Wisconsin EMT Programs

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How to Become a EMT-Paramedic in Wisconsin and EMT-Paramedic programs in Wisconsin

Located in the Midwestern United States, Wisconsin is a huge state that many people love to live in. What many people many not know about this state is that it is very populous and that means there is a lot of industry and activity here. The capital of Wisconsin is Milwaukee, and much of the state's commerce and business activity occurs here. It is also important to note that if you want to learn how to become a EMT-Paramedic in Wisconsin, there are plenty of available programs and schools to help get you started on this path.

EMTs make a good salary compared to other similar industries. They may start around $30,000, but they can quickly climb to much higher pay levels over the course of their career. It is not uncommon for paramedics to make upward of $50,000. That is just one reason this career track has become popular for many people. EMTs are always in demand in Wisconsin and elsewhere, so they will always have a job to do as long as they keep their skills honed and their licenses current.

There are several different kinds of training for EMT paramedics in Wisconsin, but one important thing to note is that they are all based on a kind of scaffold system. The state approves several kinds of training centers for intermediate and basic first responders and technicians, as well as critical care paramedics and bridge courses that allow the student to move from beginning to intermediate and even expert comparatively quickly if they apply themselves and do well in the courses. This career becomes more than a job, it is a lifestyle and a calling. Saving lives and helping those in need is what this job is all about.

If you are looking to get your paramedic EMT license training in Wisconsin, there are many different schools you can choose from. The Moraine Park Technical College in Fond du Lac offers EMT training courses, as does Blackhawk, Chippewa Valley, and Northcentral technical colleges. These help prepare the student for a fulfilling career as an EMT. Fox Valley and Gateway each have technical colleges as well as offer the same kinds of courses. Another option is to get certified at on-site at a fire or ambulance facility. Many of these kinds of places offer excellent training such as Regions Hospital EMS and Lake Country Fire and Rescue Training Center.

Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing
1400 E. Washington Avenue, RM 173
Madison, WI 53708
Phone: (608) 266-0145
Fax: (608) 261-7083

Wisconsin Nurses Association

• Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services