Public Safety

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS)

Emergency Medical Technician

30-531-3

Technical Diploma•5 Credits•Not Financial Aid Eligible•Appleton, Chilton

Time of Day: Day•Full Time

Knowing you can make a positive difference in the life of a patient is at the core of this rewarding career. As a member of the emergency medical services team, you will learn how to evaluate the nature and extent of various illnesses and injuries, and administer prescribed medical treatment at the site and during transport. You’ll learn the knowledge and skills to respond to and treat cardiac arrest and critical medical and trauma situations. After successful completion, you will qualify for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Basic certification examinations and will be eligible for Wisconsin licensure.

Career Opportunities

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Emergency Room Technician

Industrial Emergency Medical Technician

Occupational Specific (5 Credits) Credits

10-531-169 Emergency Medical Technician - Basic 5

Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic 31-531-1

Technical Diploma•41 Credits•Financial Aid Eligible•Appleton

Time of Day: Day•Full Time

This diploma program equips you for advanced life-saving service to your community. Paramedics provide efficient, emergency pre-hospital care and continue care during transport. You’ll learn to assess the patient, provide advanced airway management and deal with a variety of medical emergencies. You’ll also learn to administer nebulizer treatment and lifesaving drugs, and provide care for trauma patients, including infants and children. Your training will also cover legal and ethical issues, effective communications and medical terminology. Lab practice, scenario-based exercises and supervised experiences with actual patients will help you prepare for the National Registry certification examinations and qualify for Wisconsin licensure.

Career

Fire Protection

Fire Protection Technician

10-503-2

Associate Degree•64 Credits•Financial Aid Eligible•Appleton

Time of Day: Day and Evening•Full Time and Part Time

Firefighters provide a special service to the community, protecting people and their property with fire prevention and protection efforts. To prepare for this career field, you’ll learn the principles of fire behavior, management, prevention and protection systems, as well as other emergency services. Your training will include knowledge of building construction and the use of water in fire protection. You’ll also learn about hazardous materials, rope, confined space and trench rescue, as well as EMT-Basic certification training. Through realistic classroom simulation and hands-on experience, you will master the knowledge and techniques to save lives and property in our FESHE aligned program. With this training, you’ll be ready for numerous Wisconsin firefighter certifications. Get started on this exciting, rewarding career.

Law Enforcement

Asset Protection

10-504-3

Associate Degree•61 Credits•Financial Aid Eligible•Online

Time of Day: Day and Evening•Full Time and Part Time on all FVTC programs: www.fvtc.edu/Programs

The need for skilled physical/cyber security and asset protection personnel, as well as entry-level law enforcement officers, is growing. This degree program will give you a diverse background in asset protection technology, risk management, security law, physical and cyber security, private investigations, and an introduction to the criminal justice system. You'll also learn how to conduct security surveys and address security concerns affecting businesses, manufacturers and residential buildings. With this degree, you'll be ready for an entry-level position in numerous important and valued career fields.

Criminal Justice

10-504-5

Associate Degree•63 Credits•Financial Aid Eligible•Appleton, Online Time of Day: Day and Evening•Full Time and Part Time

Join the ranks of those who protect and serve with a rewarding career in criminal justice. You’ll gain an overview of the role of the criminal justice system in our society and will become familiar with law enforcement, corrections, criminal procedures, juvenile law and constitutional law. In addition, you’ll gain skills in communication, crime prevention, report writing and forensic science applications. This program will prepare you for a career in many of the criminal justice related fields.

Criminal Justice -

Law Enforcement 720 Academy 30-504-2

Technical Diploma•23 Credits•Financial Aid Eligible•Appleton

Time of Day: Day•Full Time

This program is specifically designed for those with a minimum of 60 accredited college-level credits who seek to meet Wisconsin certification requirements as a law enforcement officer. In this role, you’ll be responsible for the preservation of law and order in your community. You’ll learn numerous skills related to the profession of law enforcement. Your training will also include crime prevention, crime investigation, vehicle patrols and assisting the public. This program includes in-class fitness training and other physical education such as defensive tactics and fire arms training. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to practice your skills with hands-on training and scenariobased field simulations.

 Hear why Rachel enrolled in the Criminal Justice program at Fox Valley Tech: www.fvtc.edu/LawEnforceVideo