MATC 2025-26 Catalog

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

Technical Diploma

COURSES

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. MATC courses are offered in person, entirely online or partially online. Check each course’s delivery options in Self-Service at selfservice.matc.edu .

Location: Mequon Campus, Oak Creek Campus Start Dates: TBD

Admission Requirements: Age 18 or older; State of Wisconsin EMT license (current); CPR certification 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 waiting list process. Visit the program’s webpage at matc.edu to view the waiting list process and all requirements. 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, fluid 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 certification 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 • Perform AEMT Operations. • Assess patient(s). • Treat patient(s).

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

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