Paramedic Technician (Diploma)

Program Information Entrance Requirements

Degree Type

38-credit Technical Diploma

Program Code

31-531-2

Time to Degree

1 year

Start Date

August / January

How You'll Learn

Hybrid

Daytime

Evening

Must be 18 years of age or older
Must be licensed at the EMT level, or higher, within the State of Wisconsin
Must hold valid BLS Provider certification
- WCTC offers BLS Provider Renewal courses. If you hold another version of CPR certification, please review the list of acceptable CPR certifications for this program.
Must submit a criminal background check
Must meet several health requirements (including specific immunizations and drug test)
Must show proof of health insurance
A background in medical terminology is helpful for this program.

Program Overview Program Cost

Paramedics provide emergency pre-hospital care to those experiencing a medical emergency such as illness, injury or trauma. In the diploma program, develop skills in emergency medical systems and paramedic principles; patient assessment; pharmacology, anatomy and physiology; paramedic respiratory and cardiac management; pre-hospital treatment and care; EMS operations; and caring for special populations.

Tuition Costs

The cost of your degree depends on a number of factors, including where you live, how your program is delivered, how long it takes to finish your program and the financial aid you receive. Explore current tuition and fees.

Additional Estimated Costs

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How to Apply

To enter the Paramedic Technician technical diploma program, you must petition for an opening. Applicants are prioritized based upon their affiliation/employment status with local fire departments and EMS providers and/or enrollment in WCTC's Fire Medic or Paramedic Technician associate degree programs. Petitioning will not guarantee a seat in the program.

Program Start Dates

August Start (daytime classes, August-July)

January Start (evening classes, January-December)

What Makes This Program Unique?

Graduates are eligible for national certification and Wisconsin licensure as an EMT-Paramedic through examination upon completion of the diploma program.

Students have opportunities to participate in many clinical rotations including emergency departments, operating rooms, OB units, children’s hospitals and medical examiner's office.

Students also complete an internship with a local fire department or EMS agency.

Accreditation

The Paramedic Technician program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

It was the first Paramedic Technician program accredited in the state.