Our KCTCS colleges offer programs in Healthcare designed for real world success. We train healthcare workers in all parts of the state, with 16 colleges, 70 campuses, and 90 healthcare programs. Whether you want something short-term or are beginning your pursuit of a four-year degree, we have options close to home, with affordable tuition and small classes. See the programs we offer and the colleges that offer them. Once you find a program that interests you, request information to learn more!
KCTCS Healthcare Programs
The 16 Colleges of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) offer 90 credentials in Allied Health. This report enumerates the 23 degrees, 9 diplomas, and 58 certificates and indicates which colleges offer each.
Program
Colleges
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Biomedical Technology Systems
Madisonville
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Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
Bluegrass
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Dental Hygiene
Big Sandy Bluegrass Somerset
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Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Bluegrass Elizabethtown Hazard West Kentucky
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Health Information Technology
Gateway Jefferson
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Health Science Technology
Ashland Big Sandy Bluegrass Elizabethtown Gateway Hazard Henderson Hopkinsville Jefferson Madisonville Maysville Somerset West Kentucky
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Healthcare Facilities Leadership
Owensboro
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Massage Therapy Technology
Gateway Hazard
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Medical Assisting
Ashland Bluegrass Gateway Hazard Henderson Hopkinsville Jefferson Owensboro
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Medical Information Technology
Ashland Big Sandy Bluegrass Elizabethtown Hazard Hopkinsville Madisonville Maysville Owensboro Somerset Southcentral West Kentucky
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Medical Laboratory Technician
Henderson Jefferson Madisonville Maysville Somerset Southcentral West Kentucky
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Nuclear Medicine Imaging
Hazard
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Nursing (ADN)
Ashland Big Sandy Bluegrass Elizabethtown Gateway Hazard Henderson Hopkinsville Jefferson Maysville Owensboro Somerset Southeast West Kentucky
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Nursing - Integrated Nursing
Madisonville
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Nursing – Academic/Career Mobility
Jefferson Southcentral Southeast
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Occupational Therapy Assistant
Jefferson Madisonville
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Orthotics and Prosthetics Technology
Bluegrass
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Physical Therapist Assistant
Jefferson Maysville Somerset Southeast West Kentucky
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Radiography
Ashland Bluegrass Elizabethtown Hazard Jefferson Madisonville Owensboro Somerset Southcentral Southeast West Kentucky
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Respiratory Therapist
Ashland Big Sandy Bluegrass Elizabethtown Jefferson Madisonville Maysville Somerset Southcentral Southeast West Kentucky
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Surgical First Assisting
Madisonville
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Surgical Technology
Ashland Big Sandy Bluegrass Hazard Hopkinsville Jefferson Madisonville Owensboro Somerset Southcentral Southeast West Kentucky
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Veterinary Technology
Owensboro
Program
Colleges
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Dental Assisting
Big Sandy West Kentucky
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Medical Assisting
Bluegrass Gateway Hazard Henderson Jefferson Maysville Owensboro
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Medical Administrative Assistant
Ashland Big Sandy Bluegrass Elizabethtown Hazard Hopkinsville Madisonville Maysville Somerset Southcentral West Kentucky
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Medical Records Specialist
Ashland Big Sandy Bluegrass Elizabethtown Hazard Hopkinsville Madisonville Maysville Somerset West Kentucky
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Medicolegal Administrative Assistant
Ashland Big Sandy Bluegrass Elizabethtown Hazard Hopkinsville Madisonville Maysville Somerset West Kentucky
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Nursing - Practical Nurse
Ashland Big Sandy Bluegrass Elizabethtown Hazard Hopkinsville Jefferson Maysville Somerset Southcentral Southeast West Kentucky
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Advanced Level Pharmacy Technology
Jefferson Somerset
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Massage Therapy
Gateway Hopkinsville
Allied Health & General Healthcare
Program
College
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Health Care Foundations – Basic Certificate
Ashland Jefferson Somerset Southeast
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Health Care Foundations – Intermediate Certificate
Ashland Jefferson
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Health Science Technology (HST) – Multiple Certificates
Ashland Big Sandy Bluegrass Elizabethtown Gateway Hazard Henderson Hopkinsville Jefferson Madisonville Maysville Owensboro Somerset Southcentral Southeast West Kentucky
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Certified Medical Technician – Certificate
Ashland Madisonville Maysville Owensboro Southeast
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Community Health Worker – Certificate
Big Sandy Hazard Southeast
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Direct Support Work – Certificate
Big Sandy Bluegrass Elizabethtown Gateway Hazard Jefferson Madisonville Maysville Somerset Southeast
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Psychiatric Mental Health Technician – Certificate
Big Sandy Bluegrass Elizabethtown Gateway Hazard Jefferson Madisonville Maysville Somerset Southeast
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Recovery Coach – Certificate
Big Sandy Bluegrass Elizabethtown Gateway Hazard Jefferson Madisonville Maysville Somerset Southeast
Medical Assisting & Administrative
Program
College
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Medical Assisting – Certificate
Ashland Bluegrass Gateway Hazard Henderson Hopkinsville Jefferson Maysville Owensboro
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Medical Office Administrative Assistant – Certificate
Ashland Bluegrass Elizabethtown Hazard Henderson Hopkinsville Jefferson Madisonville Owensboro Somerset Southcentral Southeast West Kentucky
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Medical Office Insurance Billing and Coding – Certificate
Ashland Bluegrass Elizabethtown Hazard Hopkinsville Jefferson Madisonville Maysville Owensboro Somerset Southcentral Southeast West Kentucky
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Medical Office Limited Radiography – Certificate
Jefferson Somerset
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Medical Receptionist – Certificate
Ashland Big Sandy Bluegrass Elizabethtown Madisonville Maysville Owensboro Somerset Southeast West Kentucky
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Medical Transcription/Scribe – Certificate
Ashland Gateway Hazard Owensboro
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Medical Unit Coordinator – Certificate
Ashland Big Sandy Bluegrass Elizabethtown Hazard Hopkinsville Jefferson Maysville Owensboro Somerset Southcentral Southeast West Kentucky
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Telehealth and Medical Office Communications – Certificate
Ashland Big Sandy Bluegrass Elizabethtown Hazard Hopkinsville Jefferson Maysville Owensboro Somerset Southcentral Southeast West Kentucky
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Medical Interpreter – Certificate
Bluegrass Hazard Henderson Hopkinsville Jefferson Maysville Owensboro Somerset
Medical Coding, Billing, & Health Information
Medical Coding – Certificate Ashland Big Sandy Bluegrass Elizabethtown Hazard Hopkinsville Jefferson Madisonville Maysville Owensboro Somerset Southcentral Southeast West Kentucky Medical Coding and Reimbursement Specialist – Certificate Jefferson HIT Coding – Certificate Gateway Jefferson Release of Information Data Specialist – Certificate Gateway Jefferson Health Records Specialist – Certificate Ashland Big Sandy Bluegrass Elizabethtown Hazard Hopkinsville Jefferson Madisonville Maysville Owensboro Somerset Southcentral Southeast West Kentucky Hospital Admissions Specialist – Certificate Ashland Big Sandy Bluegrass Elizabethtown Hazard Hopkinsville Jefferson Madisonville Maysville Owensboro Somerset Southcentral Southeast West Kentucky
Program
College
Laboratory & Diagnostic
Program
College
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Medical Laboratory Technician – Advanced Phlebotomy Technician – Certificate
Henderson Jefferson Madisonville Maysville Somerset Southcentral West Kentucky
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Phlebotomist – Certificate
Ashland Bluegrass Gateway Hazard Henderson Hopkinsville Jefferson Maysville Owensboro Somerset Southeast West Kentucky
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Phlebotomy for the Health Care Worker – Certificate
Ashland Bluegrass Gateway Hazard Henderson Hopkinsville Jefferson Maysville Owensboro Somerset Southeast West Kentucky
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Physician’s Office Laboratory – Certificate
Ashland Bluegrass Gateway Hazard Henderson Hopkinsville Jefferson Maysville Owensboro Somerset Southeast West Kentucky
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Electrocardiogram/Electrocardiograph Technician – Certificate
Bluegrass Hazard Henderson Hopkinsville Jefferson Maysville Owensboro Somerset
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Electrocardiographic and Cardiac Monitoring Technician – Certificate
Ashland Big Sandy Bluegrass Elizabethtown Gateway Hazard Henderson Hopkinsville Jefferson Madisonville Maysville Owensboro Somerset Southcentral Southeast West Kentucky
Dental & Oral Health
Dental Assisting – Coronal Polishing – Certificate Big Sandy Bluegrass Dental Assisting – Dental Radiology – Certificate Bluegrass Dental Assisting – Local Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide Sedation – Certificate Big Sandy Bluegrass Community Dental Health Coordinator – Certificate Big Sandy
Program
College
Pharmacy & Medication
Entry Level Pharmacy Technology – Certificate Jefferson Somerset West Kentucky Kentucky Medication Aide – Certificate Ashland Big Sandy Bluegrass Elizabethtown Gateway Hazard Henderson Hopkinsville Jefferson Madisonville Maysville Owensboro Somerset Southcentral Southeast West Kentucky Kentucky Certified Medication Aide II – Certificate Ashland Big Sandy Bluegrass Elizabethtown Gateway Hazard Henderson Hopkinsville Jefferson Madisonville Maysville Owensboro Somerset Southcentral Southeast West Kentucky
Program
College
Nursing & Patient Care
Medicaid Nurse Aide – Certificate Ashland Big Sandy Bluegrass Elizabethtown Gateway Hazard Henderson Hopkinsville Jefferson Madisonville Maysville Owensboro Somerset Southcentral Southeast West Kentucky Advanced Nursing Assistant – Certificate Ashland Big Sandy Elizabethtown Hopkinsville Maysville Owensboro West Kentucky Nursing Assistant/Medicaid Nurse Aide – Certificate Ashland Big Sandy Bluegrass Elizabethtown Gateway Hazard Henderson Hopkinsville Jefferson Madisonville Maysville Owensboro Somerset Southcentral Southeast West Kentucky Nursing – AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support – Certificate Madisonville
Program
College
Imaging & Radiology
Medical Office Limited Radiography – Certificate Jefferson Somerset Advanced Medical Office Limited Radiography – Certificate Jefferson Somerset Diagnostic Medical Sonography – see program for clinical certificates Bluegrass Elizabethtown Hazard West Kentucky Radiography – Advanced Imaging in Radiography – Certificate Jefferson Madisonville Owensboro Somerset Southeast Computed Tomography Track – Certificate Elizabethtown Jefferson Madisonville Owensboro Somerset Southeast Magnetic Resonance Imaging Track – Certificate Elizabethtown Jefferson Madisonville Owensboro Somerset Southeast
Program
College
Surgical & Operating Room
Surgical First Assisting – Certificate Madisonville Surgical Technology – see program for clinical certificates Ashland Big Sandy Bluegrass Hazard Hopkinsville Jefferson Madisonville Owensboro Somerset Southcentral Southeast West Kentucky
Program
College
Respiratory, Therapy, & Rehabilitation
Respiratory Care – see program for clinical certificates Ashland Big Sandy Bluegrass Elizabethtown Jefferson Madisonville Maysville Owensboro Somerset Southcentral Southeast West Kentucky Physical Therapist Assistant – see program for clinical certificates Jefferson Madisonville Somerset Southeast West Kentucky Occupational Therapy Assistant – see program for clinical certificates Jefferson Madisonville Massage Therapy – Certificate Gateway Hopkinsville
Program
College
Biotechnology & Laboratory Science
Program
College
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Basic Biotechnician – Certificate
Bluegrass
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Advanced Biotechnician – Certificate
Bluegrass
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Bioinformatics – Certificate
Bluegrass
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Biotechnology Laboratory Assistant – Certificate
Bluegrass
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Environmental Biotechnician – Certificate
Bluegrass
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Foundations in Biomedical Technology Networking Systems – Certificate
Madisonville
Veterinary & Animal Health
Veterinary Technology – see program for clinical certificates Owensboro Equine Veterinary Assistant – Certificate Bluegrass
Program
College
Emergency Medical Services & Public Health
Emergency Medical Responder – Certificate Elizabethtown Hopkinsville Madisonville Owensboro West Kentucky Emergency Medical Technician – Certificate Ashland Big Sandy Bluegrass Elizabethtown Gateway Hazard Henderson Hopkinsville Jefferson Madisonville Maysville Owensboro Somerset Southcentral Southeast West Kentucky Advanced Emergency Medical Technician – Certificate Big Sandy Bluegrass Hopkinsville Somerset Southeast Emergency Medical Services: Paramedic – Certificate Big Sandy Bluegrass Hopkinsville Somerset Southeast Surgical First Assisting – Certificate Madisonville
Program
College
Other Health-Related Certificates
Personal Trainer – Certificate Bluegrass Hazard Hopkinsville Jefferson Maysville Owensboro Somerset Southeast West Kentucky Psychiatric Mental Health Technician – Certificate Big Sandy Bluegrass Elizabethtown Gateway Hazard Jefferson Madisonville Maysville Somerset Southeast Recovery Coach – Certificate Big Sandy Bluegrass Elizabethtown Gateway Hazard Jefferson Madisonville Maysville Somerset Southeast Telehealth Technician Associate – Certificate Hopkinsville Southeast Facilities Healthcare Technician – Certificate Owensboro Healthcare Facilities Foundation – Certificate Owensboro
Program
College
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Ashland Community & Technical College
Big Sandy Community & Technical College
Bluegrass Community & Technical College
Elizabethtown Community & Technical College
Gateway Community &Technical College
Hazard Community &Technical College
Henderson Community College
Hopkinsville Community College
Jefferson Community & Technical College
Madisonville Community College
Maysville Community & Technical College
Owensboro Community & Technical College
Somerset Community College
Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College
Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College
West Kentucky Community & Technical College
What are our students saying?
Taryn AxonJefferson Graduate
Medical Assistant, Baptist Health Lousiville Thoracic Surgery
“I had a great experience at Jefferson because it allowed me to get out of school with a Medical Assisting degree...debt free! Now, I am continuing my education at the University of Louisville to work toward my goal of becoming a nurse practitioner.
My experience at Jefferson and the Medical Assisting program was awesome. I had an amazing instructor that became like a second mom because she motivated me and pushed me to be excellent. I’m grateful to Jefferson for opening the doors to a career and better life."
John KempNursing Graduate
St. Elizabeth Employee
“What brought me to Gateway was the fact that it was affordable and it seemed like a small community. Gateway has given me a better life by giving me the opportunity of being able to help other people here in the community"
Saman ButtWKCTC Graduate
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
“Without a doubt the degree I gained at WKCTC changed my life in so many ways. I never thought that ultrasound would be my passion, but taking care of patients, performing procedures in which I can help patients feel better really makes me happy"
Shakira GregorySKCTC Graduate
Respiratory Care
“SKCTC’s convenient location is what appealed to me. I wanted to be able to get a good education, get a good job, and still be home.”
Sheldon WhartonHCC Graduate
Registered Nurse
"I was a young single mother trapped in an abusive marriage. The scholarships and support HCC provided to me through the Billie Lee Cayce scholarship literally saved my life. I am excited about the future and continuing my nursing education, and it all began at HCC."
How much can you make?
| Program | Salary |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistant | $37,705 |
| Medical Lab Technician | $42,248 |
| Paramedic / EMS | $35,375 |
| Radiographer | $46,662 |
| Registered Nurse | $52,909 |
| RespiratoryTherapist | $42,726 |
| Surgical Technologist | $40,038 |
Employer Partners
Baptist Health
CHI Saint Joseph Health
Christian Health Center
Hardin Memorial Hospital
Jackson Purchase Medical Center
Kindred Hospital
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
Massac Memorial Hospital
Mountain Comprehensive
Norton Healthcare
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
Signature Healthcare, LLC.
St. Elizabeth Healthcare
University of Cincinnati Health
University of Kentucky Healthcare
University of Louisville Health
*Hospitals and healthcare systems partnerships represent active engagement within the past two years, at one or more KCTCS colleges. KCTCS is also proud to partner with an additional 300+ healthcare-related companies.
