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Industry: Education

Type: Certificate

Location: Edgewood

Length of Training Program: 4 Semesters

Program Frequency: Fall, and Spring

Program Contact: Nicole Stout

Email: nicole.stout@kctcs.edu

Phone: (859) 442-1133

Cost of Program

Tuition: $0.00
Books & Resources: $0.00
Fees: $0.00
Other Costs: $0.00

Description

The EMS program prepares students to function in the emergency medical profession as a Paramedic in a variety of environments.  Graduates primarily provide 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 department,  emergency department,  and other agencies.

This program provides a comprehensive course of study that prepares the graduate for licensure as a Paramedic (EMTP).  The curriculum is structured based on the National EMS Education Standards and regulations set forth by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services (KBEMS).  The three-phase curriculum is designed to provide the student with the cognitive knowledge,  psychomotor skills,  and affective behaviors necessary to competently perform as a Paramedic.

Graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Registry Paramedic Exam.  Students may earn either a Certificate or Associate in Applied Science Degree at the Paramedic level.  Credit may be awarded to currently practicing paramedics towards the Associate in Applied Science Degree.  Enrollment in this program is limited;  therefore,  a selective admissions process is followed.  Students are required to hold current unrestricted certification as an EMT in Kentucky or hold current unrestricted registration with the National Registry EMT as an EMT to be eligible for paramedic program admission.

Acceptance into the EMS-Paramedic Program is based upon a selective admissions process.  In order to be considered for admission,  applicants must comply with college and program admission requirements.  Applicants must present current,  unrestricted state certification or proof of National Registry of EMT eligibility to become state certified.

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Qualifications / Career Path

Emergency Medical Services in the Real World

The top career paths for this program are:

1.  Paramedics

They administer basic or advanced emergency medical care and assess injuries and illnesses.  May administer medication intravenously,  use equipment such as EKGs,  or administer advanced life support to sick or injured individuals.

2.  Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs)

They assess injuries and illnesses and administer basic emergency medical care.  May transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.

3.  Postsecondary Teachers

They teach courses in health specialties,  in fields such as dentistry,  laboratory technology,  medicine,  pharmacy,  public health,  therapy,  and veterinary medicine.

Emergency Medical Services Careers in KY

  • 7,782 currently employed
  • Average salary of $58,308
  • 43 job postings
  • 15.2%  growth from 2022-2025,  3.1%  projected growth from 2025-2029

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