Short-Term Technical Diploma
30-531-6

Emergency medical technicians perform certain medical procedures, provide ambulance transportation and administer pre-hospital care in preparation for getting patients to an emergency department. In this program, participate in advanced-level clinical experiences, and gain skills in IV access and fluid therapy as well as administration of aspirin, 50 percent dextrose, Narcan, Atrovent, epinephrine, glucagon and nitroglycerin. national Registry of EMT's test is required at the completion of the course for licensure in the State of Wisconsin.

Upon successful completion of this technical diploma, students will be able to:

• Prepare for incident response and EMS operations.
• Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings for a variety of patient encounters.
• Demonstrate Advanced EMT skills associated with established standards and procedures for a variety of patient encounters.
• Communicate effectively with others.
• Demonstrate professional behavior.
• Meet state and national competency requirements for Advanced EMT credentialing.

Plan of Study Grid

Semester 1		Credits
531-111	Advanced EMT/Int-Tech	4
	Credits	4
	Total Credits	4