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Baptist Health EMT Course Scholarship

 

Baptist Health Offering Free EMT Training for 30 Participants

Community partners are encouraged to share an important workforce training opportunity. Baptist Health has secured funding to fully cover EMT training for 30 qualified applicants. This creates a no-cost pathway for those who want to enter the EMS field and work in their communities.

The program includes a free EMT course, required textbooks, and a national background check. The only cost not covered is the $104 certification exam fee. Assistance for the exam fee may be available through workforce partners.

After the course, participants take the National Registry of EMTs exam and may apply for employment with ambulance services across the region.

Training Schedule
• Course begins January 20, 2026
• Course ends May 14, 2026, pending class progress
• Classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:30-4:30 PM
• Virtual instruction expected each class day
• Four to five in-person sessions at an approved career center

Application Deadline
• December 20, 2025
• Only 30 seats available

Where to Apply
Applicants must complete the pre-screening and intake process only through one of these workforce development partners:

Southern Indiana Works

Kentucky Career Center – Lincoln Trail (Elizabethtown region)

  • Main office (Elizabethtown): 233 Ring Road, Suite 100, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 — Phone: 270-766-5115 — Contact: Robin Gooden — robin.gooden@workforceinit.com

Goodwill Young Adult Opportunity Center – “The Spot” (Louisville region)

  • Downtown Louisville location: 216 W Chestnut St, Louisville, KY 40202 — Phone: 502-220-4120

After screening, approved applicants receive the program application directly from Baptist Health.

Important Note for Applicants
Some posts online have instructed applicants to apply directly through other Kentucky Career Center sites. Do not apply through sister sites. Applicants must be screened by one of the three listed partner agencies before receiving the approved application packet.

Who Can Apply
• At least 18 years old
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one
• No felony conviction (felony convictions prevent NREMT eligibility)

Certification Requirements
• Complete an approved EMT program
• Complete a national background check within six months
• Pass the NREMT exam then apply for state certification

Physical and Mental Requirements
• Lift and carry 225 lbs with a partner
• Move between locations and perform tasks requiring coordination
• Work in variable lighting and hear with background noise
• Follow instructions, communicate clearly, focus, and retain information

About the Program
This EMT program is funded through a generous contribution from Truist Bank and offered through Baptist Health in partnership with regional workforce agencies.

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