Advanced EMT
Technical Diploma
4 Credits | Less than 1 year
New Richmond*, Rice Lake*
*Combination of On Site and Online Live instruction
Career Cluster: Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
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If you are currently licensed as a Wisconsin EMT and affiliated with an approved Advanced EMT service, then consider advancing your lifesaving skills with the 180-hour Advanced EMT course at Northwood Tech.
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Program Overview
The Advanced EMT program is for students who are seeking advanced skills and a higher level of challenge in an exciting field. Students will develop more enhanced emergency treatment skills including assessment skills and medication administration. Students will also perform a variety of patient assessments and skills including intravenous, intraosseous, intranasal, inhalation and intramuscular injections on real patients. Students will be expected to successfully complete the clinical course after obtaining a Training Center Training Permit. Students who successfully complete the program, with a program plan GPA of 2.0 or better, will be eligible to take the National Registry of EMT’s examinations for Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) level of certification. Prerequisite: 30-531-3 Emergency Medical Technician.
Program Outcomes
Advanced EMT graduates will be able to:
- Prepare for incident response and EMS operations
- Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to provide appropriate patient care
- Demonstrate AEMT skills associated with established standards and procedures for a variety of patient encounters
- Communicate effectively with others
- Demonstrate professional behavior
- Meet state competencies for AEMT certification
Technical Standards
In this program, students should be able to meet specific technical standards, which are the essential skills and abilities needed to be successful in a program, with or without reasonable accommodation. It is important to review and understand these standards before applying to the program.
The program consists of classroom lectures, practical skills labs, laboratory simulations, and hospital and pre-hospital clinical experiences.
You'll implement the techniques in real-world scenarios and practice with your fellow classmates.
On-site skills labs will be scheduled on select Saturdays at the Rice Lake campus.
According to the Wisconsin Technical College System graduate survey, 100 percent of Advanced EMT graduates were employed in a related field within six months.
Academics
This 180-hour technical diploma is offered at the New Richmond and Rice Lake campuses.
Get Licensed
This program meets the educational requirements for licensure in Wisconsin and it's approved by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and follows the National Registry of EMT's.
Advance your Skills
This program builds on the EMT curriculum. Students learn advanced patient assessment, communication skills and beginning advanced life support interventions.
Short Term Training
Advance your skills and increase your value after completing this short 180-hour technical diploma.
Required Courses
The program is comprised of two courses. As a student, you will participate in a clinical experience as part of the training.
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Admissions and Tuition
Please see the details under the "Requirements and Application" section to get you started.
Tuition and Fees
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Cost of Attendance
The Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate of the costs that you may incur while attending Northwood Technical College.
Estimated Total Program Tuition 2024-25*
Advanced EMT
4 Credits | Less than 1 year - 180 Hours
$701
*Tuition is an estimate and does not include any miscellaneous fees for various courses, books, supplies or uniforms, and certification exam fees. Program book costs are in addition to tuition and fees and vary depending on course selection and where the books are purchased or rented.
After the Northwood Tech Advanced EMT Program
Students who successfully complete the program, with a program plan GPA of 2.0 or better, will be eligible to take the National Registry of EMT's examinations for Advanced Emergency Medical Technician level of certification.
Transfer Center
Transfer your Northwood Tech credits to a four-year college to earn your bachelor's degree and beyond.
Career Outlooks
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Professional Licensure and/or Certification Information
Northwood Tech’s Advanced EMT program is designed to prepare students to meet the educational requirements for licensure to be employed/practice in the state of Wisconsin. Northwood Tech does not guarantee its required courses meet the requirements for preparation, examinations, or licensure for states/territories other than Wisconsin. For determination whether this program meets licensure requirements in other states or territories, please refer to the licensure and certification disclosure webpage. Students who may be seeking professional licensure or certification in states/territories other than Wisconsin should contact the appropriate licensing board in that state to verify that the Northwood Tech program meets licensure or certification requirements. To be eligible for testing and/or licensing in the state of Wisconsin, you may be required to obtain a social security number.
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