MATC 2026-27 Catalog

Community and Human Services Academic and Career Pathway Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic TECHNICAL DIPLOMA | PROGRAM CODE: 31-531-1

Program Description Become an integral member of an advanced emergency medical team, providing medical care in emergency settings. Students learn advanced principles 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. Location: Mequon Campus, Oak Creek Campus Start Dates: August and January Admission Requirements: Age 18 or older; State of Wisconsin Emergency Medical Technician or Advanced EMT license (current); CPR certi 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. Waiting List: Yes. Visit the program’s webpage at matc.edu to view the waiting list process and all requirements. Financial Aid Eligible: Yes. Use code 003866 at fafsa.gov. Career Outlook Employers include private ambulance services, hospitals, fi re departments, industrial fi rms and security companies. Program Learning Outcomes • Prepare for incident response and EMS operations. • Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment fi ndings to provide appropriate patient care. • Demonstrate paramedic skills associated with established standards and procedures for a variety of patient encounters. • Communicate effectively with others. • Demonstrate professional behavior. • Meet state and national competencies listed for paramedic certi fi cation(s).

SEMESTER1

CREDITS

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

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 (or) Any 200-level SOCSCI course SEMESTER2

Community and Human Services

SOCSCI-172

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CREDITS Total credits needed to complete this program

Semester sequence based on a full-time course load and a Fall start date. ‡ Prerequisite required. Program curriculum requirements are subject to change. 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 . This program is accredited by: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS Professions (CaEAMSP) 8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312 Rowlett, TX 75088; 214-703-8445; coaemsp.org.

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

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