Campus locations include:
- Alexandria, LA – Discounted $400 tuition
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Covington, LA
- Lafayette, LA – Discounted $400 tuition
- Lake Charles, LA – Discounted $400 tuition
- Monroe, LA – Discounted $400 tuition
- New Orleans, LA
- Thibodaux, LA
- Austin, TX
- Beaumont, TX – Discounted $600 tuition
- Dallas, TX – Discounted $600 tuition
- Houston, TX – Discounted $600 tuition
- San Antonio, TX
- Memphis, TN – Class starts September 14
- Nashville, TN – Class starts September 14
The National EMS Academy streamlines the path to certification without sacrificing quality. The EMT class’ hybrid format blends flexible online coursework with intensive, hands-on field training, ensuring you gain the real-world confidence required to save lives.
“Our goal is to ensure that graduates walk out the classroom door and toward an ambulance door not just holding a certificate, but as confident, capable professionals ready to deliver real care,” said TJ Dronet, Senior Director of the National EMS Academy.
The EMT program serves as a direct pipeline to employment with Acadian Ambulance. Following the 12-week course and successful completion of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) exam, graduates are eligible to apply for open EMT positions. To support professional career growth, Acadian Ambulance also provides tuition reimbursement programs and clear paths for advancement into roles like Paramedic, Flight Paramedic, or EMS leadership.
Enrollment Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum age of 17 (must be 18 to take the NREMT exam and begin employment)
Prospective students can find more information or begin the registration process at www.BecomeAMedic.com.
Orientation is on August 25 or 26, 2026.
About National EMS Academy
Acadian’s National EMS Academy offers entry-level, continuing education and refresher courses for a number of EMS career pathways, including EMTs and paramedics. It is a nationally accredited EMS training facility with 15 locations in Louisiana, Texas, and Tennessee and is an authorized American Heart Association Training Center for CPR and ECC courses, underscoring its commitment to high-quality emergency care training.
About Acadian Ambulance
Acadian Ambulance is the largest employee-owned ambulance service in the nation, providing transportation and medical services to areas in Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, and Tennessee. It is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services, and a member of the American Ambulance Association, dedicated to safeguarding the future of mobile healthcare through advocacy, thought leadership, and education. Its sister division, Acadian Air Med, is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems.
