Paramedic

EMS Fundamentals

Paramedic Medical Principles

Advanced Patient Assessment Principles

Paramedic Cardiology

Advanced Pre-Hospital Pharmacology

For course credits and descriptions, visit the Blackhawk Catalog.

Paramedic Respiratory Management

Advanced Emergency Resuscitation

Paramedic Clinical/Field 1

Paramedic Medical Emergencies

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Paramedic Trauma

Special Patient Populations

EMS Operations

Paramedic Clinical/Field 2

Paramedic Capstone

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Background Check & Drug Test

If accepted, you will be required to complete a criminal background check, complete the health requirements, and perform drug testing before starting clinical courses. Wisconsin law requires background checks of persons who provide care for others or have access to people who receive care. This law applies to Blackhawk Technical College Health Sciences Division students. For more information about the background check, view the Criminal Background Check Information (PDF).

In accordance with Wisconsin Caregiver Background law, applicants with a criminal history may be denied placement by clinical affiliates or ineligible for national certification examinations. Applicants with any criminal background are strongly advised to meet with the program faculty and/or program advisor.

Program Entry Requirements

Students can enter the program the following ways:

• Take the Accuplacer and meet the following scores
  • Math: 272 or above
  • English: 255 or above
  • Reading: 251 or above
  • GPA of 2.6 or above
• Or completed general education courses in math, english and have a "C" grade or higher

Additional Requirements

• Acknowledgment of Risks Form
• Functional Availability Form
• Proof of current EMT or AEMT license
• Proof of current American Heart Association BLS-Provider CPR certification
• Proof of current medical/health insurance coverage 
• Proof of completion of OSHA Blood-borne Pathogens Training (e-learning course)
• Proof of Completion of HIPAA Training (e-learning course)
• Hepatitis-B vaccination series OR positive antibody titer
• MMR vaccination series OR positive antibody titer
• Varicella vaccination OR positive antibody titer
• Tdap vaccination OR booster within the past 10 years 
• Tuberculosis 2-step skin test completed within past 12 months
• Proof of Influenza vaccination administered during the current flu season (renews September 1 each year)
• Physician Signature Form
• Student Information Release Form

Upon successful completion of this program, you will be able to:

• Prepare for incident response and EMS operations
• Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to provide appropriate patient care
• Demonstrate paramedic skills associated with established standards and procedures for a variety of patient encounters
• Communicate effectively with others
• Demonstrate professional behavior
• Meet state and national competencies listed for paramedic certification(s)