Emergency Medical Technician

The Emergency Medical Technician Technical Diploma is a 7 Credit program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.

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Credit for Prior Learning Available

EMR/EMT 1 3.00 cr

EMT 2 4.00 cr

EMR/EMT 1 (30531100)

3.00 credits

Prepares students to perform emergency medical care sanctioned by the WI Dept. of Health Services, EMS Section scope of practice for the EMR/EMT. Includes foundational knowledge and skill application for both EMR/ EMT in the following areas: the EMS system, EMR/EMT responsibilities, legal and ethical standards, patient movement techniques, pathophysiology, body systems and functions, patient assessment and treatment, pharmacology, shock and resuscitation, age-specific patient considerations, special medical considerations, medication administration, airway anatomy and management. Successful completion prepares the learner for WI EMR Certification and the NREMT EMR written examination.

Industry Credentials Accepted:

Current Wisconsin Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certification

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This table provides a quick look at how this course is being offered. Please note that course section availability, dates, times, instruction modes and locations are subject to change, so be sure to confirm details closer to registration.

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information
01 Spring	Open	Jan 25 – May 17	Jan 15	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 25 – May 17 Monday 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM EMS103 - EMS Classroom Wausau Campus - Emergency Services Training Center Paul Scheffler
03 Spring	Open	Jan 25 – May 21	Jan 15	Hybrid Open Labs	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 25 – May 21 Thursday 12:00 PM - 06:00 PM EMS113 - EMS Lab Classroom Wausau Campus - Emergency Services Training Center Cole Ruechel
02 Spring	Open	Jan 26 – May 18	Jan 15	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 26 – May 18 Tuesday 04:30 PM - 09:30 PM EMS103 - EMS Classroom Wausau Campus - Emergency Services Training Center Paul Scheffler

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EMT 2 (30531101)

4.00 credits

This curriculum prepares students to perform emergency medical care sanctioned by the WI Dept. of Health Services, EMS Section scope of practice for the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Includes foundational knowledge and skill application for EMT in the following areas: the EMS system, EMT responsibilities, legal and ethical standards, patient movement techniques, pathophysiology, body systems and functions, patient assessment and treatment, pharmacology, shock and resuscitation, age-specific patient considerations, special medical considerations, medication administration, airway anatomy and management. Successful completion prepares the learner for the NREMT EMT written examination.

Conditions

Student has satisfied all of the following: [Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Medical Technician, EMT - Firefighter, Fire Science] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): EMEDSV 30531100 - EMR/EMT 1 with grade greater than or equal to C (Post Secondary Grading Scheme).]

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information
03 Spring	Open	Jan 25 – May 21	Jan 15	Online Milestone Due Dates	Online	Jan 25 – May 21 - Online Cole Ruechel
01 Spring	Open	Jan 27 – May 19	Jan 15	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 27 – May 19 Wednesday 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM EMS103 - EMS Classroom Wausau Campus - Emergency Services Training Center Paul Scheffler
02 Spring	Open	Jan 28 – May 20	Jan 15	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 28 – May 20 Thursday 04:30 PM - 09:30 PM EMS103 - EMS Classroom Wausau Campus - Emergency Services Training Center Paul Scheffler
04 Spring	Open	Mar 29 – May 21	Mar 19	Online Milestone Due Dates	Online	Mar 29 – May 21 - Online William Isham

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Test-Out Option Term Definitions

Test

An exam that is scored by faculty or staff in NTC’s Testing Center.

Skill Demonstration

A performance of your expertise that is evaluated by faculty.

Combination: Test & Skill Demonstration

A combination of both a test and a skill demonstration.

Portfolio

A collection and explanation of your past learning through work or life experience.

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