Mid-State Technical College
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to respond to an emergency scene or administer life-saving care to a critically ill or injured person on the way to a treatment facility? This is the exciting world of emergency medical services, and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) are crucial members of these first-response teams.
EMTs are crucial members of first-response teams who administer life-saving care to the critically ill and injured.
Learn all aspects of emergency medical care, both medical and trauma situations, sanctioned by the Wisconsin Division of Health, at the basic level.
Get the hands-on practice needed to gain confidence in your skills for life-threatening situations.
What You’ll Learn
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program at Mid-State prepares students with the knowledge and skills needed to work as an entry-level EMT.
This hands-on 180-hour program consists of classroom lectures, practical skill labs, laboratory simulations, and pre-hospital clinical experiences. Successfully completing the program qualifies you to take the National Registry of EMT’s certification exam required to apply for state licensure. Graduates of the Emergency Medical Technician technical diploma may advance into either the EMT-Paramedic program or Paramedic Technician program.
Outcomes
Prepare for incident response and EMS operations.
Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to provide appropriate patient care.
Demonstrate EMT skills associated with established standards and procedures for a variety of patient encounters.
Communicate effectively with others.
Demonstrate professional behavior.
Meet state competencies for EMT certification.
Employability Skills
Behave Responsibly: Ethical Behavior, Self-Responsibility, Conflict Resolution, Collaboration
Communicate Effectively: Writing, Technical Documentation, Listening, Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Reading
Critical & Creative Thinking: Inquiry, Evidence Collection, Analysis, Reasoning, Reflection (Metacognition)
Cultural, Social, & Global Awareness: Global Awareness, Social & Cultural Awareness, Social Responsibility
Use Appropriate Technology: Use of Technology, Confidentiality, Security, Digital Civility
Estimated Entire Program Cost
Cost based on the 2024/25 academic year.
Tuition & Fees: $951.10
Books: $38.85
Supplies, Uniforms, and/or Exams: $661.00
Total Estimated Cost: $1,650.95