Emergency Medical Technician Technical Diploma

Employment Potential

A graduate with an Emergency Medical Technician technical diploma will have the potential for employment as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Ambulance services in Wisconsin are volunteer, private, fire-based or hospital-based.

Requirements for Program Entry

• Successful completion of EMR/EMT1 (10-531-111) OR verification of a current WI DHS EMR license obtained AFTER 8/1/2013
• EMT program application
• CastleBranch account (www.castlebranch.com)
• Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification*, Criminal Background Check, and immunization requirements uploaded to student's CastleBranch account (www.castlebranch.com)
• 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, more than 125 pounds
• NWTC is required to comply with the Wisconsin Caregiver Law
• *BLS CPR certification will be completed in EMR/EMT 1 (10-531-111)

Application Checklist

Program Outcomes

• Apply preparatory aspects of emergency care
• Perform airway management
• Perform patient assessment
• Manage medical, behavioral, and trauma patients
• Adapt principles to pediatric cases
• Perform field operations

Accreditation

This program is nationally accredited through the committee on accreditation of educational programs for EMS professionals under the auspices of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.

Industry Credentials

Students who complete the Emergency Medical Technician - Basic program have the opportunity to be certified by the NREMT to achieve eligibility for EMS licensure by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services EMS Section

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 check through www.castlebranch.com AND complete a Background Information Disclosure (BID) form disclosing any acts, crimes, or convictions prior to program entry. The information provided in the BID form must be truthful and match any findings on the criminal record check. Information regarding this process is provided to students immediately upon acceptance into the program. 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.