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Program Overview
The Paramedic technical diploma from Madison College provides the educational background and training for careers in emergency medical services, hospitals, private ambulance services and community para-medicine. Occupational experience and continuing education provide the paramedic with opportunities to serve as EMS managers and instructors.
The embedded technical diploma gives you the opportunity to secure employment and serve your local communities, hospitals, and other institutions or industries which require the skills of a paramedic. You can do this while continuing your education later in the Paramedic Technician associate degree program.
Program Details
Students in the Paramedic program attend full time.
Full-time cohort meets Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 am - 4:30 pm. Students will be assigned a lab session on either Mondays or Fridays in addition to their clinical hours. This program spans one year, including fall, spring and summer semesters. Students in this cohort attend full time.
Academy cohort meets Monday through Friday 9 am - 4:30 pm. This program spans two semesters. Students in this cohort attend full time. Space in this program is limited and instructor consent is required.
All students must pass a drug screen, provide health history paperwork (vaccination records), as well as a background screening
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 met.
Clinical/field time is scheduled outside of the classroom sessions, and includes nights and weekends. Due to the nature of the schedule, some of this program may not be eligible for financial aid or veterans’ benefits.
Travel to fieldwork sites is necessary and is your responsibility.
Paramedic classes are offered at our Madison Truax campus.
Accreditation
The Madison College Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). Accreditation data is updated after each cohort graduates.
Careers
Earning your one-year technical diploma in the Paramedic program at Madison Area Technical College prepares you for the National Registry of EMT's Paramedic level Practical and Written exams.
With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find employment as:
- Emergency Room Technician
- Firefighter
- EKG Technician
- Paramedic
- Medical Laboratory Technician
- Home Health Aide
- Medical Assistant
- Registered Nurse
- Respiratory Therapist
- Physician’s Assistant
- Community Paramedic
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
To Apply
Students need to complete the petition process to get into core-program classes for this program. Before submitting an application, it’s important to review the Petition Process webpage which also includes estimated wait times for each program.
- View the admission requirements for application deadlines, materials, and requirements
- There is currently no estimated wait time between acceptance into pre-program and the start of core classes. The estimated time to enter the core program is subject to change based on the variable number of students ready to petition each semester.
- During the course of the program, you must demonstrate the ability to perform these essential functions safely, reliably and efficiently within the scope of practice. If you need accommodations to help you perform these functions, contact our Disability Resource Services office.
- Learn more about the Madison College experience and get help with the admissions process
After Acceptance
Once you have been accepted in a pre-program status, your next step is to complete the Petition Requirements. See the Petition information in the next section.
Additional Notes
Students are required to meet the current admission and petition requirements. 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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- View the admission requirements for application deadlines, materials, and requirements
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Petition
After Admission (Petition Requirements)
Run a Degree Progress Report to confirm which pre-program requirements are satisfied/not satisfied and specific ways to satisfy requirements.
Complete the Petition Requirements for Paramedic. Courses must be completed with a grade of C or better. A grade of C- will not be accepted.
Mandatory workshop in Brightspace
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.
Course Requirement:
- Introduction to Paramedicine
Petitioning
This program petitions for entry into the following terms:
- Fall - Petition window opens on April 1
- Spring - Petition window opens on September 1
Review the Petition Process for details on how and when to petition.
After Petitioning
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.
Questions?
Contact Enrollment Services at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.
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Career Outcomes
After completing the one-year Paramedic 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-Paramedic.
- 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-Paramedic certification exam.
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Graduate Summary
Graduate Report Summary Overview
2022 2023 2024 Number of Program Graduates 40 46 45 Number of Surveys Sent 40 46 45 Number of Surveys Returned 25 28 25 Percent of Surveys Returned Available for Employment 20 21 23 Percent Available for Employment 80.0% 75.0% 92.0% Not in Labor Market Percent Not in Labor Market 20.0% 21.4% 8.0% Available for Employment
2022 2023 2024 Graduates Employed 20 21 23 Percent of Graduates Employed 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Employed in Related Occupation 20 20 21 Percent Employed in Related Occupation 100.0% 95.2% 91.3% Employed in Unrelated Occupation 0 1 1 Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation 0.0% 4.8% 4.3% Employed - No Response 0 0 1 Percent Employed - No Response 0.0% 0.0% 4.3% Seeking Employment 0 0 0 Percent Seeking Employment 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Reaction To Training at Madison College
2022 2023 2024 Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4) 3.7 3.6 3.7 Number of Satisfaction Responses 22 24 23 Very Satisfied (4) 17 15 16 Percent Very Satisfied 77.3% 62.5% 69.6% Satisfied (3) 4 8 7 Percent Satisfied 18.2% 33.3% 30.4% Unsatisfied (2) 1 1 0 Percent Unsatisfied 4.5% 4.2% 0.0% Very Unsatisfied (1) Percent Very Unsatisfied 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Primary Reason for Attending Madison College
2022 2023 2024 Number of Primary Reason Responses 25 27 25 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% 0.0% 0.0% When Employment was Obtained
2022 2023 2024 Number of When Employment Obtained Responses 20 21 22 Before Enrollment 11 11 11 Percent Before Enrollment 55.0% 52.4% 50.0% While Attending the College 1 5 3 Percent While Attending the College 5.0% 23.8% 13.6% After Training at the College 8 5 8 Percent After Training at the College 40.0% 23.8% 36.4% Location of Employment (related and unrelated)
2022 2023 2024 Number of Employment Location Responses 20 22 23 In College District 10 16 18 Percent In College District 50.0% 72.7% 78.3% In Wisconsin, Not in District 9 4 3 Percent of In Wisconsin 45.0% 18.2% 13.0% Outside of Wisconsin 1 1 0 Percent Outside Wisconsin 5.0% 4.5% 0.0% Employer Location Unknown 0 1 2 Percent Location Unknown 0.0% 4.5% 8.7% Salary Trend 2022 2023 2024 Full Time Employment (Related Job) Full Time Salary Count 18 18 19 Average Monthly Wage $4,026 $4,388 $4,386 Average Hourly Wage $23.41 $25.51 $25.50 Average Work Hours per Week 53.6 50.3 48.5 Part Time Employment (Related Job) Part Time Salary Count 1 0 Average Hourly Wage $33.00 Average Work Hours per Week 21.0 12.0 -
Graduate Employers
Graduate Employers for academic year: 2024 Employer(s) Job Title City* State** Positions Baraboo EMS Firefighter/Paramedic Baraboo Bell Ambulance Paramedic Milwaukee City of Madison Fire Dept Firefighter/Paramedic City of Madison Fire Dept Firefighter City of Reedsburg Ambulance Paramedic Reedsburg Fire Department of Mount Horeb Firefighter/Paramedic Mount Horeb Lifestar Emergency Services Paramedic West Bend Madison Fire Department Firefighter/Paramedic 2 Madison Fire Department Firefighter/EMT McFarland Fire Rescue Firefighter/Paramedic McFarland Middleton EMS Paramedic Middleton Sun Prairie EMS Paramedic Sun Prairie 2 UW - Madison University Health Services Medical Assistant UW Health Hospital & Clinics Emergency Department Technician Verona Fire Dept Firefighter/Inspector Verona Waunakee Area EMS Paramedic Waunakee 2 * - Only cities outside of Madison will display.
** - Only states outside of Wisconsin will display.
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