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Program Overview
The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Program builds on the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) curriculum. You will learn advanced patient assessment, communication skills and beginning advanced life support interventions. This program meets the educational requirements for licensure in Wisconsin. Prerequisite: Wisconsin Emergency Medical Technician License and Professional level CPR certification. The Department of Health and Family Services may set other requirements.
Orientation is mandatory.
This program has a state mandated hours requirement.
The National Registry of EMT's Practical Exam is offered on site at the end of your course.
EMS student dress code is enforced at all times. Madison College EMS or Fire Program shirts are required.
Health history documentation is required. Lab results and vaccination documentation are obtained from your healthcare provider by you.
You must complete a Background Information Disclosure and Criminal History Check (CHC) prior to placement in the field. Information obtained from the CHC may affect your ability to secure a WI EMS Training Permit. Under no circumstances are students assigned to the clinical area until all requirements are satisfied.
Travel to fieldwork sites is necessary and is your responsibility.
Program Details
Students in the Advanced EMT program can attend part-time.
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses:
- Madison - Truax
- Regional Campuses
Careers
Earning your AEMT certification upon completion of this program at Madison Area Technical College prepares you for valuable work as a Wisconsin Advanced Emergency Medical Technician.
With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find employment as:
- Emergency Room Technician
- Firefighter
- EKG Technician
- Paramedic
- Home Health Aide
- Medical Assistant
- Registered Nurse
- Respiratory Therapist
- Physician’s Assistant
Emergency Medical Service Jobs
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Curriculum and Experience
Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2025-2026 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.
Current and newly admitted program students, go directly to your Degree Progress Report to view:
- Progress toward your specific requirements
- Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements
If you have questions after reviewing your degree progress report (advisement report), please see Advising Services.
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Admission
Application for this program requires verification of WI EMT licensure and CPR certification prior to enrollment. Please read and follow the instructions carefully. Incomplete registrations will not be considered.
To apply:
- Select a cohort, some semesters will not have multiple offerings
- Setup your student account
- Submit your WI EMT-B License & professional level CPR certification via webform
- Receive permission to enroll
- Register for your classes
Fall Cohorts
Cohort 1 - Protective Services Building; Tuesdays & Thursdays 5 pm to 10 pm Sept. 2, 2025-Dec. 16, 2025 Classes 36994, 36995 & 36996
Cohort 2 - Reedsburg Campus; Tuesdays & Thursdays 5 pm to 10 pm Sept. 2, 2025-Dec. 16, 2025 Classes 36997, 36998 & 36999
Next Steps:
After registering for classes, you must attend the mandatory program orientation:
On-campus August 26, 2025, starting at 5 pm. See Brightspacefor details.
Check Brightspace for book, uniform and health history information.
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Career Outcomes
After completing the Advanced EMT program at Madison Area Technical College, you will be able to:
- Use critical thinking skills to confidently and effectively manage emergency situations.
- Practice professional standards by demonstrating a strong work ethic, positive attitude, respect for patients, ability to work cooperatively as a health care team member, and willingness to maintain and enhance technical skills.
- Communicate clearly and professionally using verbal and nonverbal communication techniques.
- Perform accurate scene safety and patient assessments.
- Apply appropriate emergency medical and technical knowledge as required in emergency situations.
- Apply safety and infection control practices to maintain personal and professional well-being and to ensure patient safety.
- Manage emergency patient care and treatment appropriately within the scope of practice for an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic IV Technician.
- Apply legal knowledge and medical ethics to all patient care situations by documenting accurate and complete patient records and reports and maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Meet requirements for National Registry AEMT Certification exam.
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Graduate Summary
Graduate Report Summary Overview
2021 2022 Number of Program Graduates 55 44 Number of Surveys Sent 55 44 Number of Surveys Returned 30 21 Percent of Surveys Returned Available for Employment 24 15 Percent Available for Employment 80.0% 71.4% Not in Labor Market Percent Not in Labor Market 20.0% 28.6% Available for Employment
2021 2022 Graduates Employed 23 15 Percent of Graduates Employed 95.8% 100.0% Employed in Related Occupation 21 9 Percent Employed in Related Occupation 91.3% 60.0% Employed in Unrelated Occupation 2 6 Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation 8.7% 40.0% Employed - No Response 0 0 Percent Employed - No Response 0.0% 0.0% Seeking Employment 1 0 Percent Seeking Employment 4.2% 0.0% Reaction To Training at Madison College
2021 2022 Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4) 3.4 3.2 Number of Satisfaction Responses 28 19 Very Satisfied (4) 13 8 Percent Very Satisfied 46.4% 42.1% Satisfied (3) 13 8 Percent Satisfied 46.4% 42.1% Unsatisfied (2) 2 1 Percent Unsatisfied 7.1% 5.3% Very Unsatisfied (1) Percent Very Unsatisfied 0.0% 10.5% Primary Reason for Attending Madison College
2021 2022 Number of Primary Reason Responses 30 21 Preparation for Getting a Job Percent Preparation for Getting a Job Career Change Percent Career Change Improvement of Existing Skills Percent Improvement of Existing Skills Preparation for Further Education Percent Preparation for Further Education Personal Interest Percent Personal Interest Other Percent Other 0.0% 14.3% When Employment was Obtained
2021 2022 Number of When Employment Obtained Responses 23 15 Before Enrollment 9 9 Percent Before Enrollment 39.1% 60.0% While Attending the College 3 3 Percent While Attending the College 13.0% 20.0% After Training at the College 11 3 Percent After Training at the College 47.8% 20.0% Location of Employment (related and unrelated)
2021 2022 Number of Employment Location Responses 23 15 In College District 13 11 Percent In College District 56.5% 73.3% In Wisconsin, Not in District 9 3 Percent of In Wisconsin 39.1% 20.0% Outside of Wisconsin 1 1 Percent Outside Wisconsin 4.3% 6.7% Employer Location Unknown 0 0 Percent Location Unknown 0.0% 0.0% Salary Trend 2021 2022 Full Time Employment (Related Job) Full Time Salary Count 15 7 Average Monthly Wage $2,830 $3,308 Average Hourly Wage $16.45 $19.23 Average Work Hours per Week 50.3 53.4 Part Time Employment (Related Job) Part Time Salary Count 1 0 Average Hourly Wage $16.03 Average Work Hours per Week 12.0 25.0
