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Academic Advising & Student Success

Academic advisors assist students with developing education plans based on their graduation audit. Their goal is to plan the right pathway to graduation by maximizing students' potential and ensuring success based on the student's previous academic experience, career path, and responsibilities outside of being a student. Student success specialists assist students in overcoming barriers that many students encounter over their academic career. Their goal is to help students become academically successful by assisting with goal setting, interpersonal issues, success plans, and community-based referrals. More information can be found on Commons (Student Services).

Technology Requirements

Students should have access to a computer/device with reliable Wi-Fi at home/off-campus.

NREMT for WI EMR/EMT Certification

After successful completion of EMT 1/EMR the student is eligible for the Wisconsin licensure at the EMR level and has the option to take the Emergency Medical Responder NREMT exam.

After successful completion of EMT 2, the student is eligible for the Emergency Medical Technician NREMT psychomotor/cognitive exam. 

Students must be 18 to obtain their Wisconsin EMT licensure.  Students have 6 attempts to pass the NREMT cognitive exam to obtain their EMT licensure. If a student fails 3 attempts, they will need to complete a remediation course to be eligible for the last 3 attempts.  

Uniform

• Students will be required to wear an EMT polo shirt throughout the program. The polo shirt is added on to the cost of the EMT class and will be given to the student after classes begin.
• Picture identification badges will be required when completing coursework off-campus, such as internship site work, and public education presentations.

Physical Exam and Criminal Background Forms Requirement

You will get a letter from the department with information about physical/vaccination requirements. Background checks are done in class if not previously completed.

Additional Program Cost

• Criminal Background Check

Financial Aid and Cost

This program costs approximately $1,500. This program does not qualify for financial aid.

Students with Disabilities

CVTC welcomes individuals with disabilities. We will provide and coordinate reasonable accommodations for all individuals with documented disabilities. Students that might benefit from accommodations during their college experience at CVTC can contact the Student Success and Accessibility team at 715-833-6234 or access@cvtc.edu to determine what accommodations they may be eligible for and what documentation may be required.

Title IX Pregnancy and Related Conditions

CVTC does not discriminate against any student based on pregnancy or related conditions and will fully comply with Title IX regulations. Related conditions include, but are not limited to, childbirth, breastfeeding/pumping, miscarriage, abortion, false pregnancy, and recovery from these or related conditions. Students who are pregnant or are experiencing related conditions are entitled to reasonable modifications to ensure equal access to CVTC's educational program and activity. Any student seeking reasonable modifications must contact the Student Success and Accessibility team at 715-833-6234 or access@cvtc.edu to discuss appropriate and available modifications based on their individual needs. Students are encouraged to request pregnancy-related modifications as promptly as possible.

Last Updated: March 2, 2026 @ 4:50 p.m.