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: 105311
The Paramedic Technician degree 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 may lead to opportunities to serve as EMS managers and instructors.
The embedded technical diploma gives you the opportunity to secure work (“job out”) and begin your career career serving local communities, hospitals, and other institutions or industries that require the skills of paramedic, if you choose to later complete your associate degree.
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. The associate degree allows you to 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.
Fall start cohorts meet Tuesday/Thursday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. with lab on Monday or Friday 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 2018 start cohorts meet Monday/Wednesday evenings and 22 Saturdays plus clinical hours. This part-time format takes 18 months to complete the core Paramedic courses.
Spring 2019 start cohorts meet Tuesday/Thursday evenings and 22 Saturdays plus clinical hours. This part time format takes 18 months to complete the core Paramedic courses.
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.
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.
Once you are admitted into your program, review the Next Steps after Program Acceptance.
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 2018-2019 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.