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Fire Medic - Associate Degree

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 fire medic . As a graduate of this two-year program , you ' ll be cross-trained in fire protection / suppression and emergency medical services ( EMS ) at the advanced life support / paramedic level . You ' ll be prepared for employment in fire-based EMS agencies such as rural and urban fire departments , airport public safety departments , and industrial / fire safety teams . Plus , you ' ll be trained to respond to out-of-hospital medical / trauma emergencies , fire or HAZMAT emergencies , mass casualty incidents and / or special rescue operations in a community served by a full-time fire department .

Delivery

Day Full-time

Explore Locations

This program is offered at :

Green Bay

Program Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition : $ 12,163 , Books : $ 1,177 , Supplies : $ 45 Total Approximate Costs $ 13,385

This program is eligible for financial aid . ( https :// www . nwtc . edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college )

Estimates based on in-state residency . Learn more about tuition and fees . ( https :// www . nwtc . edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college / tuition-and-fees )

Requirements for Program Entry

Apply at www . nwtc . edu / apply Submit the following : High school transcript ( or GED / HSED transcript ) and / or College transcript . 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 Certification . 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 .

Program Outcomes

Prepare for incident response and EMS / Fire operations . Integrate pathophysiology principles and assessment findings for a variety of patient encounters .

Demonstrate paramedic and fire 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 .

Demonstrate professional behavior . Meet Wisconsin state and national competency requirements for paramedic and fire credentialing .

Demonstrate professional conduct by displaying personal code of ethics , positive work ethics , flexibility , teamwork skills , physical fitness , safe procedures , and sensitivity to diverse cultures and individuals .

Perform fire prevention activities including preplanning , public education , inspection , and investigation . Apply incident management and mitigation skills to emergency incidents . Apply critical thinking skills to both emergency and non-emergency situations .

Curriculum

Students following the study plan below will complete the Fire Medic Associate Degree in the number of semesters shown .

First Semester 8 Week 1 10890101 - College 101 1 10503153 - Hazardous Material Operations 1 10801136 - English Composition 1 3

Semester Total 15

Second Semester 8 Week 1 10503194 - Fire Protection Hydraulics 3 10804113 - College Technical Math 1A 3 10503143 - Bldg Const for Fire Protection 3

Semester Total 14

Semester Total 7

Full Semester 10531917 - Paramedic Clinical / Field 1 3

Semester Total 14

Fourth Semester 8 Week 1 10531922 - EMS Operations 1

10531919 - Paramedic Medical Emergencies 4 10531920 - Paramedic Trauma 3

Full Semester 10531924 - Paramedic Clinical / Field 2 4

Semester Total 17

Total Credits 67

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 certification examination . A graduate is licensed only after successful 231 completion of