Printed : 12 / 17 / 2021 Academic Year 2022-2023
Program Code 315311
Paramedic graduates are prepared to perform emergency patient care and advanced life support in the pre-hospital setting , transporting injured and ill patients to hospital emergency departments . Graduates of this program will have the potential for employment on board paramedic-level ambulance services in the public ( �re department-based ) or private sector or in hospital emergency departments as emergency technicians . This program is nationally accredited through the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for EMS Professionals under the auspices of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs .
Curriculum : Students following the study plan below will complete the Paramedic technical degree in the number of semesters shown .
First Semester
10-890-101 College 101 10-531-911 EMS Fundamental 10-531-912 Paramedic Medical Principles 10-531-913 Adv . Patient Asses . Principles 10-531-914 Adv . Pre-Hospital Pharmacology 10-531-915 Paramedic Respiratory Mgt . 10-531-916 Paramedic Cardiology 10-531-917 Paramedic Clinical / Field 1 Semester Total
1 2 4 3 3 2 4 3
22.00
FT Median Annual Wage
This program is offered at : Green Bay �
Completed application
With 92 % Employed in Field
All credits from this technical diploma apply toward the following associate degree ( s ):
Fire Medic , 105312
Currently certi�ed / practicing paramedics may apply credit from prior education and work experience toward Nursing - Associate Degree , 105431
Second Semester
10-531-918 Adv Emergency Resuscitation 10-531-924 Paramedic Clinical / Field 2 10-531-922 EMS Operations 10-531-920 Paramedic Trauma 10-531-921 Special Patient Populations 10-531-919 Paramedic Medical Emergencies 10-531-923 Paramedic Capstone Semester Total
Total Credits
1 4 1 3 3 4 1
17.00
Curriculum Note : Students must earn a " C " or higher in all 10-531-XXX courses . A student who withdraws or receives a grade lower than a " C " in a program course may apply for re-entry into the program
The credit for 10-890-101 , College 101 , is an institutional requirement for graduation . It is not part of the program credits , but must be passed with a " C " or better
39.00
Currently licensed as an Emergency Medical Technician ( EMT ) in the state of Wisconsin
Maintain a current AHA Basic Life Support ( BLS ) Provider certi�cation on a two-year renewal cycle to comply with af�liating agency requirements
Students are required to complete their �eld experience throughout the duration of the program that would permit the completion of �eld experience necessary to qualify for licensure
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
Prepare for incident response and EMS operations Integrate pathophysiology principles and assessment �ndings for a variety of patient encounters Demonstrate paramedic skills associated with established standards and procedures for a variety of patient encounters
Communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and through written documentation with clients , coworkers , other agencies , and supervisors
Demonstrate professional behavior Meet Wisconsin state and national competency requirements for paramedic credentialing
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