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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 fulltime fire department.
Delivery
Day Full-time
Explore Locations
This program is offered at:
Green Bay
Program Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition: $ 13,190, Books: $ 1,074, Supplies: $ 575 Total Approximate Costs $ 14,839
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This program is fully eligible for financial aid.
Estimates based on in-state residency. Please visit the following URL to learn more about tuition and fees for this program. https:// www. nwtc. edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college / tuition-and-fees? ProgramCode = 105312
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.
Licensed as an Emergency Medical Technician. 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
8 Week 2 10503142- Fire Fighting Principles 4 10809172- Intro to Diversity Studies 3 10809198- Intro to Psychology 3
Semester Total 15
Second Semester 8 Week 1
10503194- Fire Protection Hydraulics 3
One of the following: 10804113- College Technical Math 1A 3 10804134- Mathematical Reasoning 3 10503143- Bldg Const for Fire Protection 3
8 Week 2 10503730- Firefighter-Level 2 2 10801196- Oral / Interpersonal Comm 3
Semester Total 14
Summer Before Third Semester 10531912- Paramedic Medical Principles 4 10531913- Adv. Patient Assess Principles 3
Semester Total 7
Third Semester 8 Week 1 10531915- Paramedic Respiratory Mgt. 2 10531914- Adv. Pre-Hospital Pharmacology 3 10531921- Special Patient Populations 3
8 Week 2 10531911- EMS Fundamental 2 10531918- Adv Emergency Resuscitation 1 10531916- Paramedic Cardiology 4
Full Semester 10531917- Paramedic Clinical / Field 1 3
Semester Total 18
Fourth 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 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. 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. 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 completion of the certification examination and application for a state certification. State Certification must be obtained within 2 years of course completion.
Students must earn a " C " or higher in College Technical Math 1A
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