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Paramedic

Advanced Certificate • Fall, Spring & Summer Capstone

Paramedic

Take the next step in emergency medical services. WSC’s Paramedic Program builds on your EMT training and prepares you for advanced patient care, leadership in the field, and expanded career opportunities.

Program Structure

  • Two semesters (Fall & Spring)
  • Capstone semester in Summer
  • Structured progression from advanced assessment to field leadership

Hands-On Experience

  • Ambulance ride-alongs
  • Clinical partnerships with CHI hospitals in Williston, Minot, and Dickinson
  • Real-world patient care in emergency and hospital settings

Career Advancement

  • Advance from EMT to Paramedic
  • Expanded responsibilities and higher-level patient care
  • Clear progression into healthcare careers including PN and ADN pathways

Why Become a Paramedic?

Paramedics provide advanced emergency medical care in high-pressure situations. This program equips you with the skills to manage critical patients, perform advanced life support procedures, and lead emergency response teams.

With strong regional clinical partnerships and structured field experiences, you graduate prepared for both certification and real-world performance.

For students interested in long-term healthcare careers, this program also provides a clear pathway into the Practical Nursing (PN) and Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) programs.

Contact & Address

Admissions701-774-4200wsc.admissions@willistonstate.edu

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