Turn your passion for healthcare into a rewarding career by providing lifesaving emergency care and making a meaningful difference when people need it most.
Why Consider Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic?
- Emergency healthcare providers are an essential part of every community.
- A career making a difference in people's lives appeals to you.
- You perform well under pressure and thrive in fast-paced environments.
- You're interested in emergency care or want to continue your education in the healthcare field.
Why Learn at Lakeshore?
- Our low student-to-faculty ratio and in-person training allow you to get to know faculty and fellow students.
- The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, certified by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, and licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
- Clinical experiences and an internship are included as part of the program.
- Learn in our state-of-the-art Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Center for Health Care Excellence, which opened in fall 2024.
- Train in Lakeshore College's unique Scenario City, where realistic streets, buildings, and emergency scenes prepare you for real-world EMT and paramedic response.
What It Takes
- Interest in healthcare and emergency medicine
- Ability to focus and concentrate in stressful situations
- Strong concern for others
- Excellent communication skills
Accreditation
The Lakeshore College Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
1361 Park Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org
Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP)
8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
214-703-8445
www.coaemsp.org
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-Paramedic 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 in which our curriculum does not meet their requirements for preparation, examination, or licensure. If you intend to work outside of Wisconsin, please work with your academic counselor to determine if Lakeshore’s curriculum and/or Wisconsin’s credentials will suffice for the state you intend to practice in.
Turn Your Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Degree Into an Associate Degree in Nursing
Continue your healthcare education through Lakeshore's ADN Bridge pathway.
