EMT Student Information

The EMT class is offered in the spring (January-May) and the fall (August-December) semesters. Generally, classes meet twice a week and 3 or 4 Saturdays.

• Purpose of the EMT course
  • Teach responsibilities in performing emergency care and operations.
  • Develop diagnostic skills in emergency treatment procedures.
  • Develop skill in the use of and care of life-saving equipment.
  • Produce candidates qualified to take the National Registry skills and written exam (75% overall average).

• Requirements for Applicants
  • All applicants must enroll in Elizabethtown Community and Technical College prior to registering for the class.
  • Upon completion, all applicants must be eighteen (18) years of age.
  • High School Diploma or GED or High School Senior with GPA of 2.0 or higher to enroll.
  • Not be convicted of a felony offense (Contact KY Board of EMS 859-256-3565 to determine if an offense would prevent KY certification).
  • ALL First Responders, EMT-Basics, Paramedics, and Instructors applying for Initial Certification/Licensure, Reciprocity, or Reinstatement must have a Background Check..
  • Hold a valid motor vehicle operator’s license (submitted at the end of class).
• Enrollment
  • Follow ECTC registration and enrollment procedures, students may visit the ECTC Welcome Center or find information on admission
• Tuition, Fees, Books, and Certification
  • The EMT class is 6 college credit hours. Tuition includes a CPR card and liability insurance. You should determine your KCTCS tuition rates. In addition, Financial Aid may be available.
  • The course student manual MUST be a specific edition with a unique, unused access code.  Contact the ECTC Bookstore, or the course instructor, for the student manual information.  .Information on other needed equipment will be provided by your instructor.
  • Testing and certification fees apply. Visit the Kentucky Board of EMS website and National Registry of EMTs website to learn more about EMT certification and re-certification requirements.
• Student Information
  • Refer to the ECTC Current Students webpage for student information.