Paramedic Technology

This program will prepare you to function as a paramedic to deliver emergency care in a variety of environments. The paramedic primarily provides pre-hospital emergency care to acutely ill or injured patients. This care is delivered in a variety of environments including: ambulance, mobile advanced life support units, industrial on site units, fire departments, and other sites.

The curriculum is designed to provide you with the didactic knowledge and clinical skills to deliver emergency care. You'll also be eligible to take the Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) National Registry Examination upon completion of the program. This program meets the standards set forth by the U.S. Department of Transportation National Standard Training and KCTCS – Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services (KBEMS).

You may earn either a certificate or Associate in Applied Science Degree. Credit may be awarded to currently practicing paramedics toward the Associate in Applied Science degree. Enrollment in this program is limited, therefore a selective admissions process is followed. You will be required to be a certified EMT upon acceptance into the program.

Available Credentials

Associate in Applied Science (AAS)

• Paramedic Technology:  63-71 credit hours

Certificates

• Paramedic Technology:  44-49 credit hours

For graduation requirements, see the academic plan.

Admission Requirements

• You must be EMT certified prior to entering paramedic program coursework. 
• If you have passed the EMT-P National Registry Examination or a state licensure or certification examination for Paramedic and are currently practicing as a paramedic and hold a paramedic license/certification, you may be awarded thirty-five (35) semester credit hours upon the completion of twelve (12) college credit hours from the degree-granting institution and acceptance into a KCTCS paramedic program.
• Credit will be awarded as follows: eight (8) credit hours for Introduction to Paramedic Practice, eight (8) credit hours for Paramedic Practice II, five (5) credit hours for Paramedic Practice III, six (6) credit hours for Clinical Practicum I and eight (8) credit hours for Field Internship I. 3) You must meet residency requirements of the degree-granting institution.

Length of Program

You can earn an associate of applied science degree in two years if you maintain full-time status.

For more information

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.