MATC 2024-25 Catalog

Community & Human Services Academic & Career Pathway Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic PROGRAM CODE: 31-531-1

Technical Diploma

COURSE EMS-911 EMS-912 EMS-913 EMS-914 EMS-915 EMS-916 EMS-917 EMS-918 EMS-919 EMS-920 EMS-921 EMS-922 EMS-923 EMS-924 SOCSCI-172

CREDITS

EMS Fundamentals ‡ ..................................................... 2 Paramedic Medical Principles ‡...................................... 4 Advanced Patient Assessment Principles ‡ .................... 3 Advanced Prehospital Pharmacology ‡........................... 3 Paramedic Respiratory Management ‡........................... 2 Paramedic Cardiology ‡.................................................. 4 Paramedic Clinical/Field 1 ‡ ........................................... 3 Advanced Emergency Resuscitation ‡ ............................ 1 Paramedic Medical Emergencies ‡................................. 4 Paramedic Trauma ‡ ...................................................... 3 Special Patient Populations ‡ ......................................... 3 EMS Operations ‡........................................................... 1 Paramedic Capstone Assessment ‡ ............................... 1 Paramedic Clinical/Field 2 ‡ ........................................... 4 Introduction to Diversity Studies..................................... 3

Location: Oak Creek Campus Start Dates: August and January

Admission Requirement: Age 18 or older; State of Wisconsin Emergency Medical Technician or Advanced EMT license (current); CPRcerti fi 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: Yes. Apply at fafsa.gov. Use School Code 003866. Program Description Become an integral member of an advanced emergency medical team, providing medical care in emergency settings. Students learn advanced prinicples of pathophysiology, pharmacology, medical conditions, traumatic injuries, and emergency medical interventions. Students completing the program with a grade of C or higher are eligible for the National Registry of EMT’s certi fi cation examination which is required to obtain a Wisconsin Paramedic license. Career Outlook Employers include private ambulance services, hospitals, fi re departments, industrial fi rms and security companies.

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CREDITS Total credits needed to complete this diploma

‡ Prerequisite required. Program curriculum requirements are subject to change. Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements. This program is accredited by: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP) 8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312 Rowlett, TX 75088; 214-703-8445; coaemsp.org. This program admits students through a petition selection process. See the program webpage for details. https://sites.google.com/matc.edu/ matcems/paramedic/petition-process

Program Learning Outcomes • Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment fi ndings to provide appropriate patient care. • Demonstrate advanced knowledge, skills, and clinical judgement for a variety of patient conditions and presentations. • Communicate effectively with others. • Demonstrate professional behavior. • Meet program, state, and national competencies and criteria for NREMT Paramedic certi fi cation(s) eligibilty.

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

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