Paramedic Technician
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Credits Required for Graduation: 70.00
Program Overview
The Paramedic Technician program stresses the integration of knowledge and skills required to competently perform pre-hospital advanced life support. Graduates are eligible for national certification and Wisconsin licensure as an EMT-Paramedic. Paramedic students will learn to manage emergency patient care and treatment by performing comprehensive patient assessments, using critical thinking skills, providing advanced cardiac life support, administering various medications, and performing advanced skills and interventions.
Western's Paramedic Program Statistics
| Year |
Number of First time examinees |
Number Passing on First attempt |
Western's Pass Rate |
National Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7 | 5 | 86% | 84% |
| 2011 | 19 | 12 | 63% | 70% |
| 2012 | 11 | 9 | 82% | 74% |
