Related Courses

• Medic First Aid Continuing Education

  CATALOG #47531404

  This course will help students gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to manage a medical emergency using CPR, an automated external defibrillator (AED), and first aid until more advanced help is available. This course will certify a student for two years in CPR/AED/1st Aid. Book is provided at the class.

  Hayward-Ojibwa, Ladysmith, Rice Lake

  Fall 2019

• Medic First Aid Recertification Continuing Education

  CATALOG #47531405

  This course will recertify students in Medic First Aid. Students will renew skills in CPR, an automated external defibrillator (AED) and first aid. PREREQUISITE: Students must have taken the original course, 47531404 Medic First Aid within the last two years. This course will renew your certification for two years. Book is provided at class.

  Hayward-Ojibwa, Ladysmith, Rice Lake

  Fall 2019

• Medicolegal Death Investigations Continuing Education

  CATALOG #47531414

  This course is designed for the medicolegal death investigator or for those who are thinking of pursuing a career as a medicolegal death investigator to familiarize the student with the operations of a death investigation system and the role of the medicolegal death investigator. Topics presented are unique to death investigation and provide the medicolegal death investigator with a solid foundation to build on.

  Rice Lake

  Fall 2019

• ASHI Pedia 1st Aid/CPR Renewal Continuing Education

  CATALOG #47531417

  ASHI Pediatric CPR, AED, and First Aid training program provides an ideal training solution for schools, child care providers, youth sports coaches, and others required to learn how to respond to medical emergencies involving children. This versatile program is based upon the 2010 CPR and First Aid Guidelines, Caring for Our Children, 3rd Ed; and other evidence-based treatment recommendations.

  Ashland, Superior

  Fall 2019

• CPR/AED/Basic First Aid-ASHI Continuing Education

  CATALOG #47531419

  This course is a combined CPR/AED/ Basic First Aid program designed specifically for laypeople. The program is good for the community and the workplace setting. This course is designed to teach people the knowledge and skills that they need to recognize emergencies and perform CPR and use an AED and perform First Aid until EMS arrives. This course will certify a person for 2 years in CPR/AED/Basic First Aid.

  Offered at Multiple Locations

  Fall 2019

• ACLS Provider Continuing Education

  CATALOG #47531429

  The Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider course is designed to train and certify medical, nursing, and paramedical personnel who are actively engaged in the practice of ACLS as defined by the AHA. PREREQUISITES: 1. Applicants must be physicians, nurses, paramedics, or allied health professionals whose daily occupation demands proficiency and certification in the knowledge and skills of advanced cardiac life support. 2. Applicants must have a basic knowledge of reading and interpreting EKG rhythms prior to attending this course. 3. CPR Certification within the past 12 months is mandatory. 4. Only those participants who can meet the certification requirements (86 percent proficiency on written test and satisfactory performance at testing stations) will be granted ACLS provider certification.Prior to attending the class, a pre-test must be taken and completed. That test is located on the AHA website. A link to that website is provided in the front of the Provider’s manual. That manual must accompany the student to class. The student must print off a copy of their pre-test certificate and bring it to class with them.

  Rice Lake

  Fall 2019

• ACLS Renewal Continuing Education

  CATALOG #47531430

  This is a recertification course for current American Heart Association ACLS Providers. It reviews cardiac rhythm interpretation, drug pharmacology, airway management, patient assessment, and treatment options for patients suffering cardiac events. Current upgrades and advances in cardiac care are presented. Students are required to participate in hands on manikin performance stations, interactive case management scenarios, and pass a written examination with a passing score of 84% or greater. Successful completion of this course awards the student a two- year ACLS Provider Card.Prior to attending the class, a pre-test must be taken and completed. That test is located on the AHA website. A link to that website is provided in the front of the Provider’s manual. That manual must accompany the student to class. The student must print off a copy of their pre-test certificate and bring it to class with them.

  Rice Lake, Spooner

  Fall 2019

• CPR Health Care Provider - AHA Continuing Education

  CATALOG #47531437

  The AHA for Health Care Providers Course is designed to teach the skills of CPR for victims of all ages including ventilation with a barrier device and use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (FBAO). It is intended for participants who provide health care to patients in a hospital setting and out-of-hospital settings. This course is for anyone that is required to take a health care provider course for employment. All participants who successfully complete the course, including the written examination and skill demonstrations will receive a BLS for Health Care provider completion card that will certify them for two years (credential.) Book provided at class.

  Offered at Multiple Locations

  Fall 2019

• CPR Health Care Provider Renewal - AHA Continuing Education

  CATALOG #47531439

  This course is intended for the biennial renewal of the CPR Healthcare Provider. Students must successfully complete skills testing on one-and two-rescuer CPR (adult, child, infant), foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO) procedures (adult, child, infant), and mask with one-way valve usage. A minimum of 84 percent must be attained on the written test. (PREREQUISITE: CPR Healthcare Provider successful completion within previous two years.)

  Offered at Multiple Locations

  Fall 2019

• Emergency Medical Tech Transition-Refresher Continuing Education

  CATALOG #47531443

  This class will include the review and revision of the Emergency Medical Technician curriculum with inclusion of the National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards allowing students to transition from EMT Basic to EMT designation. This program is designed to serve as a refresher for Emergency Medical Technicians who have successfully completed the Emergency Medical Technician program. PREREQUISITES: Previous completion of a recognized Emergency Medical Technician program. Must also be 18 years of age.

  Spooner, Stone Lake

  Fall 2019

• First Responder Transition Refresher Continuing Education

  CATALOG #47531446

  This class will include the review and revision of the Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) curriculum with inclusion of the National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards to allow students to transition.This program is designed to serve as a refresher for the student who has previously attended and completed the EMR course. PREREQUISITE: Certification as a First Responder as evidenced by successful completion of the Department of Transportation (DOT) EMR course.

  Amery, Balsam Lake

  Fall 2019

• CPR/AED/Basic First Aid Renewal-ASHI Continuing Education

  CATALOG #47531459

  This course will recertify students in CPR/AED & Basic First Aid. Students will renew their skills in CPR/AED and First Aid. PREREQUISITE: Students must have taken the original course within the last 2 years.

  Offered at Multiple Locations

  Fall 2019

• Defibrillation Heartsaver AED - AHA Continuing Education

  CATALOG #47531463

  The Heartsaver AED course teaches the basic techniques of adult CPR and the use of the automated external defibrillator (AED). You will learn about using barrier devices in CPR and giving first aid for choking. This course follows American Heart Association guidelines for performing CPR and using the AED.

  Rice Lake

  Fall 2019

• CBRF Standard Precautions Training Continuing Education

  CATALOG #47531479

  This class will teach a person how to handle potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens. You will learn about standard precautions and why they are important in your work. You will understand how bloodborne diseases and other communicable diseases spread from person to person, how to prevent the spread of communicable diseases and learn what to do during and after an exposure incident. Participants must successfully complete this two-hour training to meet the CBRF training requirements of CH DHS 83.20 (2)(a) Standard Precautions. Tuition includes the state registry fee.

  New Richmond, Rice Lake

  Fall 2019

• Advanced EMT Transition Refres Continuing Education

  CATALOG #47531484

  This class will include the review and revision of the Intermediate Technician(AEMT) curriculum with inclusion of the National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards. It will refresh EMT Intermediate Technician students in the competencies required to maintain their present state license or transition to the Advanced EMT. Components will include preparatory, A & P, advanced assessments and treatments in medical and trauma patients, advanced life support per current AHA guidelines, shock and fluid resuscitation, advanced airway management, special considerations for age-related variables, and EMS operations.

  Spooner, Stone Lake

  Fall 2019

• Emergency Medical Responder Continuing Education

  CATALOG #47531486

  This course is designed to present the student with basic life support skills that may be used at the scene of an accident or illness, until advanced level care and transport can be arranged. This class will include the review and revision of the Emergency Medical Responder (First Responder) curriculum with inclusion of the National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards.

  Offered at Multiple Locations

  Fall 2019

• Basic First Aid – ASHI Continuing Education

  CATALOG #47531491

  Basic First Aid is a program that will teach students the basic first aid knowledge, skills and the confidence to respond to an emergency. This is a program is good for the community and workplace. This course will certify a person for 2 years in Basic First Aid.

  New Richmond

  Fall 2019

• Paramedic Refresher - Traditional Continuing Education

  CATALOG #47531460

  The emphasis of this course is to assure a minimum level of competency. Curriculum is organized to provide the student with knowledge of the acute, critical changes in physiology, psychology, and critical signs and symptoms as they pertain to the prehospital emergency care of the infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient. PREREQUISITE: Completion of EMT-Paramedic course.

  Stone Lake

  Fall 2019

• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (Initial Provider) Continuing Education

  CATALOG #47531409

  American Heart Association and American Academy of Pediatrics course designed for Advanced Life Support of Pediatric Emergencies and Illnesses. Prerequisite: EMT-I, EMT-P, RN, Physician. Prior to attending the class, a pre-test must be taken and completed. That test is located on the AHA website. A link to that website is provided in the front of the Provider’s manual. That manual must accompany the student to class. The student must print off a copy of their pre-test certificate and bring it to class with them.

  Rice Lake

  Fall 2019

• PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support (Renewal) Continuing Education

  CATALOG #47531410

  American Heart Association and American Academy of Pediatrics course designed for Advanced Life Support of Pediatric Emergencies and Illnesses. Prerequisite: Current AHA PALS - Provider card. Prior to attending the class, a pre-test must be taken and completed. That test is located on the AHA website. A link to that website is provided in the front of the Provider’s manual. That manual must accompany the student to class. The student must print off a copy of their pre-test certificate and bring it to class with them.

  Rice Lake

  Fall 2019

• Pediatric Medic First Aid & CPR Continuing Education

  CATALOG #47531464

  This course will help students gain the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary to respond to and manage medical emergencies involving children and infants until more advanced help is available. A student will be taught the updated guidelines of CPR, and an automated external defibrillator (AED), and first aid for children and infants. This course will certify a student for 2 years in CPR/AED/First Aid. Book is provided at class.

  Hayward-Ojibwa, Ladysmith, Rice Lake

  Fall 2019

• Pediatric Medic First Aid & CPR Recertification Continuing Education

  CATALOG #47531477

  This course will recertify a student in Pediatric Medic First Aid & CPR. Students will renew their skills in CPR, an automated external defibrillator (AED) and first aid for infants and children. Students must have taken the original course, Pediatric Medic First Aid & CPR 47531464 within the last two years. This course will renew a student’s certification for 2 years. Book is provided at class.

  Hayward-Ojibwa, Ladysmith, Rice Lake

  Fall 2019

• EMS Fundamental Undergraduate | 2 Credits

  CATALOG #10531911

  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. PREREQUISITE: Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (315311) or Paramedic Technician AAS (105311) program admission.

  Offered Collegewide

  Fall 2019

• Paramedic Medical Principles Undergraduate | 4 Credits

  CATALOG #10531912

  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. PREREQUISITE: Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (315311) or Paramedic Technician AAS (105311) program admission.

  Offered Collegewide

  Fall 2019

• Adv. Pre-hospital Pharmacology Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #10531914

  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. PREREQUSITE: Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (315311) or Paramedic Technician AAS (105311) program admission.

  Offered Collegewide

  Fall 2019

• Paramedic Respiratory Management Undergraduate | 2 Credits

  CATALOG #10531915

  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 a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment plan for a patient with a respiratory complaint. PREREQUISITE: Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (315311) or Paramedic Technician AAS (105311) program admission.

  Offered Collegewide

  Fall 2019

• Paramedic Cardiology Undergraduate | 4 Credits

  CATALOG #10531916

  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. PREREQUISITE: Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (315311) or Paramedic Technician AAS (105311) program admission.

  Offered Collegewide

  Fall 2019

• EMS Operations Undergraduate | 1 Credit

  CATALOG #10531922

  This course provides the paramedic student with the knowledge of operational roles and responsibilities to ensure patient, public, and EMS personnel safety. PREREQUISITE: Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (315311) or Paramedic Technician AAS (105311) program admission.

  Rice Lake

  Fall 2019

• Emergency Medical Technician Undergraduate | 5 Credits

  CATALOG #30531330

  This course prepares students for all aspects of emergency medical care, both medical and trauma situations, sanctioned by the Wisconsin Division of Health, at the basic level. Following the most current Wisconsin Revision of the National Standard Curriculum, this course includes didactic and practical skill information in the following areas: legal aspects, anatomy and physiology, patient assessment, critical thinking skills, airway adjuncts, fractures and dislocations, spinal injuries, soft tissue wounds, pharmacology, stroke, cardiac, diabetic, respiratory, altered mental status, pediatric, geriatric, ambulance operations, and triage. Successful completion of this course prepares the learner for the National Registry practical and written examination at the EMT level. PREREQUISITE: Admission to the program.

  Offered Collegewide

  Fall 2019

• ASHI Pediatric 1st Aid and CPR Continuing Education

  CATALOG #47531420

  This course will help students gain the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary to respond to and manage medical emergencies involving children and infants until more advanced help is available. A student will be taught the updated guidelines of CPR, and an automated external defibrillator (AED), and first aid for children and infants. This course will certify a student for 2 years in CPR/AED/First Aid. Students will have the option to download a book from the internet after successful completion of the course.

  Ashland, Superior

  Fall 2019

• Paramedic Clinical/Field 2 Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #10531933

  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. Successful completion of this course requires the student to meet all clinical/field requirements leading up to the paramedic field capstone phase of education. Prerequisite: Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (315311) or Paramedic Technician AAS (105311) program admission

  Rice Lake

  Fall 2019

• Paramedic Capstone Undergraduate | 2 Credits

  CATALOG #10531934

  This course provides the student with a final opportunity to incorporate their cognitive, psychomotor, and affective skills through labs and scenario-based practice and evaluations prior to taking the National Registry 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. Students will also participate in a field capstone internship as identified by CoAEMSP accreditation in which the student must be provided with an opportunity to serve as team leader in a variety of pre-hospital advanced life support emergency medical situations. Prerequisite: Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (315311) or Paramedic Technician AAS (105311) program admission

  Offered Collegewide

  Fall 2019

• Advanced EMT Clinical Undergraduate | 1 Credit

  CATALOG #30531337

  The Advanced EMT course expands the role and skills of the EMT. Skills involved in obtaining intravenous and intraosseous access, intranasal, intramuscular and subcutaneous medication administration, and fluid therapy will be included. Student must hold a current Wisconsin EMT license. Extensive patient assessment knowledge and skills have been integrated throughout the curriculum, as well as enhanced critical decision making. Participants will be required to participate in a clinical experience as part of their training. This class meets the National Emergency Medical Services Educational Standards which qualifies students to certify with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. PREREQUISITE: Admission to the Advanced EMT program and 30531336 Advanced EMT

  Iron River, New Richmond, Rice Lake

  Fall 2019

• EMT National Registry Psychomotor Exam Prep Continuing Education

  CATALOG #47531509

  This course is being offered to allow a tracking module for the student to practice and challenge their psychomotor exam given by the national registry for EMT - Emergency Medical Technician.

  Rice Lake

  Fall 2019