The Emergency Medical Services Program enables you to gain a unique and in-depth experience in the emergency health services. Through a rigorous process of academic and clinical applications, you will be prepared to fulfill the roles and responsibilities of an EMS – Paramedic as they pertain to the care and transportation of the ill and injured.
The program requires you to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, sound moral and ethical character, critical thinking abilities, and the capacity for making quick and appropriate decisions regarding patient care and management. As professional healthcare providers, paramedic graduates are taught how to interact effectively with other emergency services personnel, to be dynamic leaders, to value life-long learning and personal development, to be of service within their communities, and above all to respect and sustain human life. Upon successful completion of the program, you will be well prepared to assume their duties as a patient advocate – working always to act on behalf of those in need. Available Credentials
For a printable copy of program course requirements, click an option above or consult the Madisonville Advising Plan.
The National Registry of Paramedics issued a mandate effective January 1, 2013 that all Registry applicants must have graduated from an accredited program to sit for the Registry. MCC's program is presently seeking accreditation, which will allow graduates to apply and sit for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (NREMTP) Examination upon successful completion of the program. Kentucky utilizes the National Registry Paramedic Exam as their licensure exam for credentialing Paramedics in the Commonwealth. After successfully completing the NREMTP, you may apply to the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services (KBEMS) for licensure as a paramedic in the Commonwealth or in your respective state.
Enrollment in the Emergency Medical Services program is limited and a selective admissions process is followed. Students are required to be a certified EMT upon acceptance into the program. In addition, the following are prerequisite/corequisites for admission to Emergency Medical Services. It is recommended that these courses are considered as prerequisites and are completed prior to entering the program core courses.
MCC accepts transfer courses meeting the criteria and transferability of required courses.
To be considered for admission to the Fall 2013 Program, you must, by August 1, 2013:
After admission to the paramedic program, full-time students can complete either the associate degree or certificate in three to four semesters.
Tim S. Martin, EMT-P, MRE, MA, Program Coordinator (270) 824-1752 tim.martin@kctcs.edu
Patricia A. Young, RN, MPA (270) 824-1749 patricia.young@kctcs.edu