Admission Requirements for the EMT Basic Program

The EMT-B course is approximately five months and includes a 10-hour observation at an advanced life support ambulance service or an emergency room.

State regulations pertaining to becoming an EMT-B:

• The student is at least sixteen years of age (must be at least 18 at time of certification)
• The student is currently enrolled in grades 9 – 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.0 or holds a high school diploma or GED
• The student understands, reads, speaks, and writes the English language with a comprehension and performance level equal to at least the ninth grade of education, otherwise known as Level 4, verified by testing as necessary
• The student is not currently subject to disciplinary action pursuant to KRS Chapter 311A that would prevent certification
• The student meets all additional requirements established by KEMSA and or Western Kentucky University
• The student holds a valid motor vehicle operator’s license or learners permit from a state or territory in the United States