Paramedic Technician

Program Description

Moraine Park Technical College’s Paramedic Technician program prepares students to perform prehospital medical procedures. People’s lives often depend on the quick reaction and competent care of emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics. Paramedics with additional advanced training can perform more difficult and demanding prehospital medical procedures. Incidents as varied as automobile accidents, heart attacks, drowning, childbirth and gunshot wounds all require immediate, professional medical attention. As a paramedic, you will provide this vital attention as you care for and transport the sick or injured. Major topics to be covered include patient assessment, pharmacology, pediatrics, ambulance/system operations, trauma, respiratory emergencies and medical emergencies.

The program begins in August every year and requires full-time enrollment. There is not a part-time option for this program. Students must have a current Emergency Medical Technician license to enroll in the Paramedic Technician program. General Studies courses may be completed on a part-time basis for this program.

Statewide Salary Range for Recent Graduates

$23,918 $58,500

Approximate Costs

• $122.20 per credit (resident)
• $183.30 per credit (out-of-state resident)
• *Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.

Program Outcomes

• 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 credentialing.

Career Opportunities

• Private Ambulance Companies
• Municipal Fire Departments
• Flight Paramedic
• Critical Care Transport Paramedic
• Private Emergency Response Teams
• Hospital Emergency and Critical Care Departments

Entrance Scores

Admission Process

• Submit the college admission application.   
• Submit the $30 one-time fee.   
• Submit high school and other official college transcripts.   
• Take the college assessment test (ACCUPLACER, ACT or other). The ACCUPLACER assessment can be taken at MPTC.   
• Meet with Admissions to discuss order of courses and prerequisites (required for this program).   
• Health Requirements need to be met and a Criminal Background Check is required.   
• Check with Admissions if any additional steps are required.   

Please visit the Admissions page for general information.