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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: 105311
The Paramedic Technician degree 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 associate degree for career advancement.
Paramedic Technician is on a career pathway that includes this associate degree, a technical diploma and other opportunities for advanced learning. All will prepare you for a good job and with the associate degree, you can transfer to another college to earn your bachelor’s degree. Learn at your own pace and increase your earning potential with credentials that keep you moving on your career path.
You may complete the general education requirements as a full or part time student. The term you apply for will determine whether you attend the Paramedic core 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 for the Paramedic core courses.
Spring start cohorts meet Monday/Wednesday evenings and 22 Saturdays plus clinical hours. This part time format requires 18 months to complete the core Paramedic courses.
Due to the nature of the schedule, some portions 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 two-year Paramedic degree at Madison Area Technical College, you will be able to:
Earning your associate degree 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.