Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

The Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) program at Hazard Community and Technical College is a one- to two-year certificate offered by this public institution in Hazard, KY. The program covers advanced life support skills, emergency pharmacology, cardiac monitoring, trauma management, and pre-hospital patient care at the paramedic level.

Falling under CIP code 51.0904 in the emergency medical technology field, this certificate prepares graduates for paramedic licensure and employment with EMS agencies, fire departments, and hospitals. Related programs at Hazard Community and Technical College include Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, Animation/Interactive Technology/Video Graphics and Special Effects, Carpentry/Carpenter, Electrician, and Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. Students completing this program are eligible to sit for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) paramedic examination.