Program Details

Program Name

Paramedic

Program Website

https://www.nwtc.edu/academics/programs/fields-of-interest/law-public-safety-and-security/emergency-

Institution

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

Institution Website

ITA Program Number (for staff only)

00111_00078

Format

In-Person

Program Description

Paramedic graduates are prepared to perform emergency patient care and advanced life support in the pre-hospital setting, transporting injured and ill patients to hospital emergency departments. Graduates of this program will have the potential for employment on board paramedic-level ambulance services in the public (fire department-based) or private sector or in hospital emergency departments as emergency technicians. This program is nationally accredited through the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for EMS Professionals under the auspices of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Show More

Education Needed for Enrollment

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Additional Requirements

• Currently licensed as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in the state of Wisconsin • Maintain a current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider certification on a two-year renewal cycle to comply with affiliating agency requirements • Aptitudes required for work of this nature are good physical stamina, endurance, and body condition that would not be adversely affected by frequently having to walk, stand, lift, carry, and balance at times, in excess of 125 pounds

This Program is Offered

Fall

Duration

This program takes approximately 17 hours per week for 64 week(s).

Schedule

This program is offered

Days

Full-Time/Part-Time

This program is offered Full-Time

Application Deadline

One week prior to semester start.

Program Curriculum

Document 1

Related Occupations

Paramedics
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians

Credit Hours

Career Pathway

Fire Medic Associate's Degree

Leads to WIOA-Defined Credential

Yes

Program Outcome

The institution reports this program leads to -

Community College Certificate of Completion

Name of Associated Credential

Technical Diploma

Financial Aid

Financial aid is available for this program.

Tuition and Required Fees

$6,879.00

Books

$600.00

Supplies/Materials

$325.00

Other Fees

$0.00

Total Cost

$7,804.00

Refund Policy

100% refund, if application for refund is made by the student prior to the first scheduled meeting of the course and the student does not add another course. 80% refund for a course is made before or at the time 10% of the course's total hours of instruction have been completed. 60% refund for a course is made after 10% but before more than 20% of the course's potential hours of instruction have been completed. No refund if application is made after 20% of the course's total hours.

Covers the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023

This program is offered at the following location(s) for in-person instruction:

Marinette Campus

1601 University Dr.
Marinette, Wisconsin 54143

Sturgeon Bay Campus

229 N. 14th Ave.
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin 54235

Online NWTC

https://www.nwtc.edu/
Green Bay, Wisconsin 12345

Program Contact(s)

Student Services

Main Contact
start@nwtc.edu
(920) 498-5444

Disability Accommodation Contact(s)

Not Provided

Language Accommodation Contact(s)

Not Provided

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