In case of emergency

Injuries, trauma, sudden illness—medical emergencies can happen at any time, in any place. Survival often depends on the initial care the injured or severely ill person receives at the scene. If you are calm under pressure, compassionate, good at problem solving, and have the desire to help people in need, a career as an emergency medical technician (EMT) may be an excellent choice for you.

Accreditation

Wisconsin Department of Health Services (Licensing Bureau)

National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (Certifying Organization)

*Lakeshore Technical College’s Emergency Medical Technician program prepares students to obtain the required licensure to be employed/practice in the state of Wisconsin. The College does not guarantee its curriculum matches the requirements for preparation, examination, or licensure for other states.

To be eligible for testing and/or licensing in the state of Wisconsin, you may be required to obtain a social security number.

Career Area

Law, Public Safety and Security

Type

Technical Diploma

Program Number

30-531-3

Availability

In-Person

Technical Diploma
1 Term
6 Credits
Starts August / January

Career Outlook

Emergency Medical Technician

Median Income: $35,370.00*

POTENTIAL JOB TITLES

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Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians

Drive ambulance or assist ambulance driver in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons. Assist in lifting patients.

Emergency Medical Technicians

Assess injuries and illnesses and administer basic emergency medical care. May transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.

Paramedics

Administer basic or advanced emergency medical care and assess injuries and illnesses. May administer medication intravenously, use equipment such as EKGs, or administer advanced life support to sick or injured individuals.

Disclosure:

*As with any survey data, the wages presented here are prone to error and sampling bias. Educational decisions should not be entirely based on the data presented here. Graduate Outcome Survey data is from 2021-22 Lakeshore graduates.

Admissions Flexible Learning Courses

ADMISSION AND FIRST SEMESTER ENROLLMENT STEPS

Work with Admissions Advisor to:

Submit Application
Complete the Student Success Questionnaire.
Complete Technical Standards form.
Schedule your First Time Program Counseling/Registration Session with your assigned program counselor to plan your first semester schedule, review your entire plan of study and discuss the results of the Student Success Questionnaire.

*Submit transcripts and test scores (optional, highly recommended): College transcripts, along with high school transcripts and test scores from within the last five years, used for course registration. Official transcripts needed for transferring college credit(s) and for financial aid purposes.