PUBLIC SAFETY

OFFERINGS

If you’re looking for a community-focused career that allows you to impact and even save lives, Public Safety is for you. Graduates perform critical duties as emergency medical professionals from their first day on the job.

About Our PUBLIC SAFETY Pathway

KVCC’s Emergency Medical Technician program gives students a solid background in the theory and practice of managing medical emergencies.  Emergency services workers make a difference by helping the public in the event of a broad range of accidents and medical incidents through their knowledgeable and rapid response.

WHAT TRAINING AND PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE?

Earn a degree or certificate and start your career or continue your education at a four-year college.

SHORT TERM TRAINING

For those not quite ready to dive into a degree program, short-term online trainings help build career skills or introduce new subjects.

  • BLS Healthcare Provider CPR

YOUR BRIDGE TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE.

96% of KVCC graduates get a job or continue their education within 6 months of graduation.

LAUNCH YOUR CAREER

KVCC graduates have started their careers at top-notch employers such as:

  • Maine General Health
  • Northern Light Health
  • Central Maine Power Company
  • Educare Central Maine

KVCC graduates have used our transfer agreements to continue their education at:

  • Beal University
  • Husson University
  • Purdue University Global
  • Saint Joseph’s College of Maine
  • Southern New Hampshire University
  • Thomas College
  • The University of Maine
  • University of Maine at Augusta
  • University of Maine at Farmington
  • University of Maine at Fort Kent 
  • University of New England 
  • University of Southern Maine
  • Western Governors University

KVCC is…

AFFORDABLE

KVCC has the lowest tuition and fees in all of New England, at $96 per credit. Our three-credit classes usually cost less that $400.

FLEXIBLE

Our online and hybrid offerings help ensure that you can achieve your academic goals, and still keep your work and family life on track while attending KVCC.

SUPPORTIVE

KVCC is dedicated to your success. With our new Academic Support Center, our tutoring program and our engaging faculty, KVCC has the support systems to help you succeed.

WELCOMING

The atmosphere at KVCC is friendly and inclusive. Every member of our community is dedicated to making sure each of us feels welcomed and valued.

CONVENIENT

KVCC is your hometown college. Both campuses are just minutes from I-95, and our classes run from 8am until 9pm, to fit our students’ busy lives.

VIBRANT

Student life at KVCC is exciting and engaging, and we’re dedicated to educating our students about their rights, roles, and responsibilities as citizens.  Come to KVCC and get involved!