Milwaukee Area Technical College
Paramedic Program
Prerequisite: Basic EMT License, valid CPR
Paramedic
With our Paramedic Associate's Degree and Paramedic Technical Diploma programs at Milwaukee Area Technical College, you can enter the dynamic and rewarding world of emergency healthcare. These comprehensive programs are meticulously designed to sharpen your skills and expand your knowledge of advanced pre-hospital care.
Our programs place a strong emphasis on hands-on clinical experience, preparing you to excel in high-stakes emergency medical situations. You'll gain hands-on experience with advanced procedures like advanced cardiac life support and pediatric advanced life support, reinforcing your readiness to act in life-threatening situations.
You'll also learn how to administer advanced emergency pharmacological interventions tailored to your patients' specific needs. Along with this, you'll get detailed training in intravenous access, fluid therapy, and advanced airway management, which will help you broaden your skill set.
The emphasis on advanced pathophysiology and critical thinking skills is a cornerstone of our programs. This method will help you understand the 'why' behind the medical conditions you encounter and will prepare you to make quick, informed decisions under pressure.
Our Associate's Degree and Technical Diploma programs both provide a good mix of theory and practice. This not only prepares you for the challenges of the field, but also for the cognitive exams required for paramedic certification.
Classes for the Paramedic Technical certification's foundational curriculum typically begin in Mid-to-late Summer and early January. You can apply for admission at any time, but registration and placement are done through the petition process.
Milwaukee Area Technical College's paramedic program is also financially aid eligible, making this transformative career path in emergency medical services accessible to all. Begin today and chart your path to a rewarding career providing critical emergency care in your community.
Paramedic Course Outline
These are the core classes for the paramedic program which total 38 credits. An additional 3 credit social science course is required to complete the technical diploma. Additional classes are needed to complete the associate's degree, which totals 60 credits.
Required SOCSCI Class: SOCSCI-172 Introduction to Diversity Studies
A three credit social science class is required to complete the MATC Paramedic Diploma. The specific class is SOCSCI- 172 Introduction to Diversity Studies. In some cases, an alternate social science class may be used to meet this requirement. If you have prior social science coursework at MATC or outside of MATC that may meet this requirement, please contact the pathway office. If the coursework is outside of MATC, you will need to have a transcript sent to MATC.
If you need to take this class, you are encouraged to do so prior to the start of the paramedic program as the program itself has a high credit load. If unable to do so, it is suggested that you consult with the lead instructor for your cohort about when it would be best to take the class so as to not distract from your paramedic studies. The SOCSCI-172 class is not offered every semester. If it is not available for the semester you intend to take it, contact the pathway office to determine if there is an alternative class that can be taken.
Approximate Program Costs
Tuition
Approximate tuition cost per credit: $166.80 (in state tuition)
There are 38 core credits in the program for a cost of approximately: $6,338
There is a required 3 credit social science course for a cost of approximately $500* Students may be eligible for advanced standing based on prior coursework. If so this requirement is waived.
Additional tuition cost to complete the associate's degree.
Textbooks
Paramedic Care: Principles and Practice, Volume 1 & 2, 6th edition (MyLab with Loose Leaf Book) ISBN-9780137664436 – available in the MATC bookstore Oak Creek
Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions, 7th Edition Robert J. Hubert, ISBN: 9780323792882
Arrhythmia Recognition: The Art of Interpretation, Second Edition Daniel J. Garcia; Tomas B. Garcia, MD ISBN: 9781449642334
American Heart Association. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Provider Handbook- 2020 edition.
American Heart Association. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider Handbook - 2020 edition.
EMS Paramedic Program Packet (Binder), ISBN: 2810150028599 (only available through the MATC Bookstore)
Technology
Apple iPad (Recommended: 32GB w/2yrs Apple Care). Approximate cost: $399.00
Platinum Planner Student Account, Approximate cost: $120 in bookstore or $85 online (https://www.platinumed.com/ems/#collapsePplanner)
EMS Testing Student Account, Approximate cost: $125 in bookstore or $97.50 online (https://www.platinumed.com/ems/#collapsePplanner)
Required Equipment
MATC ID Badge, Lanyard- Student Services at any MATC campus
MATC Paramedic Student uniform. Order information will be given prior to EMS 917. Approximate cost: $35.00
Wristwatch, with second hand or timer- phones will not be allowed for this purpose
Personal stethoscope
Personal eye protection
Safety Vest
NREMT Testing Fees
Psychomotor exam fee paid to MATC: $250
Cognitive exam fee paid to NREMT: $152 per attempt
Other Program Costs
Criminal Background Check, Drug Testing, and health verifications. More information to be provided at time of admission to the program. $10.
MATC ID Badge, Lanyard- Student Services at any MATC campus, $7.50 per semester
Student Accident Insurance: $7.00 per semester
Student parking permit: $35
AHA Certification Cards: $12
Financial Aid
The MATC Paramedic Program is financial aid eligible. For more information visit: https://www.matc.edu/costs-scholarships-aid/financial-aid.html
Scholarships
The following scholarships are not affiliated with MATC but may be of interest to students pursuing an EMS or Fire program at MATC.
Preparing for Success
The paramedic program is academically rigorous and time intensive. Visit the link below for resources and suggestions on how to best prepare for the start of your paramedic cohort.
Accreditation
The Milwaukee Area Technical College Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
727-210-2350
To contact CoAEMSP:
214-703-8445
Milwaukee Area Technical College - Paramedic Program Outcomes Summary
NREMT - Exam Results
Cognitive Exam Performance
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