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Program Overview
Emergency Medical Technician is an entry-level program and meets requirements for licensure in Wisconsin and certification with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. This program is offered throughout the district.
You must be at least 17 years old to join the EMT program. Minors must wait until age 18 to apply for an EMT license.
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.
Travel to fieldwork sites is necessary and is your responsibility.
Program Details
Each cohort consists of two parts, EMT 1 and EMT 2, which you enroll in together. Depending on the semester, offerings may include accelerated or one-semester.
All EMT courses are offered in a hybrid format. This means the class blends online learning with required, scheduled, in-person sessions. Because a portion of the content is delivered online, the amount of in-person class time is reduced. Assignments, readings, and tests still follow set due dates.
Most assignments, discussions, and lectures will take place online in Brightspace. You’ll use this platform to read course materials, watch lectures, participate in discussions, and complete online work. As a result, in-person class sessions are focused on hands-on practice and demonstrating the skills and knowledge you’ve gained online. Traditional lecturing during class is minimal, so it’s essential to come prepared—having completed the online coursework and ready to apply what you’ve learned.
This structure prioritizes practical, skills-based learning and ensures you get the most value out of your time in the classroom.
Emergency Medical Technician classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses:
- Madison - Truax
- Madison - Goodman South
- Reedsburg
- Watertown
Careers
Earning your Wisconsin EMT License upon completion of the EMT program at Madison Area Technical College prepares you for valuable work as an 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
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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
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If you are an international student and want to apply to Madison College, or transfer your F-1 student visa here, check program availability and then complete the International Admission Process.
Apply Now – Secure Your Spot on the Waiting List!
This program operates on a waiting list. To be eligible to enroll in program classes, students must first complete academic preparedness requirements. Students who meet the requirements are considered for program classes based on capacity.
Before submitting an application, be sure to:
- Review the Waiting List section
- Review the admission requirements for deadlines, materials, and requirements
- Estimated Wait Time: To be determined
- Program Capacity: Program Capacity: 30-36 spots each Summer semester; 72-96 spots each Fall semester; 72-96 spots each Spring semester
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Application Dates
Summer 2026
- Application open
- Application deadline is May 15, 2026
Fall 2026
- Application open
- Application deadline is August 15, 2026
Spring 2027
- Application available on February 1, 2027
- Application deadline is December 31, 2027
Admission Requirements
There are no admission requirements for this program. Simply submit your application by the deadline for each term.
Additional Notes
Students must meet the current admission and academic preparedness requirements to be eligible for program classes. Requirements are subject to change based on updates to accreditation requirements or Madison College program assessment data.
Questions?
Contact Enrollment Services at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.
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Waiting List
This program uses a waiting list to manage program admission due to capacity limitations and program demand. This means there are typically more applicants than there are open seats in the program. A waiting list helps us manage applications in a way that is fair and transparent.
Academic Preparedness Requirements
This program has academic preparedness requirements that must be completed before beginning core classes. When you’ve completed all academic preparedness requirements, you will be core ready. This means you are eligible to be considered for program classes.
Pre-core students can run their Degree Progress Report to confirm which pre-program requirements are satisfied/not satisfied and view specific ways to satisfy requirements.
Prerequisites:
- Reading (testing, college coursework, or bachelor's degree)
Notification Timeline
Core Ready students will be notified about available spots by the following dates. Core Ready students who remain on the list will also receive an update on their estimated wait times:
- Summer: February 15, 2026
- Fall: June 15, 2026
- Spring: September 15, 2026
Questions?
Contact Enrollment Services at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.
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Career Outcomes
After completing the 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.
- 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 Emergency Medical Technician-Basic certification exam.
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Graduate Summary
Graduate Report Summary Overview
2022 2023 2024 Number of Program Graduates 170 191 218 Number of Surveys Sent 170 191 218 Number of Surveys Returned 108 115 107 Percent of Surveys Returned Available for Employment 63 72 66 Percent Available for Employment 58.3% 62.6% 61.7% Not in Labor Market Percent Not in Labor Market 41.7% 35.7% 36.4% Available for Employment
2022 2023 2024 Graduates Employed 59 71 64 Percent of Graduates Employed 93.7% 98.6% 97.0% Employed in Related Occupation 40 53 49 Percent Employed in Related Occupation 67.8% 74.6% 76.6% Employed in Unrelated Occupation 19 17 15 Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation 32.2% 23.9% 23.4% Employed - No Response 0 1 0 Percent Employed - No Response 0.0% 1.4% 0.0% Seeking Employment 4 1 2 Percent Seeking Employment 6.3% 1.4% 3.0% Reaction To Training at Madison College
2022 2023 2024 Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4) 3.8 3.7 3.7 Number of Satisfaction Responses 90 98 83 Very Satisfied (4) 72 65 60 Percent Very Satisfied 80.0% 66.3% 72.3% Satisfied (3) 18 32 22 Percent Satisfied 20.0% 32.7% 26.5% Unsatisfied (2) 0 1 0 Percent Unsatisfied 0.0% 1.0% 0.0% Very Unsatisfied (1) Percent Very Unsatisfied 0.0% 0.0% 1.2% Primary Reason for Attending Madison College
2022 2023 2024 Number of Primary Reason Responses 108 113 105 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 1.9% 0.0% 1.0% When Employment was Obtained
2022 2023 2024 Number of When Employment Obtained Responses 59 70 64 Before Enrollment 14 24 18 Percent Before Enrollment 23.7% 34.3% 28.1% While Attending the College 9 15 15 Percent While Attending the College 15.3% 21.4% 23.4% After Training at the College 36 31 31 Percent After Training at the College 61.0% 44.3% 48.4% Location of Employment (related and unrelated)
2022 2023 2024 Number of Employment Location Responses 59 73 66 In College District 39 55 47 Percent In College District 66.1% 75.3% 71.2% In Wisconsin, Not in District 11 9 11 Percent of In Wisconsin 18.6% 12.3% 16.7% Outside of Wisconsin 8 4 4 Percent Outside Wisconsin 13.6% 5.5% 6.1% Employer Location Unknown 1 5 4 Percent Location Unknown 1.7% 6.8% 6.1% Salary Trend 2022 2023 2024 Full Time Employment (Related Job) Full Time Salary Count 32 38 34 Average Monthly Wage $3,154 $3,462 $3,687 Average Hourly Wage $18.34 $20.13 $21.44 Average Work Hours per Week 48.0 49.5 49.0 Part Time Employment (Related Job) Part Time Salary Count 4 9 9 Average Hourly Wage $16.48 $16.97 $20.26 Average Work Hours per Week 24.3 21.8 19.6 -
Graduate Employers
Graduate Employers for academic year: 2024 Employer(s) Job Title City* State** Positions Advocate Aurora Healthcare Registered Nurse/EMT Oconomowoc Baraboo EMS Executive Assistant Baraboo Beaver Dam Fire Department Firefighter/EMT Beaver Dam Cambridge Area EMS EMT Cambridge Cambridge Area EMS Firefighter/EMT Cambridge City of Madison Fire Dept Firefighter 3 City of Reedsburg Ambulance EMT Reedsburg 2 Cross Plains Area EMS EMT Cross Plains DeForest Area Fire & EMS Division Chief DeForest Delton Fire Dept Volunteer Firefighter Lake Delton Dept of Veterans Affairs Nursing Assistant Elite Ambulance EMT Hickory Hills IL Hales Corners Fire Dept Firefighter/EMT Hales Corners Janesville Fire Department Firefighter/EMT Janesville Madison Area Red Cross-West EMT Madison Fire Department Firefighter 2 Madison Fire Department Firefighter/EMT 2 Memphis Fire Department Firefighter Memphis TN Midwest Medical Transport Co EMT 4 North Shore Fire Department Firefighter Glendale Oregon Area Fire & EMS District Firefighter/EMT Oregon Oregon Area Fire & EMS District Firefighter/EMT Intern Oregon Promega Corporation Maintenance Technician Fitchburg Reedsburg Area Ambulance Service EMT Reedsburg Spring Green Fire Dept & Ambulance EMT Spring Green SSM Health EMT Stoughton Area EMS EMT Stoughton 2 Superior Ambulance EMT Fitchburg Superior Ambulance EMT Kaukana US Air Force Firefighter/EMT Camp Douglas UW - Madison Emergency Department Technician UW Health Hospital & Clinics Emergency Department Technician Walgreens Pharmacy Technician Stoughton Waterloo Fire and Rescue Firefighter/EMT Waterloo Watertown Regional Medical Center Certified Nursing Assistant Watertown Western Lakes Fire District Firefighter/EMT Oconomowoc Wonewoc Fire and Ambulance Association EMT Wonewoc * - Only cities outside of Madison will display.
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