EMT Intermediate Technician
Technical Diploma — Oak Creek and Mequon Campuses

Program code: 30-531-6

Overview — EMT Intermediate Technician students are Wisconsin-licensed EMT-Basics seeking to upgrade their skills to the EMT Intermediate Technician level. EMT Intermediate Technician students perform emergency patient care, basic life support, and limited advanced life support in the field, transporting injured and ill patients to hospital emergency departments. They also perform care in hospital emergency departments.

Career Outlook — The field of pre-hospital emergency medical care is an evolving and critical profession that is essential to the health, safety and general quality of life for the communities served. As an EMT-IT you will work side-by-side with other health care professionals to deliver pre-hospital emergency care.

Career Preparation and Expected Learning Outcomes — Employers expect that as a program graduate you would be able to:

• Work under stress
• Function as a member of the pre-hospital emergency medical care team
• Be able to perform patient assessments and communicate observations to other emergency medical personnel
• Possess knowledge and skills in methods designed to begin emergency medical treatment when necessary
• Have knowledge and skills associated with stabilization and transport of  injured or ill patients 

Preparation for Admission — The following are required for admission to the program:

• Age 17 and over
• High school diploma or GED is recommended
• Current Wisconsin licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician - Basic and must have a current CPR card at the healthcare provider level
• Students must complete a Criminal Background Check as required by the state of Wisconsin for licensure and clinical sites. This is required for clinical site attendance.
• Documentation that the Essential Job Functions for an EMT Intermediate Technician have been reviewed. This is in keeping with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Upon acceptance into the program, students are required to have documentation of a physical exam and all immunizations must be current. Students must present documentation necessary to apply for an EMT Intermediate Technician Training permit.
• Students are required to obtain an MATC Campus Card picture ID at time of registration
• Please Note: The EMT IT class will close to registration two weeks prior to the start of class
• Students must not have any disabilities that would prevent them from being able to perform an accurate and immediate assessment of a patient in medical intervention. Students also must be able to physically perform the test modules of the National Registry Examination to gain certification.

Future Opportunities — Several career and employment opportunities exist in both the private and public sectors. After completion of the EMT-Intermediate Technician program and state certification, students may progress into the certifications of Paramedic.

Possible Careers:

Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate
Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic
Emergency Room Technician
Paramedic

Related Programs:
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement
Fire Protection Technician

For more information, call:
Oak Creek Campus, 414-571-4500
Mequon Campus, 262-238-2300

Curriculum effective 2008-2009.

Hours per Week: r = related, s = shop

Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.

For course descriptions, times, locations or to register online, visit INFOnline.