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NorthShore EMT Program

Become an Emergency Medical Technician in 12 weeks

Make A Difference Every Day

EMT is an entry-level position in the emergency medical services field. In as few as 12 weeks, you can learn the skills you will need to work as part of a medical response team. EMTs provide basic emergency medical care and transportation to patients who access the EMS system. Medics make a difference, every day.

Class starts June 2, 2025

Why become an EMT?

  • NorthShore class is subsidized to $400 (normally $1900)

  • Make a direct impact on your community

  • Travel options are available for remote opportunities

  • Acadian Ambulance guarantees job placement for all who pass the course and national registry

2016 Ronald Reagan Hwy
(Formerly Hwy 190 Bypass)
Covington, LA 70433

emt training

The Skills You Will Learn

  • Opening the airway and providing artificial ventilation
  • Delivery of semi-automated defibrillation
  • Controlling severe bleeding
  • Dressing and bandaging wounds
  • Splinting injured extremities
  • Delivery and care of infants
  • Emergency care for patients
  • Communications and medical record-keeping

Hear it from our medics

Perks of Acadian

  • Stable Income

  • Employee-Owned

  • Comprehensive Benefits