Big Sandy Community and Tech College Paramedic program has been issued a Letter of Review by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

This letter is NOT a CAAHEP accreditation status, it is a status signifying that a program seeking initial accreditation has demonstrated sufficient compliance with the accreditation standards through the Letter of Review Self Study Report (LSSR) and other documentation. Letter of Review is recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) for eligibility to take the National Registry's Paramedic credentialing examination(s). However, it is NOT a guarantee of eventual accreditation.

Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Profession (CoAEMSP)
(214) 703-8445
www.coaemsp.org (new window)

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 US Highway 19 North, Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33763

www.caahep.org 

Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services
500 Mero Street, 5th Floor 5SE32, Frankfort, KY 40601

Phone: 1 (866)-97KBEMS kbems.ky.gov 

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges 

1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033

404.679.4500 https://sacscoc.org/ 

WHAT IS AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

provides pre-hospital emergency care to acutely ill or injured patients. The EMT course (EMS 105) is offered during the fall and spring semesters and takes just 15 weeks. Course graduates are eligible to take the National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) Examination upon completion. The program is six credits and is offered each semester as an evening course.

ABOUT OUR PROGRAM

• Big Sandy’s Emergency Medical Technician program recognizes the need for realistic, pre-hospital training.
• We have a fully equipped skills laboratory that provides both individual hands-on skills and hi-fidelity stimulation to bring to life the skills mastered.
• Our program combines academic and laboratory courses with high-technology simulation laboratory and field internship.
• You will gain the necessary cognitive knowledge, psychomotor skills, and affective behaviors to succeed as an Emergency Medical Technician.
• The program curriculum comes from the National EMS Education Standards set forth by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services (KBEMS).

PROGRAM GOAL

To prepare competent entry-level Paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains with or without exit points at the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, or Emergency Medical Technician, or Emergency Medical Responder levels.

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Apply for admission to Big Sandy Community & Technical college
2. Complete a FAFSA application.
3. Meet with an admission advisor and enroll in EMS 105.

ESTIMATED COST

• The estimated cost of the Emergency Medical Technician course is $1,220 (tuition & fees: $1,020
• Books, uniform, and supplies: $300

This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in cooperation with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements

WHAT IS AN ADVANCED EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN

• An Advanced Emergency Medical Technician is an advanced level provider who functions as part of a comprehensive EMS response, community, health, or public safety system with medical oversight and is an important link from the scene into the healthcare system.
• Our program prepares students to perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance, including performance of focused advanced skills and pharmacological interventions that are engineered to mitigate specific life-threatening conditions, medical, and psychological conditions. Focuses on a targeted set of skills beyond the level of the EMT.
• The Advanced EMT certificate pathway is offered annually during the spring semester. It is a one semester course meeting two days a week, 8 hours a day.
• Course graduates are eligible to take the National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) Examination upon completion.
• You must hold certification as an EMT either from the Kentucky Board of EMS, or for out of state individuals, you have your NREMT certification. 

ABOUT OUR PROGRAM

• Big Sandy’s Advanced Emergency Medical Technician program recognizes the need for realistic, pre-hospital training.
• We have a fully equipped skills laboratory that provides both individual hands-on skills and hi-fidelity stimulation to bring to life the skills mastered.
• Our program combines academic and laboratory courses with high-technology simulation laboratory and field internship.
• You will gain the necessary cognitive knowledge, psychomotor skills, and affective behaviors to succeed as an Emergency Medical Technician.
• The program curriculum comes from the National EMS Education Standards set forth by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services (KBEMS).

PROGRAM GOAL

To prepare competent entry-level Paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains with or without exit points at the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, or Emergency Medical Technician, or Emergency Medical Responder levels.

APPLICATION PROCESS

The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician certificate program is a Selective Admissions program.

Students must follow all Selective Admissions steps to be considered for the program.

1. Apply for admission to Big Sandy Community & Technical college
2. Complete a FAFSA application.
3. Attend a pre-admission conference.
4. Submit all documeationatoin needed on the pre-admission check list.
5. Complete the online entrance exam with platinum testing.
6. Once accepted into the program, meet with academic advisor, and register for the required classes.

Failure to submit all items on the pre-admission check list will invalidate the candidate application. For further information, please contact the EMS Program Coordinator.

PRE-ADMISSION CONFERENCE
DATES FOR PRE-ADMISSION CONFERENCE

If you are interested in applying, you must attend a pre-admission conference. We will cover your most pressing questions to make sure this is a good fit for you. 

Candidates’ questions will be addressed at pre-admission conferences. Therefore, each candidate must attend a pre-admission conference prior to applying to the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Program.

For more information regarding Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Admissions, please refer to the BSCTC Course Catalog.

WHAT IS A PARAMEDIC

• Paramedics provide pre-hospital emergency care to acutely ill or injured patients with an advanced level of knowledge and skill set.
• Program graduates are eligible to take the National Registry Paramedic (NRP) Examination upon completion.
• Paramedic program enrollment is limited, and students are required to be certified as an EMT before entering paramedic program coursework.
• After you are admitted to the college, you must also apply to the paramedic program. 

ABOUT OUR PROGRAM

• Big Sandy’s paramedic program recognizes the need for realistic, pre-hospital training.
• We have a fully equipped skills laboratory that provides both individual hands-on skills and hi-fidelity stimulation to bring to life the skills mastered.
• Our program combines academic and laboratory courses with high-technology clinical instruction.
• You will gain the necessary cognitive knowledge, psychomotor skills, and affective behaviors to succeed as a Paramedic.
• The program curriculum comes from the National EMS Education Standards set forth by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services (KBEMS).

PROGRAM GOAL

To prepare competent entry-level Paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains with or without exit points at the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, or Emergency Medical Technician, or Emergency Medical Responder levels.

APPLICATION PROCESS

The Emergency Medical Technician—Paramedic certificate program is a Selective Admissions program.

Students must follow all Selective Admissions steps to be considered for the program.

1. Apply for admission to Big Sandy Community & Technical college
2. Complete a FAFSA application.
3. Attend a pre-admission conference.
4. Submit all documeationatoin needed on the pre-admission check list.
5. Complete the online entrance exam with platinum testing.
6. Once accepted into the program, meet with academic advisor, and register for the required classes.

Failure to submit all items on the pre-admission check list will invalidate the candidate application. For further information, please contact the EMS Program Coordinator.

PRE-ADMISSION CONFERENCE
DATES FOR PRE-ADMISSION CONFERENCE

If you are interested in applying, you must attend a pre-admission conference. We will cover your most pressing questions to make sure this is a good fit for you. 

Candidates’ questions will be addressed at pre-admission conferences. Therefore, each candidate must attend a pre-admission conference prior to applying to the Paramedic Technology Program.

For more information regarding Paramedic Technology Admissions, please refer to the BSCTC Course Catalog.

ESTIMATED COST

• The estimated cost of the paramedic certificate program is $8,970 (tuition & fees: $7,650 | books, uniform, and supplies: $1,400*).
• This estimate includes all courses (including pre-requisites) for the entire paramedic certificate program.
• The paramedic program is eligible for federal financial aid or the Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship Program!
• Tuition is based on the in-state tuition rate. For more information about Big Sandy’s tuition and fees, please visit the Tuition and Fees webpage.
• All program costs are subject to change

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• April 23 @ 5:00
• May 1 @ 5:00
• May 9 @ 5:00

All meetings will take place on the Pikeville Campus in room S234.