Paramedics are EMTs who have more advanced training and provide a higher level of patient care. Because of their specialty training, they often work autonomously and are the leaders of their medical teams. Their training allows them to perform in depth examinations and evaluations and then treat patients with equipment and medications usually only found in the emergency department of a hospital.
Madison Fire Department offers training classes that allow students the ability to achieve paramedic certification without the constraints of attending classes in the traditional classroom setting. Our program will provide all the training necessary to become certified.
Please explore our site for additional information, including pre-requisites, or feel free to contact us for more information.
Program Costs:
Tuition and Fees Payable to the Program
| Application Fee | NONE |
| Tuition | $8,500 |
| Program Fees/Student Expenses | $1,465 |
| Total | $9,965 (Payment Plans available) |
Breakdown of Program Fees/Student Expenses
| Textbooks | $850* |
| Skills Tracker Program | $105 |
| Background Check | $45** |
| Drug Screening | $45*** |
| Immunizations | Varies depending on immunizations needed |
| Testing Program | $95 |
| NREMT Computer Test | $175, as of June 2025 |
| Tuition Payment Plan Financing Fee | A one time fee of 6% of the balance due on the first day of class |
| Misc. Expenses as Needed (Uniform items, hospital clinical scheduling, etc.) | $150 |
| Total | $1,465.00 |
* Costs vary depending on condition of books and vendor used
** Fee could vary by state or number of residences
*** Fee could vary depending on drug screening site
