Just the Facts
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Emergency Medical Tech (EMT)
- 6 Credit Technical Diploma
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Program Length
- Less Than One Year
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Delivery Method
- Face-to-Face
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Career Cluster
- Public Service & Safety
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Program Location
- Eau Claire, River Falls
The EMT course is offered at various sites/locations throughout the Chippewa Valley Technical College district. -
Start Months
Estimated Program Cost
Learn more about the cost of attendance.
- Term 1
- $ 1,184
- Materials
- $ 193
- Books
- $ 312
- Estimated Total
- $1,689
Emergency Medical Tech (EMT) Overview
The Emergency Medical Tech (EMT) course prepares students for all aspects of emergency care in both medical and trauma situations. This 6 credit course adheres to state and national standards. Students will gain knowledge and skills in the following areas in anatomy and physiology, patient assessment, fractures and dislocations, spinal injuries, soft-tissue wounds, and ambulance operations. Upon successful completion, students are eligible to complete certification requirements for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
Earn credit for prior learning!
Do you have previous educational or work experience in the field? You could be eligible to receive credit for prior learning
Career Opportunities
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Firefighter/EMT
- EMT CCMA Patient Coordinator
- Emergency Response Team
- Emergency Room Technician
Graduate Employers
- Altoona Fire Department
- Mayo Clinic Health System
- Midwest Spine and Brain Institute
- Tristate Ambulance
- Emplify Health by Gundersen Health System
- Lakeview Hospital
- Ellsworth Area Ambulance Service
Graduate Outcomes
CVTC graduates are ready for the workforce. Each year, we send our graduates the Graduate Follow-Up Survey asking several questions related to employment. Here are the program outcomes and job data.
$44K yearly salary
Our recent Emergency Medical Tech (EMT) graduates reported an average starting salary of $44,131.
63% employed
63% of our recent Emergency Medical Tech (EMT) graduates got a job in the industry.
26 regional jobs
There are 26 job openings in the CVTC district for the Emergency Medical Tech (EMT) industry.
Transfer Credits to Other Institutions
Should you choose to continue your education after you leave CVTC, we have agreements in place with several institutions to ensure an easy transfer.
Program Courses
These are a few of the courses you will take in this program. Courses and the recommended sequence change from year to year; once you are enrolled in a program at CVTC you will be given a recommended course sequence that outlines what courses you should take and the order in which to take them.
You may search for available courses. If you are ever unsure of what courses to take, talk to your academic advisor. If you are looking for course information for previous years, check out our past catalogs.
Here are a few of the courses you can take in the Emergency Medical Tech (EMT) program.
Sample Courses
EMR/EMT 1
Provides the foundational knowledge for future Emergency Medical Technicians and Emergency Medical Responders. Topics include: basic human anatomy, performing a patient assessment, traumatic injury management, airway management, and Basic Life Support cardiac resuscitation. Upon successful completion, candidates will be eligible to participate in the National Registry of EMTs Emergency Medical Responder exams for Wisconsin EMR certification.
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Student Testimonial
Instructors had great insight into what actual employers were looking for in potential new hires. Instructors did a great job of emphasizing what parts of the EMT position were most essential to focus on at certain points of the class.
Colin
Emergency Medical Tech Graduate
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Advising Tips
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