West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Average Annual Cost
The average annual net price that a student who receives federal financial aid pays to cover expenses (e.g. tuition, living expenses, etc.) to attend the school's largest program. Net price is the program's cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received. For public schools, this is only the average cost for in-state students. Negative cost values indicate that the average grant/scholarship aid exceeded the cost of attendance.
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Healthcare Programs
About West Kentucky Community and Technical College
West Kentucky Community and Technical College is one of 16 individual colleges which together comprise the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. Maintaining four of its own campus locations, WKCTC primarily services Ballard, Calloway, Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Marshall, and McCracken counties in Kentucky.
West Kentucky Community and Technical College offers the following healthcare-related courses:
Dental Assisting
A Dental Assistant functions effectively as an integral member of the dental health team and performs chairside assisting and related office and laboratory procedures under the direct supervision of a dentist.
Health Science Technology
Health Science Technology (HST) is designed to prepare students for entry-level career opportunities in the field of health care and health-related services. Many of the general education and core courses are required courses for completion of varied professional health programs, providing a seamless transition into a selective admission program.
Practical Nursing
The Practical Nursing program at WKCTC prepares individuals to practice within the legal scope of practical nursing. Use of the nursing process at the practical nursing level toward the maintenance of health and prevention of illness, the observation and nursing care of persons experiencing changes in their health processes, and the evaluation of health practices of patients are emphasized.
Recent news about West Kentucky Community and Technical College
The resource kiosk on campus is one of 11 that have been placed throughout western Kentucky, and aims to expand access to various resources for people in need.
The Nat and Jo Tilley Dortch Scholars Program was established at the school to honor Nat Dortch and to help students excel in their educational journeys.
The grant was awarded to the college by the Paducah Area Community Reuse Organization.
The West Kentucky Community and Technical College Admissions Roadshow hits the road today to meet with members of the community who may be interested in enrolling at the school. Offices on campus will also be open longer in the coming days to maximize the amount of aid potential students can receive.
Students at the University of Kentucky and West Kentucky Community and Technical College have the opportunity to pursue a Computer Engineering Technology degree thanks to a collaboration between the two schools. The schools have previously collaborated on other degree programs, as well.
In 2003, West Kentucky Technical College and Paducah Community College merged to create West Kentucky Community and Technical College. Celebrations will take place year round.
To celebrate the two-year anniversary of being awarded the $15 million MacKenzie Scott National Philanthropic Trust Grant, West Kentucky Community and Technical College has awarded money to dozens of organizations in the region.
West Kentucky Community and Technical College has been awarded a $210k grant from the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education Healthcare Workforce Collaborative Program. The money will be used to create a program for working Licensed Practical Nurses to become Registered Nurses.
To continue raising awareness about colon health, the 20-foot long inflatable “Incredible Colon” stopped at West Kentucky Community and Technical College after a stay at Baptist Health Paducah. The exhibit shows what a colon looks like from the inside at various stages of health.
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography club at WKCTC will be providing free non-diagnostic ultrasounds to community members who donate needed food items for the campus food pantry in November.
A recent article in Forbes Magazine recognizes WKCTC as the ninth-best community college in the United States.
WKCTC was selected for a federally-funded mentorship program which aims to increase participation in STEM based educational programs, particularly at two-year institutions which tend to serve more students from underrepresented communities.