Printed : 12 / 15 / 2021 Academic Year 2022-2023
Program Code 105312
Your passion for helping others is matched only by your ability to stay calm in times of crisis . Making a difference is what moves you . You have found your purpose - become a �re medic . As a graduate of this two-year program , you ' ll be cross-trained in �re protection / suppression and emergency medical services ( EMS ) at the advanced life support / paramedic level . You ' ll be prepared for employment in �re-based EMS agencies such as rural and urban �re departments , airport public safety departments , and industrial / �re safety teams . Plus , you ' ll be trained to respond to out-of-hospital medical / trauma emergencies , �re or HAZMAT emergencies , mass casualty incidents and / or special rescue operations in a community served by a full-time �re department .
Curriculum : Students following the study plan below will complete the Fire Medic Associate Degree in the number of semesters shown .
First Semester
10-890-101 College 101 10-503-142 Fire Fighting Principles 10-503-153 Hazardous Material Operations 10-801-136 English Composition 1 10-809-172 Intro to Diversity Studies 10-809-198 Intro to Psychology Semester Total
1 4 1 3 3 3
18.00
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Second Semester |
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FT Median Annual Wage |
With 100 % Employed in Field |
10-503-194 Fire Protection Hydraulics 10-801-196 Oral / Interpersonal Comm 10-503-730 Fire�ghter-Level 2 10-804-113 College Technical Math 1A Semester Total |
3 3 2 3
8.00
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This program is offered at :
Green Bay
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All credits from the following technical diploma ( s ) apply toward this associate degree :
Paramedic , 315311
Some credits from the following technical diploma ( s ) apply toward this associate degree :
Fire Science , 305035
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Third Semester
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
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2 4 3 3 2 4 3
21.00
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Fourth Semester |
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Apply at www . nwtc . edu / apply Submit the following : High school transcript ( or GED / HSED transcript ) and / or College transcript .
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
1 4 1 3 3 4 1
17.00
If your cumulative GPA is below 2.6 , complete or submit a placement evaluation .
Complete these prerequisite requirements ( unless already completed ): Licensed as an Emergency Medical Technician . Current AHA Basic Life Support ( BLS ) Provider Certi�cation . Valid driver ’ s license and eligible to drive college vehicles under the college ’ s insurance carrier .
Ability to walk , stand , lift , carry and balance at times , in excess of 125 pounds .
Tip ! Our admission advisors will assist you through every step . Have questions ? Connect with NWTC Admissions at start @ nwtc . edu or 920- 498-5444 .
Prepare for incident response and EMS / Fire operations .
Total Credits
64.00
Curriculum Note : Students must earn a “ C ” or higher in all 10-503-XXX and 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 . Consequently , it is not part of the program credit requirements , but must be passed with a " C " or better .
Successful program completion prepares and entitles the student to take the state certi�cation examination . A graduate is licensed only after successful completion of the certi�cation examination and application for a state certi�cation . State Certi�cation must be obtained within 2 years of course completion .
Integrate pathophysiology principles and assessment �ndings for a variety of patient encounters .
Demonstrate paramedic and �re protection skills associated with established standards and procedures for a variety of emergency based encounters .
Communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and through written documentation with clients , coworkers , other agencies , and supervisors .
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