How to become an Emergency Medical Technician
You will need to become a licensed EMT PRIOR to applying to work at The City of Reedsburg Ambulance
Reedsburg Ambulance does not offer EMT-Basic or Advanced EMT training programs. However, you can view a list of accredited EMS programs at Madison College EMS Program page. Check with your local colleges to get more information about EMT courses available near you.
There are 3 levels of EMT certification or license, in addition to additional endorsements, such as Critical Care, Community Health Paramedic, and TEMS (Tactical EMS)
EMT-Basic (EMT-B) An EMT-Basic provides basic life support. This certification requires one semester of training at a local community college or accredited program. The EMT Basic provides life-saving basic skills; it is the foundation of all EMS Providers.
Advanced EMT (AEMT) An Advanced EMT builds on the knowledge gained as an EMT-B. In general, it takes a semester of college in addition to the time required for the EMT-B certification. In Wisconsin, AEMTs can give medications, start IVs, and provide advanced airway management, among other skills, if approved.
Paramedic (EMT-P) The licensed paramedic has either a two-year EMS degree or a technical paramedic diploma. There is approximately one year of schooling in addition to the time required for the EMT-B certification to become a paramedic. Paramedics are able to provide advanced life support, including, but not limited to, administering cardiac medications, cricothyrotomy, EKG interpretation, and needle thoracostomy.
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Reedsburg Ambulance does not offer EMT-Basic or Advanced EMT training programs. However, you can view a list of accredited EMS programs at Madison College EMS Program page. Check with your local colleges to get more information about EMT courses available near you.
There are 3 levels of EMT certification or license, in addition to additional endorsements, such as Critical Care, Community Health Paramedic, and TEMS (Tactical EMS)
EMT-Basic (EMT-B) An EMT-Basic provides basic life support. This certification requires one semester of training at a local community college or accredited program. The EMT Basic provides life-saving basic skills; it is the foundation of all EMS Providers.
Advanced EMT (AEMT) An Advanced EMT builds on the knowledge gained as an EMT-B. In general, it takes a semester of college in addition to the time required for the EMT-B certification. In Wisconsin, AEMTs can give medications, start IVs, and provide advanced airway management, among other skills, if approved.
Paramedic (EMT-P) The licensed paramedic has either a two-year EMS degree or a technical paramedic diploma. There is approximately one year of schooling in addition to the time required for the EMT-B certification to become a paramedic. Paramedics are able to provide advanced life support, including, but not limited to, administering cardiac medications, cricothyrotomy, EKG interpretation, and needle thoracostomy.
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