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Career Area: Law, Public Safety and Security
Technical Diploma
Program Number: 31-531-3
Approximately 1 Year to Complete
This is based on full-time enrollment. Actual time to completion may vary based on the availability of courses a college offers and the number of credits the student takes in any given time period.
Credit Program
Most credit programs are eligible for financial aid, while most non-credit certificates provide valuable work-related skills on a short timeline. Check with the college offering the program to determine if it is eligible for financial aid.
Average Annual Tuition: $4386
This is based on one year of full-time enrollment for in-state students. WTCS tuition is set by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board in March for the following year. It does not include books, materials or program/college-related fees.

Paramedic Careers

Average Median Wage

$43420

Paramedic Programs

The Paramedic technical diploma from Madison College provides the educational background and training for careers working in Emergency Medical Services, hospitals, private ambulance services and community para-medicine. Occupational experience and continuing education provide the paramedic with opportunities to serve as EMS managers and instructors. The embedded technical diploma provides you with the opportunity to secure work (“job out”) and begin career employment serving local communities, hospitals, and other institutions or industries requiring the skills of paramedic, while continuing your education later to complete the Paramedic associate degree for career advancement.

Paramedic Part of a Career Pathway Program Transfers Offered completely online Shared Program
Madison College Paramedic at Madison College