Emergency Medical Technician

Why Consider an Emergency Medical Technician Degree?

  • You thrive in high-pressure situations, performing calmly and effectively.
  • You want to have a tangible impact on people’s well-being by directly contributing to saving lives.
  • Working in a dynamic field where you’ll regularly encounter different scenarios, environments, and patients appeals to you.
  • EMTs are valued as essential workers in almost every community.

Why Learn at Lakeshore?

  • Our low student-to-faculty ratio and in-person training allow you to get to know instructors and fellow students.
  • Our program is accredited through the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and certified by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
  • You will become well prepared for EMT licensing by the State of Wisconsin.

What It Takes

  • Interest in the medical field and helping people in need
  • Ability to concentrate through distractions
  • Great communication skills
  • Ability to work calmly in high-pressure situations
  • Good problem-solving skills

Accreditation

Wisconsin Department of Health Services (Licensing Bureau)

National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (Certifying Organization)

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

 

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

 

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.

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.

Program Cost

  • Tuition Cost: $1,056.57
  • Book Cost: $524.00
  • Supply Cost: $212.00
  • Program Total: $1,792.57

Want more information?

Due to technical and highly supervised nature of the EMT Training, EMT courses will require face to face and online coursework.

Faculty Bios

Instructor Bios Books

Rebecca Meulemans

"EDUCATION IS NOT THE FILLING OF A PAIL, BUT THE LIGHTING OF A FIRE" — W.B. YEATS   I believe that teaching is about connecting with others and sharing your passion. When you ignite the love of learning, you impact lives. 

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