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  • Take your skills to the next level by training hands-on in Gateway’s HERO Center, working with human patient simulators to practice IV access, medication administration and patient assessment.
  • Gain real-world training by practicing emergency procedures in simulated settings such as ambulances, emergency rooms and homes, while completing field/clinical training throughout the program.
  • Prepare for national certification. Upon completing the program, you will have the ability to test and earn AEMT credentials through the National Registry of EMTs.
  • Jump right into your career, as this one-course program allows you to earn your diploma in just one semester. Begin or advance your thrilling career by saving lives as an EMT in a matter of months.
  • Advance your career further by applying your Advanced EMT technical diploma credits to the EMT-Paramedic technical diploma and the Paramedic Technician associate degree programs at Gateway.
Program Credits
4
LOCATION
HERO Center, Kenosha Campus
Financial Aid Eligible
No
ESTIMATED PROGRAM COST
Tuition & Fees: $772
Books and Supplies: $400
Start Dates
Spring, Fall
Salary Outlook
$42,640
Career Opportunities:
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)

EMT – Advanced EMT Career Pathway

Career Pathways are designed to help you reach your educational goals and explore college and career options. Pathways are made up of related certificates, diplomas and degrees that build on common skills and knowledge. You can begin at any point on the Career Pathway and customize your pathway to fit your goals. View the pathway for your area of interest.

There are many opportunities, both in high school and through previous college, work, and/or military experience, to earn credit for prior learning at Gateway.

Technical diplomas help students learn hands-on occupational skills in as little as one or two years for full-time students. Technical diploma opportunities in this pathway include:

EMT – Emergency Medical Technician, EMT – Advanced EMT, EMT – Paramedic

Associate degrees are typically completed in two years by full-time students and combine hands-on technical skills with general education. Associate degree opportunities in this pathway include:

Paramedic Technician

Prepare to enter your exciting new career, or choose to continue your education with another Gateway program or by transferring your credits to a four-year college or university.