
Program Overview
Wilderness EMS
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.


$45K
Median annual salary for paramedics
6%
Projected job growth in the next decade
270K
Jobs currently employed with this field
Sources: US Bureau of Labor Statistics

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