This information is designed to give you a general overview of required courses and will allow you some idea of the general time span for each of the various options. The options include the following:

This degree is for the student who may or may not already be an EMT and desires to become a paramedic. This option does require some general education course work and will require at least 2 years including one full summer to complete. You may enter this option as a high school graduate without any prior experience. Successful completion will allow eligibility to sit for National Registry of EMT-P board examination.

This option is for the student who desires to be an EMT-B (Emergency Medical Technician – Basic). This requires 7 credit hours taken in one semester. Successful completion allows eligibility to sit NREMT board examination. No prior experience required.

This option is for the student who is already enrolled in EKU and chooses to declare a minor in EMC. Successful completion grants adequate credit hours to fulfill a minor and the student will be eligible to sit NREMT-B board examination. No prior experience required.