Protective Services Education Building 100
1701 Pearson Street
Madison WI 53704
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Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 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 or part time. The term you apply for will determine if you attend courses full time or part time.
Fall start cohorts meet Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. plus clinical hours.This program spans one year, including fall, spring and summer semesters. Students in this cohort attend full time.
Spring start cohorts meet Monday/Wednesday evenings and 22 Saturdays plus clinical hours. This part time format requires 18 months to complete.
This program has a state-mandated hours requirement. 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 may be offered at these Madison College campuses:
Explore financial aid eligibility for this program.
All courses for this program are offered only in person.
View the admission requirements for application deadlines, materials, and requirements.
Students admitted onto the waitlist for the Spring 2018 term or prior should continue to follow the Next Steps after Program Acceptance.
Students admitted into a pre-petition status for the Fall 2018 term or after should complete the Paramedic Petition Requirements.
Contact the Enrollment Center at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or (608) 246-6210.
Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2017-2018 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.
Current program students (including newly admitted), go directly to your Degree Progress Report (also referred to as an Advising Report or Academic Requirements) to view:
If you have questions after reviewing your report, please see Advising Services.
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.