Paramedic Technician

To learn more, visit: https://www.morainepark.edu/academics/programs/paramedic-technician/

Program Number: 10-531-1
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Campus: Fond du Lac
This program is eligible for financial aid
Full-Time Enrollment Only

People’s lives often depend on the quick reactions and care of paramedics. Make an impact and save lives with the Paramedic program at Moraine Park.

About the Program

To prepare competent entry-level paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains with or without exit points at the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician and/or Emergency Medical Technician and/or Emergency Medical Responder levels.

Paramedic Program with Outcomes

CAAHEP Accredited Paramedic Programs and CoAEMSP Letter of Review (LoR) Programs track and report outcome measures annually to the Committee on Accreditation for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

• The most current CoAEMSP Annual Report was for the calendar year 2021. The most recent success rate for the National Registry of EMT Paramedic/State Cognitive exam was 50%.

• The most recent positive placement rate for graduates was100%. Positive placement is defined by the CoAEMSP as ‘Employed full or part-time in a related field and/or continuing his/her education and/or serving in the military’. Positive placement is measured at completion of the program.

• The most recent retention rate was 100%.

What You'll Learn

Paramedic students learn vital skills to perform advanced prehospital medical procedures. Incidents such as heart attacks, drownings, childbirth auto accidents and gunshot wounds require immediate attention—it’s paramedics who can intervene in these instances and save lives. Students learn about advanced patient assessment, ambulance operations, and both medical and trauma related emergencies.

After completing this program, you must successfully pass the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians cognitive and psychomotor examinations to qualify for a Wisconsin Paramedic license.

Students accepted into the Paramedic program must complete health requirements and a criminal background check. Students must be either a licensed EMT or AEMT and maintain the licensure throughout the program.

The Paramedic program at Moraine Park is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (http://www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of the Educational Programs for Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

Commission on Accreditation of Allied
Health Education Programs 25400 US
Highway 19 N., Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
(727) 210-2350
http://www.caahep.org

To contact CoAEMSP:
8301 Lakeview Parkway
Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
(214) 703-8992
FAX (214) 703-8445
http://www.coaemsp.org

Transfer Opportunities

Additional Information

State Licensure Disclosure: Moraine Park’s Paramedic Technician program prepares students to obtain the educational requirements for licensure to be employed/practice in the state of Wisconsin. No determination has been made if the curriculum matches the educational requirements for preparation, examinations, or licensure for other states. Visit the Accreditation page for more details about accreditation.  

Licensing Organization: Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions

Admission Process

Standard Admissions steps details

This program also requires:

• Health Requirements
• Criminal Background Check

Credit for Prior Learning

Earn college credit outside the classroom through Moraine Park’s Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) opportunities. Credit opportunities are available for:

•   Previous college coursework from prior institutions
•   Military training and experience
•   Passing of MPTC or national exams
•   Skills or knowledge developed on the job or through other life experiences

Visit MPTC’s Credit for Prior Learning page for more information.

Approximate Costs

Financial Aid

Financial Aid is available for associate degree and technical diploma programs (those that are 2 semesters in length and typically with 28 credits or more). Processing can take 4-5 weeks after a student's completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received. Visit the Financial Aid page to learn more.

Course Requirements

Plan of Study Grid

Semester 1		Credits
103-159	Computer Literacy - Microsoft Office	1
531-911	EMS Fundamentals	2
531-912	Paramedic Medical Principles	4
531-913	Patient Assessment Principles	3
531-914	Prehospital Pharmacology	3
531-915	Paramedic Respiratory Management	2
531-916	Paramedic Cardiology	4
531-917	Paramedic Clinical Field 1	3
890-101	College 101	2
	Credits	24
Semester 2
531-918	Advanced Resuscitation	1
531-919	Paramedic Medical Emergencies	4
531-920	Paramedic Trauma	3
531-921	Special Patient Populations	3
531-922	EMS Operations	1
531-923	Paramedic Capstone	1
531-924	Paramedic Clinical Field 2	4
	Credits	17
Semester 3
801-136	English Composition 1	3
806-177	General Anatomy and Physiology	4
809-198	Introduction To Psychology	3
Communication Course		3
	Credits	13
Semester 4
806-179	Advanced Anatomy and Physiology	4
809-188	Developmental Psychology	3
Social Science Course		3
	Credits	10
Required Elective Credits
Required Elective Credits (can be taken any semester)		2
	Credits	2
	Total Credits	66

Program Outcomes

Pathways 

Earn technical diplomas and an associate degree along this pathway. Start with some courses for entry-level employment, and continue with additional courses for higher wages and job advancement.

Career Opportunities