If you’re a certified EMT, OCTC's limited admission associate degree program offers advanced prep for the National Registry Exam.
Provide life-saving care as a Paramedic.
First responders stand ready to risk their lives for others every day. For those who have what it takes, Elizabethtown Community and Technical College’s new Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic Technology Associate Degree Program prepares them for the challenges in this rewarding field.
Getting Started
What are my degree, diploma, and certificate options?
Graduates can earn an associate degree and are eligible to take the Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) National Registry Examination. The program meets the standards established by the U.S. Department of Transportation National Standard Training, and KCTCS – Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services (KBEMS). Paramedics are in high demand, and job opportunities increase for those with additional education and certification.
The degree can be completed in two years for students who attend classes full time. This course will be blended-learning allowing the education track to be “worker friendly”. There will be lab sessions, clinical sessions and lecture sessions throughout the course.
KCTCS has numerous partnerships with 4-year universities. If you are interested in a transfer pathway in this field, check out our partnering university pathways.
How Do I Pay For This?
Worry no more. With the lowest tuition in Kentucky, financial aid options, and a helping hand to guide you through the application process, ECTC has you covered. ECTC will help you reach your goals at a price that won't break the bank.
Admission Requirements
To be eligible for the Paramedic program, a student must be a certified EMT-B (Emergency Medical Technician - Basic). The EMT-B certification training is offered through ECTC’s fire/rescue program and is eligible for the Work Ready Scholarship, which could pay full tuition for the course.
What Else Do I Need to Know?
Additional Information
This program is administered by Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC). The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic will be awarded by OCTC and taught at ECTC. Find more information about OCTC's Emergency Medical Services Program on the OCTC website.
For more information on the EMT-B course, contact John Gentry at john.gentry@kctcs.edu or 270-706-8861.
For more information on the Paramedic program, contact Joe Dennison at Joe.dennison@kctcs.edu or 270-499-8269. To see a complete course listing for each credential, use the KCTCS Course Catalog.
To enroll into the Paramedic program, contact Kathy Hoffman at kathy.hoffman@kctcs.edu or 270-686-4643.
Field Licensure Requirements
Students must pass the Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (EMT-P) National Registry Examination to become a certified paramedic after completion of the program.
Length of Program
The program offers Certificate and Associate of Applied Science (AAS) pathway options. Either option includes prerequisites to program entry: Emergency Medical Technician certification, Medical Terminology (AHS 115), and Anatomy & Physiology (either BIO 135 alone or both BIO 137 and BIO 139).
Students possessing the prerequisites may complete the paramedic courses, earn the Certificate, and be eligible for National Registry testing in as little as 16 months. The program runs on a cohort model and a new cohort launches each Fall semester.
Students who elect to pursue the AAS will complete the paramedic courses, earn the Certificate, and be National Registry eligible in the same timeframe. General education credits toward a degree can be earned prior to, concurrently with, or after completion of the paramedic courses.
This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in cooperation with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.
