Emergency Medical Services

Paramedics load a patient into the back of an ambulance

Emergency Medical Services

Continuing Education

Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior

When a medical emergency happens, are you prepared? From CPR and First Responder, to Paramedic Refreshers and Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Northwood Tech offers the specialized training you need to maintain your license or advance to the next level.


Emergency Medical Services Classes

Stay current with your certification continuing education or take classes to prepare for advancement. Northwood Tech's Emergency Medical Services classes are offered in convenient locations throughout the 11-county area. Hands-on skills are the focus, while essential content is delivered through in-person, online, online live, and blended format classes.


About the Certifications

From entry-level basics to advanced level skill refreshers, Northwood Tech offers hands-on emergency medical services training for all levels.

Types of Certification include:

  • Basic CPR and First Aid Courses
    • Course options include:
      • CPR and AED-ASHI
      • CPR and AED Renewal-ASHI
      • CPR/AED/Basic First Aid-ASHI
      • CPR/AED/Basic First Aid Renewal-ASHI
      • Defibrillation Heartsaver AED-AHA
      • First Aid Heartsaver
  • Child Care and CBRF Employee Courses
    • Course options include:
      • Bloodborne Pathogens
      • CBRF First Aid and Choking
      • CBRF Medications
      • CBRF Standard Precaution Training Course
      • ASHI Pediatric 1st Aid/CPR
      • ASHI Pediatric 1st Aid/CPR Renewal
      • Pediatric Medic First Aid
      • Pediatric Medic First Aid & CPR Recertification
  • Health Care Employee Courses
    • Course options include:
      • CPR Health Care Provider-AHA (also known as Basic Life Support-BLS)
      • CPR Health Care Provider Renewal-AHA
  • Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
    • Course options include:
      • Emergency Medical Responder
      • First Responder Transition Refresher
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 
    • Course options include:
      • EMT Technical Diploma
      • CPR Health Care Provider-AHA (also known as Basic Life Support-BLS)
      • CPR Health Care Provider Renewal-AHA
      • Emergency Medical Technician
      • Emergency Medical Technician Transition Refresher
  • Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
    • Course options include:
      • Advanced EMT Technical Diploma
      • CPR Health Care Provider-AHA (also known as Basic Life Support-BLS)
      • CPR Health Care Provider Renewal-AHA
      • Advanced EMT
      • Advanced EMT Transition Refresher 
  • Paramedic
  • Critical Care Paramedic
    • Course options include:
      • CPR Health Care Provider-AHA (also known as Basic Life Support-BLS)
      • CPR Health Care Provider Renewal-AHA
      • ACLS Provider
      • ACLS Renewal
      • PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support (Initial Provider)
      • PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support Renewal
      • PEARS-Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization
      • PEPP-Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (ALS)

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Emergency Medical Services Career Pathway Progression

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American Heart Association
Resource for CPR, first aid and emergency cardiovascular care.

American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) and MEDIC First Aid (MFA)
Training resources for classes such as medic first aid, CPR and more.

National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
Track your education and certification levels with the NREMT.

Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS)
Hot topics and licensing information for Emergency Medical Services in Wisconsin

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Emergency Medical Services Contact Us

EMS & Paramedic Training Districtwide Support
Aliesha Haworth-Heiberg
715.246.1879
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