EMT classes in Kentucky
15 EMT and paramedic programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
15 schools offer these EMT and paramedic programs, and Kentucky has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.
EMTs and paramedics assess injuries and illnesses, give emergency medical care and may take patients to hospital. A basic EMT course usually takes less than a year and the intermediate level up to two, and every state requires a license.1 In Kentucky, 15 of the 15 programs take students without a high school diploma.
See the 15 programsHow much do EMT classes cost in Kentucky?
$2,263 to $10,988
is what most programs cost if you pay yourself
All 9 programs with a price: $1,020 to $38,144
- Finished the program
- 63%
- Working 6 months later
- 77%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $30,800
- Length
- 1 to 16 weeks
Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Kentucky may also offer EMT classes. How these figures are made
EMT classes in Huntington, Richmond, Cincinnati and other Kentucky cities
Choosing an area filters the list below. 3 more programs are in 3 other areas, 5 in smaller cities and towns.
All 15 EMT and paramedic programs in Kentucky approved for funding
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15 programs
Bachelor of Science-Emergency Medical Care
Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$34,800Price if you pay yourself$38,144Program website, Bachelor of Science-Emergency Medical Care at Eastern Kentucky UniversityMore details about Bachelor of Science-Emergency Medical Care at Eastern Kentucky University
- Finished
- 29%
- Working at 6 months
- 48%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,705
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $16,000
- Students counted
- 493
- a year, estimated
- $34,800
- price
- $38,144
Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic
Gateway Community and Technical College, Florence
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$33,200Price if you pay yourself$11,590Program website, Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic at Gateway Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic at Gateway Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 10%
- Working at 6 months
- 77%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,298
- Length
- 104 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,800
- Students counted
- 212
- a year, estimated
- $33,200
- price
- $11,590
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Standard or Hybrid Program
Emtpky, Lexington
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$30,500Price if you pay yourself$2,263Program website, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Standard or Hybrid Program at EmtpkyMore details about Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Standard or Hybrid Program at Emtpky
- Finished
- 78%
- Working at 6 months
- 78%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,634
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $392
- Students counted
- 200
- a year, estimated
- $30,500
- price
- $2,263
Emergency Medical Services Paramedic
Southeast KY Community and Technical College, Cumberland
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$31,100Price if you pay yourself$8,036Program website, Emergency Medical Services Paramedic at Southeast KY Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Emergency Medical Services Paramedic at Southeast KY Community and Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- 53%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,768
- Length
- 1 week, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,150
- Students counted
- 16
- a year, estimated
- $31,100
- price
- $8,036
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
Barren-Metcalfe Emergency Medical Services, Glasgow
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$14,000Price if you pay yourselfNot reportedMore details about Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). at Barren-Metcalfe Emergency Medical Services
- Finished
- 63%
- Working at 6 months
- 100%
- Earned in a quarter
- $3,499
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- 16
- a year, estimated
- $14,000
- price
- Not reported
EMT Basic
McCreary County EMS, Whitley City
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$23,400Price if you pay yourself$1,020More details about EMT Basic at McCreary County EMS
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 100%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,859
- Length
- 24 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 12
- a year, estimated
- $23,400
- price
- $1,020
Emergency Medical Technician
West Kentucky Community and Technical College, Paducah
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,100Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at West Kentucky Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Emergency Medical Technician at West Kentucky Community and Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $550
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $1,100
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician-Certificate
Somerset Community College, Somerset
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,636Program website, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician-Certificate at Somerset Community CollegeMore details about Advanced Emergency Medical Technician-Certificate at Somerset Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 1 week, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $275
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $2,636
Emergency Medical Services Paramedic
Hazard Community and Technical College, Hazard
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$10,604Program website, Emergency Medical Services Paramedic at Hazard Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Emergency Medical Services Paramedic at Hazard Community and Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 1 week, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,100
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $10,604
Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic
Ashland Community and Technical College, Ashland
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$10,988Program website, Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic at Ashland Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic at Ashland Community and Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 2 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,500
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $10,988
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Big Sandy Community and Technical College, Prestonsburg
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician at Big Sandy Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Advanced Emergency Medical Technician at Big Sandy Community and Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 1 week, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
Emergency Medical Technician - EMT Basic
KCTCS SFRT Area 12, Hazard
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Emergency Medical Technician - EMT Basic at KCTCS SFRT Area 12More details about Emergency Medical Technician - EMT Basic at KCTCS SFRT Area 12
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 1 week, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
Patriot Management and Investments Co LLC, Ashland
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedMore details about Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). at Patriot Management and Investments Co LLC
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
Corbin Area Technology Center, Jackson
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedMore details about Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). at Corbin Area Technology Center
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
Hopkinsville Fire & EMS, Hopkinsville
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedMore details about Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). at Hopkinsville Fire & EMS
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
No programs match these filters.
How to pay for EMT classes in Kentucky
Workforce funding can pay for EMT classes in Kentucky
Every program on this page is approved for public workforce funding, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.2People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.3
Ask at an American Job Center
Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).4
Financial aid and grants for EMT classes
Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.56
GI Bill for EMT classes
Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.7
The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.
Where the Kentucky EMT and paramedic program numbers come from
Which Kentucky EMT and paramedic programs are on this list?
These are the EMT and paramedic programs Kentucky approved for public workforce funding (the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). The list covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Kentucky offers.
How Kentucky EMT and paramedic program prices are reported
The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.
What the graduate results of these programs measure
The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.
Why do some EMT and paramedic programs say "Not reported"?
Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.
Why the kind of school is left off each program
The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.
Sources for the facts about EMT classes in Kentucky
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: EMTs and Paramedics
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs