Academic year: 2024-2025
Paramedic- Technical Diploma
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( fire department-based) or private sector or in hospital emergency departments as emergency technicians. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs( www. caahep. org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions( CoAEMSP). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 25400 US Highway 19 N., Suite 158 Clearwater, FL 33763 727-210-2350 www. caahep. org To contact CoAEMSP: 8301 Lakeview Parkway Suite 111- 312 Rowlett, TX 75088 214-703-8445 FAX 214-703-8992 www. coaemsp. org
Delivery
Day Full-time
Explore Locations
This program is offered at: Green Bay
Program Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition: $ 7,201, Books: $ 1,017, Supplies: $ 325 Total Approximate Costs $ 8,543 See costs of tuition, books, and supplies.
This program is fully eligible for financial aid.
Estimates based on in-state residency. Please visit the following URL to learn more about tutition and fees for this program. https:// www. nwtc. edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college / tuition-and-fees? ProgramCode = 315311
Requirements for Program Entry
Viewpoint account and requirements met Completed application Currently licensed as an Emergency Medical Technician( EMT) in the state of Wisconsin
Maintain a current AHA Basic Life Support( BLS) Provider certification on a two-year renewal cycle to comply with affiliating agency requirements
Students are required to complete their field experience throughout the duration of the program that would permit the completion of field 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
Program Outcomes
Curriculum
Students following the study plan below will complete the Paramedic technical degree in the number of semesters shown.
Summer Before First Semester 8 Week 1 10890101- College 101 1 10531912- Paramedic Medical Principles 4 10531913- Adv. Patient Assess Principles 3
Semester Total 8
First Semester 8 Week 1 10531914- Adv. Pre-Hospital Pharmacology 3
10531915- Paramedic Respiratory Mgt. 2 10531921- Special Patient Populations 3
8 Week 2 10531911- EMS Fundamental 2 10531916- Paramedic Cardiology 4 10531918- Adv Emergency Resuscitation 1
Full Semester 10531917- Paramedic Clinical / Field 1 3
Semester Total 18
Second Semester 8 Week 1 10531922- EMS Operations 1 10531919- Paramedic Medical Emergencies 4 10531920- Paramedic Trauma 3
8 Week 2 10531923- Paramedic Capstone 1
Full Semester 10531924- Paramedic Clinical / Field 2 4
Semester Total 13
Total Credits 39
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. Consideration for re-entry will be at the discretion of the re-entry team.
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
Prepare for incident response and EMS operations Integrate pathophysiology principles and assessment findings 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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