Paramedics

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  1. EMS

    Physical Address
    2020 Parmenter St.
    Middleton, WI 53562

    Phone: (608) 827-1040
    Fax: (608) 831-1135

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  2. Why are ambulances sometimes left running while unattended?
  3. Is there an ambulance fee?
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What is a Paramedic?

Paramedics are the highest-trained pre-hospital emergency medical providers. They deliver both basic and advanced life support, bringing the skills, equipment, and expertise needed to save lives before a patient reaches the hospital.

Training & Certification

  • Hours of Training: 1,200+
  • Certification: Training meets the National DOT Paramedic standards, including classroom, clinical, and field experience. Applicants must be verified as clinically proficient by a medical director.
  • Licensure Exam: National Registry exam; renewed every 2 years.
  • Continuing Education: 48 hours per DOT curriculum + 24 hours for National Registry renewal, plus current ACLS & CPR. All training certified by the local medical director.

Middleton EMS Standard

Wisconsin law requires at least one licensed paramedic on any paramedic-level ambulance. Middleton EMS exceeds this—staffing two licensed paramedics on every 24-hour shift to ensure the highest level of care.

Paramedic Education Pathway

Prerequisites:

  • BLS Healthcare Provider CPR
  • EMT-Basic certification
  • BLS field experience

Core Curriculum Includes:

  • EMS systems & roles
  • Patient well-being & safety
  • Medical/legal issues & ethics
  • Anatomy, physiology & pathophysiology
  • Pharmacology & medication administration
  • Therapeutic communication & lifespan development


Standard Certifications:

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Advanced Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)

Clinical Experience In:

  • Emergency, OB/GYN, Medical, ICU, CCU, OR, Pediatrics, Outpatient Surgery

Field Experience:

  • Paramedic internship with multiple 911 agencies
  • Interfacility critical care transport

Field Management Skills:

  • Incident command (NIMS)
  • Rescue operations & triage
  • Hazardous materials & disaster preparedness
  • Crime scene awareness
  • Ongoing professional education