Printed : 12 / 17 / 2021 Academic Year 2022-2023
Program Code 305316
Advanced EMT students are Wisconsin licensed EMTs seeking to upgrade their skills to the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician level . These skills are performed and compliant with the Wisconsin scope of practice . A graduate of this technical diploma program has the potential for employment as an advanced EMT technician , performing pre-hospital patient care for the ill and injured with a Wisconsin ambulance service licensed to provide EMT advanced level care . Ambulance services in Wisconsin are volunteer , private , �re-based , or hospital-based . 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 Advanced Emergency Medical Technician technical diploma in the number of semesters shown .
First Semester
30-531-303 Advanced EMT Semester Total
Total Credits
4 4.00
4.00
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
With 40 % Employed in Field
Successful program completion prepares and entitles the student to take the state license examination . A graduate is licensed only after successful completion of the licensing examination and application for a state license
This program is offered at : Green Bay
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
Apply the preparatory aspects of Advanced Emergency Medical Technician care Perform intravenous therapy Perform clinical skill competencies Demonstrate usage of basic pharmacological principles Manage cardiac , diabetic and narcotic overdose cases using medications
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