Protective Services Education Building 100
1701 Pearson Street
Madison WI 53704
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(608) 243-5400
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Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Program number: 315313
The Paramedic Technical Diploma from Madison College provides the educational background and training for careers working 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 provides you with the opportunity to secure work (“job out”) and begin career employment serving local communities, hospitals, and other institutions or industries requiring the skills of paramedic, while continuing your education later to complete the Paramedic Associate Degree for career advancement.
Students in the Paramedic program can attend full time.
This program spans one year, including fall, spring and summer semesters.
This program has a state-mandated hours requirement. Classes are typically held three days of the week and 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.
Paramedic classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses:
This program is not offered online.
View the admission requirements for application deadlines, materials, and requirements.
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 met.
Travel to fieldwork sites is necessary and is your responsibility.
Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at MATC.
Orientation is mandatory.
Contact the Enrollment Center at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or (608) 246-6210.
The courses listed below outline the requirements for completion for students officially admitted in the 2015-2016 academic year. Requirements for completion may vary depending on the semester in which a student is admitted or may be completed by other equivalent courses. Current/continuing students should consult their Academic Requirements report available through their student account for specific requirements and equivalent courses.
After completing the one-year Paramedic program at Madison Area Technical College, you will be able to:
Earning your one-year technical diploma in the Paramedic program at Madison Area Technical College prepares you to participate in 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 Medical Service Jobs
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.