Pre-Paramedic and Pre-Paramedic Technician

Students interested in completing the Paramedic programs at Madison College must start by applying for admission to the program. Qualified applicants will be admitted in a pre-program status and should review the Start of Semester Checklist to guide you through your next steps in preparing for your first day of classes at Madison College.

After being admitted in a pre-program status, students are then selected for entry into core program courses through the Petition Process.

Applicants are responsible for submitting official high school transcripts, college transcripts, or test scores that show completion of the below requirements. Learn how to submit prior coursework that may transfer in and satisfy petition requirements. Coursework must be completed or in-progress before you can begin the petition process. See our Transcript page for information on submitting transcripts. View our Testing Services page for information on completing a test for admissions. 

Admission and petition requirements are subject to change; please review the requirements prior to submitting your application or petition.

This program petitions for entry into the following terms: 

Fall - Petition window opens on April 1 

Spring - Petition window opens on September 1 (for Madison Truax campus)

Review the Petition Process for details on how and when to petition.

  • 1.

    Petition Workshop Requirement

    As soon as students are placed into a pre-program status, they will be added to a program-specific Petition Workshop via BlackBoard. This workshop is mandatory and will provide additional insight into the program as well as institutional resources and advisor support. Students must log into BlackBoard to review what is required for completion of the workshop.

  • 2.

    Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Licensure Requirement

    Proof of a current (unexpired) State of WI EMT-Basic (or higher) license must be submitted to EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu.

  • 3.

    Course Requirement

    After completing the licensure requirement, you should complete the course requirement.

    A grade of C or better is required; a grade of C- will not be accepted.

  • 4.

    Petitioning and After Petitioning

    Your Degree Progress Report will determine if you have met the petition requirements. Completion will be identified by transfer credit, test scores, final grades, or an in-progress enrollment status. Once you are eligible and ready to begin core program courses, you must petition for your program.

    If awarded a seat, you will receive instructions regarding the below required items. If you do not complete the required items, it may result in losing your seat and starting the application process from the beginning.

    • Attend a mandatory orientation
    • Health history: Submit lab results and vaccination information from your healthcare provider
    • Background Information Disclosure and Criminal History Check (CHC). An acceptable background check is required 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 Paramedic and Paramedic Technician program students assigned to a clinical area until all requirements are met. More detailed information on the Health History and Criminal History Check will be provided at the orientation.
    • Enrollment in core program courses. Students who are awarded a seat are expected to start the core program courses for the awarded term. Students who choose not to begin the core program courses or are not able to begin core program courses may be discontinued from pre-program status.