The Franklin County Career and Technical Center (FCCTC) announced that an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program will be offered to students for the upcoming 2026–27 school year. FCCTC received more than $79,000 through the Kentucky Rural Health Transformation Grant to outfit the program with modern training technology and patient simulation tools, giving high school students a direct pathway into emergency medical services (EMS) and healthcare careers.
Following the National EMS Education Standards and Kentucky Board of EMS requirements, the curriculum offers a comprehensive blend of classroom instruction, hands-on skills laboratories, patient simulation, clinical experiences, and ambulance field internships. Students will develop knowledge and skills in patient assessment, airway management, trauma care, medical and cardiac emergencies, EMS operations, communication, teamwork, and critical thinking.
The inaugural class is capped at ten students, with eight already enrolled for the upcoming year. This small class size ensures individualized instruction and the extensive, hands-on skills practice essential for EMS education.
“This program is about much more than earning a certification; it’s about creating opportunities for students while strengthening the future EMS workforce in our region,” said Captain Kenneth Barnett, Program Instructor. “Thanks to the Kentucky Rural Health Transformation Grant, our students will train with modern equipment and gain real-world experience that prepares them to serve their communities with confidence. We’re excited to bring this program to Franklin County and help develop the next generation of emergency medical professionals.”
Students who complete the course will earn their CPR/BLS certification and finish a Kentucky-approved EMT education program. Upon meeting all requirements, graduates will be eligible to take the National Registry EMT (NREMT) examination, the official certification needed to become a licensed EMT.
The EMT program directly complements FCCTC’s existing Fire Science program, giving students a well-rounded foundation to launch public safety and medical careers right after high school.
The Franklin County Career & Technical Center provides specialized vocational, technical, and academic education to prepare students for college and career readiness in high-demand fields.
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