Paramedic-Emergency Medical Technician Program Code 305312

Employment Potential

A graduate of the program will have the potential for employment as a Paramedic.

Paramedic: performs advanced level pre-hospital care for paramedic level ambulance services and in hospital emergency departments. These could be either private or municipal employers.

Note

. Transfer of credits will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis only.

Program Outcomes

. Perform patient assessment.
. Ventilate patients.
. Manage trauma and medical problems.
. Communicate patient information to hospital.
. Develop paramedic-patient interaction.
. Administer medications.
. Administer intravenous therapy.
. Interpret electrocardiograms.

Requirements for Program Entry

. Completed application.
. High school transcript or equivalent. (For a list of equivalents, go to www.nwtc.edu/gettingstarted.)
. Be currently licensed as an EMT in the state of Wisconsin.
. Students are required to maintain a current CPR card on a two-year renewal cycle to comply with affiliating agency requirements.
. Students are required to complete an additional course within the program that would permit the completion of the required field experience necessary to qualify for licensure.
. First priority for admission is given to applicants sponsored by a Wisconsin licensed ambulance service. Unsponsored applicants are admitted only after all sponsored students are admitted.
. NWTC is required to comply with the Wisconsin Caregiver Law. For the most current information on the Caregiver Law, visit this website: www.dhfs.state.wi.us

Wisconsin Caregiver Law

NWTC is required to comply with the Wisconsin Caregiver Law (1997 WISCONSIN ACT 27). The completion of a caregiver background check includes the review of criminal records for convictions of serious crimes or a history of improper behavior. Students accepted into this program must complete a background information form disclosing any acts, crimes, or convictions prior to program entry. The information provided in the background information form must be truthful and match any findings on the criminal record check. Students with a criminal history may be denied access to placement at the discretion of the clinical or practicum site. Consequently, should a student have a history of convictions of serious crimes or a history of improper behaviors, NWTC cannot guarantee clinical/practicum placement or guarantee graduation within typical program timing.

Curriculum

The Paramedic Technical Diploma is a one-year, two-semester program. Upon graduation, a student will have completed 24 credits.

FIRST SEMESTER

SECOND SEMESTER

Curriculum Note

Additional Required Course for Licensure:
This course is a required course necessary to fulfill the eligibility requirements for licensure exams.

Catalog No. Description Credits

No final grade lower than a “C” is acceptable in any course. A student who withdraws or receives a grade lower than a “C” in a program course may apply for re-entry into the program.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

These courses provide an opportunity for students to develop the knowledge, skills, and understanding required for employment in this field.

30-531-321 PARAMEDIC CLINICAL 1 ...paramedic-patient interactions, blood samples, patient assessment, intravenous therapy, airway management, medication administration, assessment/management of respiratory emergencies in supervised clinical practice, and skill development in an acute care hospital.

30-531-323 PARAMEDIC CLINICAL 2 ...interpretation of electrocardiograms, assessment/management of cardiovascular, medical, trauma, pediatric, and obstetric emergencies in supervised clinical practice in an acute care hospital. (Prerequisite: 30-531-321, Paramedic Clinical 1)

30-531-324 PARAMEDIC LAB 1 ...management of shock, respiratory, and cardiac emergencies; intravenous therapy; medication administration; endotracheal intubation; advanced airway management skills; and EKG monitoring.

30-531-325 PARAMEDIC LAB 2 ...management of advanced cardiovascular emergencies, advanced trauma management skills, pediatric advanced life support skills, report and communication skills, and preparation skills for practical exam. (Prerequisite: 30-531-324, Paramedic Lab 1)

30-531-326 PARAMEDIC CLINICAL 3 ...supervised field experience on a paramedic level ambulance service.

30-531-330 PARAMEDIC PRINCIPLES 1A ...roles and responsibilities of the paramedic, human systems and patient assessment, shock and fluid therapy, pharmacology, assessment/management of respiratory and cardiovascular emergencies. (Corequisite: 30-531-331, Paramedic Principles 1B)

30-531-331 PARAMEDIC PRINCIPLES 1B ...roles and responsibilities of the paramedic, human systems and patient assessment, shock and fluid therapy, pharmacology, assessment/management of respiratory and cardiovascular emergencies.

30-531-332 PARAMEDIC PRINCIPLES 2A ...cardiovascular, neurologic, obstetric and gynecologic, soft tissue, musculoskeletal, acute medical, pediatric, and psychiatric emergencies; operational aspects of EMS. (Corequisite: 30-531-333, Paramedic Principles 2B)

30-531-333 PARAMEDIC PRINCIPLES 2B ...cardiovascular, neurologic, obstetric and gynecologic, soft tissue, musculoskeletal, acute medical, pediatric, and psychiatric emergencies; operational aspects of EMS.