Diploma in Advanced EMT

Advanced EMT is a Diploma program taught at Madison Area Technical College, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2 years) options.

Advanced EMT at Madison Area Technical College is a Technical Diploma that builds on the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) curriculum. You study advanced patient assessment, communication skills, and beginning advanced life support interventions. The program meets the educational requirements for licensure in Wisconsin. A Wisconsin Emergency Medical Technician license and professional level CPR certification are required as prerequisites.

Delivery is 100% in person. The program includes Advanced EMT plus an AEMT Clinical component and an AEMT Field Capstone. Orientation is mandatory. The National Registry of EMTs Practical Exam is offered on site at the end of your course. You must meet additional requirements before placement, including mandatory health history documentation and a background information disclosure and criminal history check.

Earning your AEMT certification upon completion prepares you for work as a Wisconsin Advanced Emergency Medical Technician. With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find employment as Emergency Room Technician, Firefighter, EKG Technician, Paramedic, Home Health Aide, Medical Assistant, Registered Nurse, Respiratory Therapist, Physician’s Assistant, and roles in Emergency Medical Service jobs, Wisconsin EMS Association, and Public Safety jobs.

Modules

• Advanced EMT
• Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Clinical
• Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Field Capstone

The minimum requirements for admission in Advanced EMT at Madison Area Technical College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Madison Area Technical College.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Madison Area Technical College as pre-requiste for admission in Advanced EMT.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Prerequisite: Wisconsin Emergency Medical Technician License and Professional level CPR certification. The Department of Health and Family Services may set other requirements.

• Orientation is mandatory.
• Health history documentation is required. Lab results and vaccination documentation are obtained from your healthcare provider by you.
• You must complete a Background Information Disclosure and Criminal History Check (CHC) prior to placement in the field. Information obtained from the CHC may affect your ability to secure a WI EMS Training Permit. Under no circumstances are students assigned to the clinical area until all requirements are satisfied.
• Travel to fieldwork sites is necessary and is your responsibility.
• EMS student dress code is enforced at all times. Madison College EMS or Fire Program shirts are required.
• This program has a state mandated hours requirement.
• This program requires verification of WI EMT licensure and CPR certification prior to enrollment.

Please check detail of study units at https://madisoncollege.edu/academics/programs/advanced-emt

• Emergency Room Technician
• Firefighter
• EKG Technician
• Paramedic
• Home Health Aide
• Medical Assistant
• Registered Nurse
• Respiratory Therapist
• Physician’s Assistant
• Emergency Medical Service Jobs
• Wisconsin EMS Association
• Public Safety Jobs

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