About
The Emergency Medical Technician certification program at Hopkinsville Community College prepares students to provide pre-hospital emergency medical care. The program covers topics such as patient assessment, airway management, and emergency pharmacology. Students will gain both classroom knowledge and hands-on experience in a clinical setting to become certified as EMTs.
Organization
Hopkinsville Community College
Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS)
KCTCS is Kentucky's largest postsecondary institution, headquartered in Versailles, KY, with publicly accessible campuses including Hopkinsville Community College. It provides postsecondary education and workforce training through online and in-person courses, serving thousands of students. KCTCS is uniquely focused on workforce training, aligning its programs with local employer needs. Students benefit from affordable education with the lowest tuition in Kentucky, strong community engagement, and personalized student support.
Highlights:
- Kentucky's largest postsecondary institution
- Uniquely focused on workforce training and aligning programs with local employer needs
- Offers affordable education with the lowest tuition in Kentucky
- Strong community engagement
- Personalized student support
- Phlebotomy for the Healthcare Worker certificate can be completed in one semester
- Phlebotomy program includes hands-on clinical training
- Prepares students for local and national certification