Emergency Medical Technician
Level up your life-saving skills. Become an EMT in a few short months.
what is an emt
The EMT Certificate Program prepares students to function in the emergency medical profession to deliver emergency care in a variety of environments. The EMT primarily provides pre-hospital emergency care to acutely ill and/or injured individuals while working on an ambulance, mobile advanced life support unit, industrial on-site unit, fire departments, emergency departments, and other agencies.
Getting Started
What are my degree, diploma, and certificate options?
| Emergency medical services - paramedic: 63-67 credit hours | Requirements |
| advanced emergency medical technician certificate: 12 total credit hours | Requirements |
| emergency medical services - paramedic certificate: 47-79 total credit hours | Requirements |
| emergency medical technician certificate: 6 total credit hours | Requirements |
How Do I Pay For This?
What Else Do I Need to Know?
Additional Contact Information
Steven Robinson
srobinson0018@kctcs.edu
606-248-0178
Accreditation
COLLEGE ACCREDITATION
Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Program Accreditation
Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). To contact CAAHEP: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158 Clearwater, FL 33763 www.caahep.org To contact CoAEMSP: 8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312 Rowlett TX 75088 (214) 703-8445 FAX (214) 703-8992 www.coaemsp.org
