Just the Facts
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Paramedic
- 44 Credit Technical Diploma
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Program Length
- 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
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Start Months
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January
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Financial Aid Eligible
- High Enrollment Demand Program
Estimated Program Cost
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- Term 1
- $ 1,086
- Term 2
- $ 1,110
- Term 3
- $ 2,733
- Term 4
- $ 2,284
- Term 5
- $ 1,100
- Materials
- $ 817
- Books
- $ 2,152
- License, Certificate, or Credential
- $ 175
- Estimated Total
- $11,457
Paramedic Overview
If you are level–headed, have a passion for medicine, and want to be on the front-lines helping people when they need it the most, CVTC's Paramedic technical diploma could be the right choice for you. This one-year technical diploma will prepare you for a career in the medical field as a Paramedic. Apply today for a rewarding career that will make a big difference in the lives of people every day.
Throughout this program you will learn:
- General Anatomy & Physiology
- Emergency Resuscitation
- EMS Operations
- Pre-Hospital Pharmacology
- Patient Assessment Principles
- Pre-Hospital Advanced Life Support Skills
As a student, you will complete clinicals which allow you hands-on application of skills learned in the classroom. Upon completion of this program you will be eligible for national certification and Wisconsin licensure as an EMT-Paramedic. If you wish to continue your education, you can carry your credits into the two-year Paramedic Technician associate degree.
Before beginning the program, prerequisites are required. View prerequisite information.
Two-Year Associate Degree
Graduates of our one-year program have an opportunity to enroll in our advanced placement two-year Paramedic Technician program. Students must first enroll in the Paramedic program. Upon completion of the Paramedic program, a student can declare their intent to continue on into the Paramedic Technician Advanced Placement program.
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Career Opportunities
- Paramedic
- Firefighter/Paramedic
Graduate Employers
- Eau Claire Fire Department
- The Village of Colfax
- Mayo Clinic Health System
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.
100% employed
100% of our recent Paramedic graduates got a job in the industry.
94 regional jobs
There are 94 job openings in the CVTC district for the Paramedic industry.
* This wage is not specific to CVTC graduates. Wage estimates are based on entry-level positions and are gathered from Lightcast which is an economic modeling software that blends historical and projected industry and occupation trends within CVTC's 11-county district. Wage estimates are based on Occupational Employment Statistics and the American Community Survey. ↩
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 Paramedic program.
Sample Courses
Paramedic Medical Principles
This course addresses the complex depth of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of major human systems while also introducing the paramedic students to the topics of shock, immunology, and bleeding.
Advanced Emergency Resuscitation
By teaching Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) methodologies and protocols, this course prepares the paramedic student in the integration of comprehensive knowledge of causes and pathophysiology into the management of shock, respiratory failure, respiratory arrest, cardiac arrest, and peri-arrest states with an emphasis on early intervention to prevent respiratory and/or cardiac arrest if possible.
Special Patient Populations
This course teaches the paramedic student to integrate assessment findings with principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, and pathophysiology to formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment plan for patients with special needs. Gynecological emergencies, along with special considerations in trauma are also included within this course.
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Program Accreditation
The Chippewa Valley Technical College Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Minimum Goal Statement: To prepare Paramedics who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession.
Student Learning Outcomes
A Student Learning Outcome refers to the specific skills, knowledge, or abilities that students are expected to demonstrate upon successful completion of an academic program or degree.
Students will:
- Prepare for incident response and EMS operations
- Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to provide appropriate patient care
- Demonstrate paramedic skills associated with established standards and procedures for a variety of patient encounters
- Communicate effectively with others
- Demonstrate professional behavior
- Meet state and national competencies listed for paramedic certification(s)
Program Success Data
Program Success Data
Paramedic 31-531-1
2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | |
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Overall Pass Rate within 3 Attempts | 100% | 77% | 95% | 92% |
Students Attempting Exam | 10 | 13 | 21 | 25 |
2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | |
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Employed Related Job Placement Rate | 100% | 92% | 100% | 92% |
Students Employed in a Related Field | 10 out of 10 | 12 out of 13 | 21 out of 21 | 23 out of 25 |
2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | |
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Retention Rate | 83% | 100% | 95% | 93% |
Students Retained after 10% Attrition Point | 10 out of 12 | 13 out of 13 | 21 out of 22 | 25 out of 27 |
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Admission Requirements
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Advising Tips
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