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• Current Wisconsin EMT license. Must be 18 years or older to enter training • Valid Wisconsin EMT license • Students are required to maintain a current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider certi cation on a two-year renewal cycle to comply with af liating agency requirements • Proof of current health status and immunizations • NWTC is required to comply with the Wisconsin Caregiver Law • Aptitudes required for work of this nature are good physical stamina, endurance, and body condition that would not be adversely affected by frequently having to walk, stand, lift, carry, and balance at times, in excess of 125 pounds NWTC is required to comply with the Wisconsin Caregiver Law (1997 WISCONSIN ACT 27). The completion of a caregiver background check includes the review of criminal records for convictions of serious crimes or a history of improper behavior. Students accepted into this program must complete a background check through www.castlebranch.com AND complete a Background Information Disclosure (BID) form disclosing any acts, crimes, or convictions prior to program entry. The information provided in the BID form must be truthful and match any ndings on the criminal record check. Information regarding this process is provided to students immediately upon acceptance into the program. Students with a criminal history may be denied access to placement at the discretion of the clinical or practicum site. Consequently, should a student have a history of convictions of serious crimes or a history of improper behaviors, NWTC cannot guarantee clinical/practicum placement or guarantee graduation within typical program timing. Curriculum Students following the study plan below will complete the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician technical diploma in the number of semesters shown. FIRST SEMESTER 30-531-303 Advanced EMT 4 SEMESTER TOTAL 4 TOTAL CREDITS 4 Curriculum Note . Students must earn a "C" or higher in course 30-531-303. A student who withdraws or receives a grade lower than a "C" in a program course may apply for re-entry into the program . Successful program completion prepares and entitles the student to take the state license examination. A graduate 19