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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: $ 13,914, Books: $ 1,073, Supplies: $ 575 Total Approximate Costs $ 15,562

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 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 emergency operations. Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to provide appropriate patient care. Demonstrate paramedic skills associated with established standards and procedures for a variety of patient encounters. Communicate effectively with others. Demonstrate professional behavior. Meet state and national competencies listed for paramedic certification( s). Perform essential firefighting skills to reduce loss of life and property Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to provide appropriate patient care Examine essential firefighting skills to reduce loss of life and property

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

8 Week 2

Semester Total 15

Second Semester 8 Week 1

10503194- Fire Protection Hydraulics 3 One of the following:

8 Week 2

Semester Total 14

Semester Total 7

Third Semester 8 Week 1

8 Week 2

Full Semester 10531917- Paramedic Clinical / Field 1 3

Semester Total 18

Fourth Semester 8 Week 1

8 Week 2

Total Credits 67

Social Science Course Options( the Recommended Program Course is Identified with an *):

10809122- Intro to American Government 3 10809172- Intro to Diversity Studies 3

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