EMT Certification Courses Start Nov. 16, 2026 | 13 Campuses in Louisiana and Texas
Every life-saving story starts with someone who chose to answer the call.
This November, the National EMS Academy is opening doors for local residents looking to get into the driver’s seat of a rewarding healthcare career with its upcoming EMT training program. Designed to streamline the journey for aspiring frontline workers, the hands-on course provides a fast, direct route from the classroom to a full-time role at Acadian Ambulance.
Campus locations include:
- Alexandria, LA – Discounted $400 tuition
- Baton Rouge, LA – Discounted $400 tuition
- 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 –
- Houston, TX –
- San Antonio, TX
Key Program & Enrollment Details
- Class Start Date: November 16, 2026
- Mandatory Orientation: November 3 or November 4, 2026
- Tuition: $1,200
- Education Requirement: High school diploma, GED, or HiSET equivalent
Format: The hybrid program allows students to complete coursework online while attending hands-on skills labs in person. Designed to turn entry-level students into confident first responders, the curriculum equips students to pass the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) exam in just three months.
“People across San Antonio are looking for meaningful, stable careers,” said TJ Dronet, Senior Director of the National EMS Academy. “By providing a direct pathway into the field, we’re making it easier than ever for residents, from recent graduates to career changers, to step directly into healthcare, earn a solid living, and serve their communities.”
Graduates gain a direct pipeline to full-time employment with Acadian Ambulance, including:
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Competitive pay, benefits, and flexible scheduling
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Pathways to advance into Paramedic, Critical Care Transport Paramedic, Flight Paramedic, or leadership roles
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Opportunity to become an employee-owner, paving the way for a strong retirement
Prospective students can find class details and register online at www.BecomeAMedic.com.
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.
