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Students practicing to become an EMT

Program Overview

Wilderness EMS

Campus

  • V Vermilion
13
Credits
cCertificate

Program Overview

Combining skills that are required to administer medical aid with the skills needed to perform in a wilderness setting is the basis for Vermilion’s Wilderness EMS certificate.  Students will complete a minimum of an EMR certification along with several wilderness skills.

Students celebrating graduation.
$45K
Median annual salary for paramedics
6%
Projected job growth in the next decade
270K
Jobs currently employed with this field

Reasons to Attend Minnesota North

Top tier placement with hands-on experience.

  • Top tier program placement
  • Excellent reputation in the professional community
  • Hands-on opportunities in field activities
  • Small class sizes that maximize relationship building and long-term agency connections