About
Emergency Management at Barton County Community College in Great Bend, Kansas, provides training and formal education for people entering the emergency management field and for professionals seeking additional education. The program prepares students for work in emergency management, including roles connected with law enforcement, emergency medical services, and fire departments. It leads to a certificate requiring a minimum of 33 credit hours. The primary certificate pathway runs for one year. Students may receive credit for eligible industry or workplace training, military training or schooling, and prior civilian education when supported by professional licenses, recognized industry certificates, military completion certificates, or college transcripts. Credit evaluation requires a written request from a degree-seeking student majoring in the relevant field.
Organization
Barton County Community College
Barton Community College is a public community college in Great Bend, Kansas. Its occupational training fields include nursing, medical assisting, medical administrative technology, medical billing and coding, pharmacy technology, emergency medical services, commercial driving, network security, and occupational safety and emergency management. The college also provides online program options alongside in-person instruction, supports military programs and training, and offers workforce training and community education. Academic offerings include general education and transfer pathways, while career-focused programs are organized through areas of study and specialized training divisions. Barton serves learners through multiple campuses and correctional education, and provides GED and adult education services as part of its broader educational mission.