Acadian Ambulance College Program

If you are a current college student, we want you to work with us part-time!

Through our new college program, you can take the National EMS Academy’s EMT course and work as an EMT part-time while you attend school. Acadian will cover your National EMS Academy tuition and fees.

Stand apart from your peers. Gain valuable field experience and earn patient care hours toward your degree!

Participants agree to a 2-year work commitment with Acadian Ambulance.

Who is Eligible for the Program?

Program Requirements

  • At least 18 years of age
  • Licensed driver for at least 1 year
  • Enrolled in an undergraduate program
  • Interested in pursuing a career in the medical field
  • Willing to work part-time for Acadian Ambulance in a two-year commitment
Mackenzie Johnson

Why Choose Acadian?

  • Dynamic Career Settings: Go beyond standard ambulance calls with opportunities at major festivals, sporting events, and cultural celebrations across dynamic regions like Texas, Tennessee, and Louisiana.

  • Diverse Professional Pathways: Leverage rapid organizational growth across six distinct divisions to advance your medical career—offering specialized paths for EMTs, paramedics, RNs, and LPNs.

  • Heart-First Care: Go beyond basic clinical skills—deliver meaningful, human-centered care where the small details make a big impact every day.

  • Real Purpose: Make a tangible difference in patients’ lives through genuine compassion, advocacy, and hands-on support.

  • Total Medic Support: Experience a culture that puts your physical, mental, and emotional health first—backed by continuous investments in work-life balance and top-tier equipment.

  • Invested in Your Best: Work for an agency relentlessly driven to improve, innovate, and remain the premier EMS employer in the nation.

  • Inclusive Culture: Join a high-performing team that truly values and celebrates diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and identities.

  • Stronger Together: Work in an environment where inclusion drives a more caring, supportive, and resilient workplace.

Careers in EMS at Acadian Ambulance

Are you ready for the next step??

EMS is a vital industry, with the roles of the EMT and paramedic continuing to be in high demand. Over the next 10 years, the increased demand and responsibility for EMS professionals will require moving from technical certificate programs to full-on degree programs.