Launch your healthcare career with versatile, job-ready training for a variety of medical fields.
Be a member of the medical team!
If you want to help people in a medical setting, the Health Science Technology (HST) program may be for you. Designed to prepare students for entry level career opportunities in the field of healthcare and health-related services, the program is designed for those students who seek entry level jobs in the health field, as well as those employed individuals wishing to broaden their skills for career enhancement.
Getting Started
What are my degree, diploma, and certificate options?
Certificates (Students are required to complete a minimum of 3 certificates to satisfy
the HST degree requirements)
A total of 35 elective hours are also required to earn the Health Science Technology
- AAS
- Medicaid Nurse Aide - Certificate
- Aging Services - Certificate
- Client Services Coordinator - Certificate
- Direct Support Work - Certificate
- Electronic Health Records Specialist - Certificate
- Emergency Medical Technician - Certificate
- Hospital Admissions Specialist - Certificate
- Medical Coding - Certificate
- Medical Interpreter - Certificate
- Medical Receptionist - Certificate
- Medical Transcription/Scribe - Certificate
- Medical Transcriptionist - Certificate
- Medical Unit Coordinator - Certificate
- Psychiatric Mental Health Technician - Certificate
- Recovery Coach - Certificate
ECTC has numerous partnerships with 4-year universities. If you are interested in a transfer pathway in this field, check out our partnering university pathways. Find more information on transferring from ECTC.
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.
Where do I start?
Apply for admission to ECTC to receive information from the Admissions Office about submitting your placement test scores (ACT or other exams) and to schedule a meeting with an advisor to register for your classes.
What Else Do I Need to Know?
Field Licensure Requirements
Depending upon the certification specialties chosen to complete the degree there may be additional testing needed in addition to completing the program. Please consult with the program advisor for specific testing requirements.
Length of Program
You can earn an Associate in Applied Science degree in two years if you maintain full-time status.
This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in collaboration with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.
