Recruitment for EMT
Requirements to obtian an EMT-Basic License in Wisconsin include:
- CPR for the professional rescuer/healthcare provider
- Approximately 120 hours of classroom instruction
- 10 hours of clinical work in a hospital emergency room
- Successfully passing the NREMT written and practical exams
- Passing a background check and possible random drug screening
- Displaying proficientcy of the advanced skill at the EMT - B level:
- Semi-automatic heart defibrillator
- Combi-tube
- epinephrine Auto-injector
Requirements to obtain an EMT-Intermediate (AEMT) License in Wisconsin Include:
- CPR for the professional rescuer/healthcare provider
- Having completed all requirements for the EMT- Basic Level
- 110 hours of instructions and training, broken down as follows:
- 40 hours of classroom instruction
- 60 hours of clinical work in a hospital setting/emergency room
- 10 hours ride-along time with and intermediatae or Paramedic service
- Successfully passing the NREMT written and practical exams
- Passing a background check and possible random drug screening
- Advanced skills at the EMT-Intermediate level include:
- Starting and IV line
- Drawing Blood
- Giving Shots
- Determining blood glucose levels
- Administering nebulizer treatments
- Administering other select drugs via IV, IM, Sub-Q, or PO
Continuing education is always required, and EMT certifications and licenses are renewed every two years. This requires 48 hours of continuing education over the two-year period, a 30 hour refresher course at the EMT-B level, or a 42 hour refresher course at the EMT-I level. Re-certification of all advanced skills is required every six (6) months. Advanced skills re-certification requires only one evening, every six months, and is almost always done on a regularly scheduled training night.
Being an EMT requires a great deal of time, hard work, committment, dedication, and training. The job can be fast-paced and stressful at times, but is always a rewarding and worthwhile experience. EMT candidates should talk with Peter Mory, Deputy Chief of EMS at (608)-868-2842