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Traditional EMT Program

The traditional EMT program is a hybrid course. Students will be able to complete the academic elements of the course online and will spend approximately 70 hours in a classroom learning hands-on skills. It will take as few as 12 weeks to complete all courses and earn a certificate.

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Accelerated EMT Program

The National EMS Academy and Acadian Ambulance Service work together to train and hire individuals who are interested in becoming an Emergency Medical Technician. The accelerated program is an advanced, seven to eight-week course, where approximately 20-30 applicants will be selected for the program. Once the course is completed, the individuals will be hired as full-time employees through Acadian Ambulance Service. At this time, there are no classes available.

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Emergency Care Attendant & Emergency Medical Responder

ECAs and EMRs provide appropriate, efficient and timely prehospital basic life support care and transportation of the sick and injured in accordance with local, state, national and Acadian Ambulance standards of practice.

ECAs and EMRs will be paired with another medical provider with the minimum certification of EMT.

Anatomy & Physiology and Paramedic Program

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Careers in EMS

Your journey doesn’t stop here.

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. This professionalization of the field will ultimately lead to higher salaries for those working in the EMS field.

What’s more, the economic outlook for this field is positive. According to the US Department of Labor, the employment of EMTs and paramedics is projected to grow by 15% between 2016 and 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations.

EMT Quick Facts

  • At least 18 years old before the date of the certification exam
  • High School Diploma/GED/HiSET or college transcript
  • Demonstrate a minimum standard of reading aptitude
  • Physically able to perform the duties of an EMT
  • Verification of immunization records
  • AHA BLS CPR certification or ARC CPR for the professional rescuer
  • Emergency rooms
  • Ambulance providers
  • Security agencies
  • Telehealth
  • Dispatch centers
  • Police agencies
  • Fire services

Paramedic Quick Facts

  • At least 18 years old before the date of the certification exam
  • EMT – National Registered or State Registered
  • High School Diploma/GED/HiSET or college transcript
  • AHA BLS CPR certification or ARC CPR for the professional rescuer
  • Verification of immunization records
  • Enrollment through SLCC (apply at solacc.edu)
  • Emergency rooms
  • Ambulance providers
  • Security agencies
  • Fire services
  • Telehealth
  • Dispatch centers
  • Aeromedical services
  • EMS instruction
  • Police agencies
  • Management
  • Oil & Gas industries

Fully Accredited

NEMSA now trains at 15 different sites throughout Louisiana, Tennessee, and Texas.

NEMSA is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs and collaborates with South Louisiana Community College and Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service to educate EMTs and paramedics for agencies throughout the United States.