Program Requirements

First Semester

Course #Course TitleCreditsPrerequisites/Comments

503-105Principles of Firefighting4Program student | Minimum grade of "B-" required.This course introduces the student to the basic skills and techniques used in firefighting. Classroom instruction includes a variety of fire-related topics which are reinforced and enhanced through practical skills activities. The course content follows the requirements for NFPA 1001 Firefighter I. Upon completion, the student is eligible to test for state fire certification.

531-180Intro to Adv Pre-hospital Care2Program student | Minimum grade of "B-" required.This course will serve as a bridge from the EMT-Basic into Advanced Life Support course offerings inclusive of EMT-Intermediate, Paramedic and FireMedic. Course will include lab (simulation). This course will lead to a better prepared learner as student moved into advanced level course work with a better understanding of occupation and expectation of the work place.

801-136English Composition 13Minimum grade of "C" required.This course is designed for learners to develop knowledge and skills in all aspects of the writing process. Planning, organizing, writing, editing, and revising are applied through a variety of activities. Students will analyze audience and purpose, use elements of research and format documents using standard guidelines. Individuals will develop critical reading skills through analysis of various written documents.

806-177Gen Anatomy & Physiology4836-133 or 806-134 or concurrent or CHEM Test Score with a "C" or better | Minimum grade of "C" required.Examines basic concepts of human anatomy and physiology as they relate to health sciences. Using a body systems approach, the course emphasizes the interrelationships between structure and function at the gross and microscopic levels of organization of the entire human body. It is intended to prepare health care professionals who need to apply basic concepts of whole body anatomy and physiology to informed decision-making and professional communication with colleagues and patients.

TOTAL CREDITS:13 

Second Semester

Course #Course TitleCreditsPrerequisites/Comments

503-146Advanced Firefighting Concepts3Program student; 503-105 or concurrent | Minimum grade of "B-" required.This course introduces students to advanced firefighting principles covering fire behavior, risk management, teamwork, leadership, and a systems approach to initial firefighting tactics at fires. All of the practical portions of this course are conducted in a performance-based, training in context manner to assure that students develop and master a principled, response methodology management on the fire ground. Building construction, forcible entry, and fire inspection are also covered in this course. Outside fire attack and transitional positive pressure attack tactics, consistent with current evidence-based practices for strategic and tactical firefighting are practiced. This course also meets the NFPA Standard for Fire Firefighter 2 certification.

809-198Intro to Psychology3Minimum grade of "C" required.This introductory course in psychology is a survey of the multiple aspects of human behavior. It involves a survey of the theoretical foundations of human functioning in such areas as learning, motivation, emotions, personality, deviance and pathology, physiological factors, and social influences. Additional topics include research methods, biological and environmental impacts, development, sensation and perception, consciousness, intelligence and stress. This course directs the student to an insightful understanding of the complexities of human relationships in personal, social, and vocational settings.

TOTAL CREDITS:6 

Third Semester

Course #Course TitleCreditsPrerequisites/Comments

503-141Special Rescue2Program student; 503-105 | Minimum grade of "B-" required.This course introduces the various types of special rescues required by many fire/EMS organizations. Classroom presentations and practical evolutions will be conducted on Confined Space and Trench Entry and Rescue, Water Rescue, Vehicle Extrication, and High Angle Rescue.

531-911EMS Fundamental2Program student; 806-177 and 531-180 or concurrent with a "C" or better | Minimum grade of "B-" required.This course provides the paramedic student with comprehensive knowledge of EMS systems, safety, well-being, legal issues, and ethical issues, with the intended outcome of improving the health of EMS personnel, patients, and the community. The students will obtain fundamental knowledge of public health principles and epidemiology as related to public health emergencies, health promotion, and illness/injury prevention. Introducing students to comprehensive anatomical and medical terminology and abbreviations will foster the development of effective written and oral communications with colleagues and other health care professionals.

531-912Paramedic Medical Principles4Program student; (531-911 or concurrent or P911 Test Score) and 806-177 or concurrent with a "C" or better | Minimum grade of "B-" required.This course addresses the complex depth of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of major human systems while also introducing the paramedic students to the topics of shock, immunology, and bleeding.

801-197Technical Reporting3801-136 or 801-219 | Minimum grade of "C" required.Prepares and presents oral and written technical reports. Types of reports may include lab and field reports, proposals, technical letters and memos, technical research reports, and case studies. Designed as an advanced communication course for students who have completed at least the prerequisite introductory writing course with a grade of "D-".

809-172Introduction to Diversity Studies3Minimum grade of "C" required.This is a course that draws from several disciplines to reaffirm the basic American values of justice and equality by teaching a basic vocabulary, a history of immigration and conquest, principles of transcultural communication, legal liability and the value of aesthetic production to increase the probability of respectful encounters among people. In addition to an analysis of majority/minority relations in a multicultural context, the topics of ageism, sexism, gender differences, sexual orientation, the disabled and the American Disability Act (ADA) are explored. Ethnic relations are studied in global and comparative perspectives.

TOTAL CREDITS:14 

Fourth Semester

Course #Course TitleCreditsPrerequisites/Comments

531-913Adv. Patient Assess Principles3Program student; 531-912 or concurrent or P912 Test Score | Minimum grade of "B-" required.This course teaches the paramedic student to integrate scene and patient assessment findings with knowledge of epidemiology and pathophysiology to form a field impression. By utilizing a structured and organized assessment process with knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, life span development, and changes that occur to the human body with time, the students will learn to develop a list of differential diagnoses through clinical reasoning, along with the ability to modify the assessment as necessary to formulate a treatment plan for their patients.

531-914Adv. Pre-hospital Pharmacology3Program student; 531-913 or concurrent or P913 Test Score | Minimum grade of "B-" required.This course provides the paramedic student with the comprehensive knowledge of pharmacology required to formulate and administer a pharmacological treatment plan intended to mitigate emergencies and improve the overall health of the patient.

531-915Paramedic Respiratory Mgt.2Program student; 531-914 or concurrent or P914 Test Score | Minimum grade of "B-" required.This course teaches the paramedic student to integrate complex knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology into the assessment to develop and implement a treatment plan with the goal of assuring a patient airway, adequate mechanical ventilation, and respiration for patients of all ages. Specific knowledge pertaining to the respiratory system is also provided to ensure the student is prepared to formulate afield impression and implement a comprehensive treatment plan for a patient with a respiratory complaint.

531-916Paramedic Cardiology4Program student; 531-915 or concurrent | Minimum grade of "B-" required.This course teaches the paramedic student to integrate assessment findings with principles of cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, and pathophysiology to formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment plan for a patient with a cardiovascular complaint.

531-918Adv Emergency Resuscitation1Program student; 531-916 or concurrent | Minimum grade of "B-" required.By teaching Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) methodologies and protocols, this course prepares the paramedic student in the integration of comprehensive knowledge of causes and pathophysiology into the management of shock, respiratory failure, respiratory arrest, cardiac arrest, and peri-arrest states with an emphasis on early intervention to prevent respiratory and/or cardiac arrest if possible.

531-925Paramedic Clinical Field 1A2Program student; 531-916 or concurrent | Minimum grade of "B-" required.This course provides the student with the opportunity to enhance his or her learning through the practice of paramedicine in field and health care environment experiences with actual patients under the supervision of instructors or approved preceptors. Students may also have the opportunity to participate in formal high-fidelity human patient simulator experiences as a part of this course. Clinical areas introduced are Physician I, Respiratory Therapy, IV Team, Emergency Department and OR.

TOTAL CREDITS:15 

Fifth Semester

Course #Course TitleCreditsPrerequisites/Comments

503-109Fire Dept Apparatus Ops1Program student; 531-919 or concurrent | Minimum grade of "B-" required.This course prepares firefighters to drive and operate fire department emergency apparatus. The course presents theories of hydraulics as applied to the fire service, with emphasis on mathematics, and formulas used in operating fire apparatus pumps. Students receive lecture and practical training on maintenance, driving, operating on-board pumps and equipment, and aerial operations. The course content meets the WI SPS 330 requirement for fire department pumper/driver/operator and aerial.

531-919Paramedic Medical Emergencies4Program student | Minimum grade of "B-" required.This course teaches the paramedic student to integrate assessment findings with principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, and pathophysiology to formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment plan for a patient with a medical complaint.

531-926Paramedic Clinical Field 1B1Program student; 531-925 or concurrent | Minimum grade of "B-" required.This course provides the student with the opportunity to enhance his or her learning through the practice of paramedicine in field and health care environment experiences with actual patients under the supervision of instructors or approved preceptors. Students may also have the opportunity to participate in formal high-fidelity human patient simulator experiences as a part of this course. Clinical areas introduced are intensive care medicine, pediatric emergency departments, obstetrics, and cardiac catheterization lab.

TOTAL CREDITS:6 

Sixth Semester

Course #Course TitleCreditsPrerequisites/Comments

503-130FireMedic Internship1Program student; (503-105 and 503-109 and 503-141) | Minimum grade of "B-" required.This course allows second-year program students to actively participate as a 'working' member of a fire department. Students work the 24-hour shift schedule at one full-time local fire department, and perform the same duties as the firefighters. Evaluation is determined by fire department officials and the course instructor. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of entrance exams: written, physical ability, physical exam, and interview.

531-920Paramedic Trauma3Program student; 531-919 or concurrent | Minimum grade of "B-" required.This course teaches the paramedic student to integrate assessment findings with principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, and pathophysiology to formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment plan for an acutely injured patient.

531-921Special Patient Populations3Program student; 531-920 or concurrent | Minimum grade of "B-" required.This course teaches the paramedic student to integrate assessment findings with principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, and pathophysiology to formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment plan for patients with special needs. Gynecological emergencies, along with special considerations in trauma are also included within this course.

531-922EMS Operations1Program student; 531-921 or concurrent | Minimum grade of "B-" required.This course provides the paramedic student with the knowledge of operational roles and responsibilities to ensure patient, public, and EMS personnel safety.

531-923Paramedic Capstone1Program student; 531-922 or concurrent or 531-166 | Minimum grade of "B-" required.This course provides the student with a final opportunity to incorporate their cognitive knowledge and psychomotor skills through labs and scenario-based practice and evaluations prior to taking the National Registry written and practical examinations. Technical Skills Attainment (TSA) for each student will be compiled and/or documented within this course as required by the DHS-approved paramedic curriculum.

531-924Paramedic Clinical/Field 24Program student | Minimum grade of "B-" required.This course provides the student with the opportunity to enhance his or her learning through the practice of paramedicine in the field and health care environment experiences with actual patients under the supervision of instructors or approved preceptors. Students may also have the opportunity to participate in formal high-fidelity human patient simulator experiences as a part of this course. Successful completion of this course requires the student to meet all clinical and field competency requirements at the paramedic level as defined by WI DHS EMS.

TOTAL CREDITS:13