Emergency Medical Technician

The fate of injured or critically ill individuals often depends on the lifesaving care provided by Emergency Medical Technicians during the first moments of an emergency.

Why Consider Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)?

  • You thrive in high-pressure situations, performing calmly and effectively.
  • You want to make a tangible impact on people's well-being by helping save lives.
  • Working in a dynamic field where you'll encounter a wide variety of patients, environments, and emergency situations appeals to you.
  • EMTs are valued as essential healthcare professionals in nearly every community.

Why Learn at Lakeshore?

  • Our low student-to-faculty ratio and in-person training allow you to get to know faculty and fellow students.
  • Our program is accredited through the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and certified by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
  • You'll be well prepared for EMT licensure through the State of Wisconsin.

What It Takes

  • Interest in the medical field and helping people in need
  • Ability to concentrate through distractions
  • Great communication skills
  • Ability to work calmly in high-pressure situations
  • Good problem-solving skills

Accreditation

Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Licensing Bureau

National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
Certifying Organization

To be eligible for testing and/or licensing in the state of Wisconsin, you may be required to obtain a social security number.

Lakeshore College’s Emergency Medical Technician program prepares students to obtain the required licensure to be employed/practice in the state of Wisconsin. Federal regulations state that institutions may not enroll students who intend to practice in states where our curriculum does not meet requirements for preparation, examination, or licensure. If you intend to work outside Wisconsin, please work with your academic counselor to determine whether Lakeshore’s curriculum and/or Wisconsin credentials meet the requirements of the state where you intend to practice.

Career Area
Law, Public Safety and Security
Type
Technical Diploma
Program Number
30-531-3
Availability
In-Person
  • Technical Diploma
  • 1 Term
  • 6 Credits
  • Starts fall/spring

Career Outlook

Emergency Medical Technician

Median Income: $51,398.00*

Potential Job Titles

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Drive ambulance or assist ambulance driver in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons. Assist in lifting patients.

Assess injuries and illnesses and administer basic emergency medical care. May transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities. Excludes “Paramedics” (29-2043), “Firefighters” (33-2011), and “Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians” (53-3011).

Disclosure:

*As with any survey data, the wages presented here are prone to error and sampling bias. Educational decisions should not be entirely based on the data presented here. Graduate Outcome Survey data is from 2024–2025 Lakeshore graduates. 

Admission and First Semester Enrollment Steps

  • Submit online application
  • Complete the online Student Success Questionnaire 
  • Complete Get Started at Lakeshore appointment
    • Application Check-in
    • College Orientation Overview
    • 1st Time Program Registration
  • Complete and meet Academic Preparedness Requirement by specific course start date

Submit high school transcripts, college transcripts, and test scores (optional, highly recommended). Official transcripts will be needed for transferring college credit(s) and for financial aid purposes.

Program Cost

  • Tuition Cost: $1,315.30
  • Book Cost: $487.00
  • Supply Cost: $260.00
  • Program Total: $2,062.30

Some of Lakeshore College's programs may reach enrollment capacity due to high demand. When this occurs, the College will establish and maintain a waitlist to prioritize enrollment. For more information, visit the High Demand Program Information page.

Due to technical and highly supervised nature of the EMT Training, EMT courses will require face to face and online coursework.

Faculty Bios

Instructor Bios Books

Rebecca Meulemans

"EDUCATION IS NOT THE FILLING OF A PAIL, BUT THE LIGHTING OF A FIRE" — W.B. YEATS   I believe that teaching is about connecting with others and sharing your passion. When you ignite the love of learning, you impact lives. 

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