Why Consider an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Degree?
- Emergency health care providers are an essential part of any community.
- A career making a difference in people’s lives appeals to you.
- You work well under pressure and thrive in high-pressure situations.
- You’re interested in emergency care or are considering furthering your health care education.
Why Learn at Lakeshore?
- Our low student-to-faculty ratio and in-person training allow you to get to know instructors and fellow students.
- The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, certified by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, and licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
- Clinical experience and an internship are essential parts of the program.
- Our new state-of-the-art Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Center for Health Care Excellence opened in fall 2024.
What It Takes
- An interest in health care and emergency medicine
- The ability to focus and concentrate in stressful situations
- Strong concern for others
- Excellent communication skills
Accreditation
The Lakeshore College Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
1361 Park Street Clearwater, FL 33756
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org
To contact CoAEMSP:
8301 Lakeview Parkway
Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
214-703-8445
FAX 214-703-8992
www.coaemsp.org
Wisconsin Department of Health Services (Licensing Bureau)
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (Certifying Organization)
*Lakeshore College’s Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic 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.
