MATC 2024-25 Catalog

Community & Human Services Academic & Career Pathway Emergency Medical Technician – Advanced PROGRAM CODE: 30-531-6

Technical Diploma

COURSE

CREDITS

EMS-311

AEMT - Advanced Emergency Technician ‡.................... 4

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CREDITS Total credits needed to complete this diploma

180 hours total Clinical hours consist of time in hospital settings or with sponsoring fire department/ambulance providers that use approved preceptors to oversee. ‡ Prerequisite required. Program curriculum requirements are subject to change. Official Wisconsin Technical College System program title: Advanced EMT. Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.

Location: Oak Creek Campus Start Dates: TBD

Admission Requirement: Age 18 or older; State of Wisconsin EMT license (current); CPR certi cation issued by a WI DHS EMS approved provider (current). Students must meet Wisconsin DHS— EMS Chapter 110.06 initial training requirements and eligibility criteria; and Wisconsin DHS Caregiver Background Check requirements. To complete the course, students must obtain a Wisconsin DHS— EMS Training Center Training Permit. After students are admitted to the program, information will be provided regarding the Wisconsin DHS Caregiver Background Check, Training Center Training Permit, immunizations including COVID vaccination and TB testing, and medical exam requirements. This program admits students through a petitioning process. See program webpage for details. Financial aid eligible: No. Program Description The Emergency Medical Technician – Advanced curriculum builds upon EMT knowledge, skills, and competencies. Students learn advanced emergency medical skills, competencies, procedures, and medications within the AEMT scope of practice including IV access, uid therapy, and medication administration techniques. AEMT’s perform emergent basic life support, and limited advanced life support care in emergency and healthcare settings. Students completing the program with a grade of C or higher are eligible for the National Registry of EMT’s certi cation examination which is required to obtain a Wisconsin AEMT license. Career Outlook Employment opportunities exist within public, private, municipal, and governmental EMS agencies, healthcare systems, private industry, and security companies.

Program Learning Outcomes • Prepare for incident response and EMS operations. • Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment ndings to provide appropriate patient care. • Demonstrate AEMT skills associated with established standards and procedures for a variety of patient encounters. • Meet program, state, and national competencies and criteria for NREMT AEMT certi cation(s) eligibilty.

Complete Program Details QUESTIONS? 414-570-4426 or servepathway@matc.edu

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