Recognized Leadership
15 Years of Service
In 2005, the National EMS Academy received the Lantern Award from the Louisiana Department of Economic Development for its work in alleviating the ongoing shortage of EMTs. The following year, the Academy achieved Organizational Accreditation status with the Continuing Education Coordinating Board for EMS; this accreditation confirms gold standard content material and is recognized by the National Registry of EMTs. NEMSA is also one of only six schools in Louisiana to have its paramedic program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.