical services, hospitals, and community paramedicine.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Paramedic Technician degree from Madison College provides the educational background and training for careers in emergency medical services, hospitals, private ambulance services, and community paramedicine. Occupational experience and continuing education may lead to opportunities to serve as EMS managers and instructors. The embedded technical diploma gives the opportunity to secure work and continue a career serving local communities, hospitals, and other institutions or industries that require the skills of a paramedic. Students may choose later to complete their associate degree.
Outline:
First Semester
- 10-531-910 Introduction to Paramedicine (1 credit)
- 10-531-911 EMS Fundamentals (2 credits)
- 10-531-912 Paramedic Medical Principles (4 credits)
- 10-531-913 Advanced Patient Assessment Principles (3 credits)
- 10-531-914 Advanced Pre-Hospital Pharmacology (3 credits)
- 10-531-915 Paramedic Respiratory Management (2 credits)
- 10-531-916 Paramedic Cardiology (4 credits)
- 10-531-925 Paramedic Clinical 1 (1 credit)
- 10-531-926 Paramedic Clinical 2 (1 credit)
Second Semester
- 10-531-918 Advanced Emergency Resuscitation (1 credit)
- 10-531-919 Paramedic Medical Emergencies (4 credits)
- 10-531-920 Paramedic Trauma (3 credits)
- 10-531-921 Special Patient Populations (3 credits)
- 10-531-922 EMS Operations (1 credit)
- 10-531-927 Paramedic Clinical 3 (1 credit)
- 10-531-929 Paramedic Clinical 4 (1 credit)
Third Semester - Summer
- 10-531-923 Paramedic Capstone (1 credit)
- 10-531-928 Paramedic Field Internship (3 credits)
Fourth Semester
- 10-801-195 Written Communication (3 credits)
- 10-806-177 General Anatomy & Physiology (4 credits)
- 10-801-197 Technical Reporting (3 credits)
- 10-809-199 Psychology of Human Relations (3 credits)
Fifth Semester
- 10-801-196 Oral/Interpersonal Communication (3 credits)
- 10-804-134 Mathematical Reasoning (3 credits)
Careers:
Earning an associate degree in the Paramedic program at Madison Area Technical College prepares graduates to participate in the National Registry of EMT's Paramedic-level Practical and Written exams. With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find employment as:
- Emergency Room Technician
- Firefighter
- EKG Technician
- Paramedic
- Medical Laboratory Technician
- Home Health Aide
- Medical Assistant
- Registered Nurse
- Respiratory Therapist
- Physician's Assistant
- Community Paramedic
- Emergency Medical Service Jobs
- Wisconsin EMS Association
- Public Safety Jobs