Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
Technical Diploma - 4 credits
30-531-3
CONTACT
Liz Reischel
Birchwoods Center - Room 101B
Phone: 715-365-4453
General Email: ereische@nicoletcollege.edu
This program covers all emergency medical techniques currently considered to be within the responsibilities of the EMT-Basic who is providing emergency care with an ambulance service. The instructional program consists of lecture with laboratory practice and supervised clinical experience in a local hospital emergency department. This program meets the standards established for certification by the state of Wisconsin and the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. Graduates are prepared for employment by an ambulance service and are eligible to take the Wisconsin EMT Licensure Exam. This program requires approximately five months to complete.
Employment Opportunities
• Ambulance Services
• Hospitals
• Fire Departments
• Industry
Program Outcomes
- Assess requirements for emergency care.
- Administer emergency medical care according to standards.
- Demonstrate proper patient transport techniques.
- Work cooperatively.
- Demonstrate standard safety practices and procedures.
- Demonstrate caring and respectful communication.
- Document assessment findings and care given.
