Advanced EMT Requirements and Application

Program-Specific Requirements

• Attend a mandatory program orientation session scheduled prior to start of class
• Pay fee and have acceptable results based on the Wisconsin Criminal History Record Check, Wisconsin Caregiver Background Check, Minnesota Caregiver Background Check (if applicable), and/or other states, if applicable
  • Information from the Caregiver Background Check may affect your ability to secure obtain Training Permit from the State of Wisconsin.
• Be affiliated with an Advanced EMT service approved by the Wisconsin EMS Unit or approval from the Training Center Medical Director
• Have current immunizations by the first day of class.
  • Decision to not receive vaccinations may limit ability to obtain clinical placement based upon meeting site placement requirements
• Demonstrate negative status for tuberculosis (Tb) by the first day of class.
  • Provide two negative Mantoux Tests (skin tests) or one blood draw test (QuantiFERON®-TB Gold In-Tube test (QFT-GIT) or T-SPOT®.TB test (T-Spot)
• Possess current certification of "BLS Basic Life Support" or the equivalent
  • Certification must remain active through the completion of the program
• Review and sign Background Check Disclosure
• Review and sign Functional Abilities Disclosure
• Submit Background Information Disclosure (BID) Form
• Complete Northwood Tech Authorization to Release Student Record Information with third party agency sponsor
• Review and sign Advanced EMT Confidentiality Statement of Understanding Form

Advanced EMT - Program Requirements Self-Checklist