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Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency Medical Services

Level up your life-saving skills. If you’re already a certified EMT, in 12 months, you could be a paramedic.

What is Emergency Medical Services?

Emergency Medical Services includes both EMT and paramedic training. The EMT and paramedic programs meet the standards of the U.S. Department of Transportation National Standard Training and KCTCS-Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services (KBEMS).

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) provides pre-hospital emergency care to acutely ill or injured patients. The EMT course (EMS 105) is offered during the fall and spring semesters and takes just 15 weeks. Course graduates are eligible to take the National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) Examination upon completion. 

Paramedics provide pre-hospital emergency care to acutely ill or injured patients with an advanced level of knowledge and skill set. The paramedic program begins in August and finishes in just 12 months. Program graduates are eligible to take the National Registry Paramedic (NRP) Examination upon completion. Paramedic program enrollment is limited, and students are required to be a certified EMT prior to entering paramedic program coursework. After you are admitted to the college, you must also apply to the paramedic program. Enrollment is limited, and students are required to be a certified EMT prior to entering paramedic program coursework.

What are my degree, diploma and certificate options?

  • Nursing - Associates
  • Nursing - Academic/Career Mobility Program

How Much can I make, and Where can I take Classes?

The great thing about KCTCS is that we have colleges and campuses around the state. Choose a college, and you'll find more information on the program and the salaries for careers in the area.

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