EMT - PARAMEDIC
Do you have a passion for saving lives?
Through a partnership with the National EMS Academy, our Emergency Medical Technician & Paramedic programs let you master real-world skills in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, where you'll learn how to provide patient care while using critical thinking.
Whether you want to work in emergency rooms or for ambulance providers, security agencies, fire services, telehealth, dispatch centers, EMS instruction, or AeroMed, SoLAcc will prepare you for a life as an EMT or Paramedic after graduation.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The National EMS Academy is a nationally recognized leader in the ambulance industry. Students enjoy the benefits of an academically rigorous program of study, access to simulation laboratories to develop skills, and hands-on clinical experience at local hospitals.
WHERE:
- Alexandria (724 Scott St.)
- Baton Rouge (9213 Interline Ave.)
- Covington (2016 Ronald Reagan Hwy.)
- Houma (144 Equity Blvd.)
- Lafayette (2916 N. University Ave., Bldg. B)
- Lake Charles (721 Enterprise Blvd.)
- New Orleans (5749 Susitna Drive Ste. B, Elmwood, LA 70123)
DEGREE PLANS:
SoLAcc in partnership with the National EMS Academy is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
The future for EMS careers is growing as more and more paramedics begin to act as physician extenders, bridging the gap between physicians' offices and ERs, which results in a lower patient volume for those facilities.
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 require higher levels of reimbursement from insurance companies and higher salaries for those working in the EMS field.
Average Salaries:
- Paramedic: $50,720
- Emergency Medical Technician: $34,940
(Bureau of Labor Statistics, Louisiana Average Salary 2024)
Program Requirements
Students wishing to earn an Associate of Applied Science in EMT- Paramedic from South Louisiana Community College must:
- Submit a history & physical examination report stating they are physically and emotionally fit for the program.
- Provide recent (less than one year) TB skin test or chest x-ray.
- Submit proof of current immunizations.
- Pass a background check.
- Pass a drug screen.
- Possess a CPR card for Basic Life Support.
- Purchase the required class and clinical uniform(s), and supplies as outlined by instructor.
- Adhere to HIPAA and other confidentiality clauses involving client care or clinical training.
- Arrange transportation to clinical sites or any additional trainings or extra-curricular activities.
- Provide evidence of hospitalization insurance to the EMSE departmental office during the first week of the semester when enrolled in clinical/field practicum.
- Adhere to policies prescribed by each clinical agency when involved in clinical or field experiences at that agency.
- Be 18 years old to sit for National Registry.
- Assume the cost of the National Registry EMT and Paramedic examination.
- Assume the cost of Louisiana state licensure fees.
Paramedic Licensure Disclosures
Steps to gain licensure as a Paramedic in the state of Louisiana:
- Complete National Registry Certification (Pass).
- Apply for Louisiana Licensure through the Bureau of EMS.
- Complete Louisiana background check report.
- Pay all required fees.
Detailed steps can be found on the Louisiana Department of Health website.
Students enroll in initial education, which leads to national certification, and then they can apply for state licensure. In the state of Louisiana, both National Registry certification and Louisiana licensure is required by law at each level of prehospital care, except for Emergency Medical Responder (Louisiana Department of Health, 2021).
“The National Registry provides National EMS Certification, which is a validated and legally defensible attestation of competency. Almost all states and territories in the United States require National Registry certification before a state license to practice is issued.” (NREMT, 2021)
South Louisiana Community College’s Paramedic program meets the requirements for both Louisiana licensure and National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Paramedic Certification.
Yes. Upon successful completion of the paramedic program, the student is eligible to sit for the National Registry psychomotor and cognitive exams which are a requirement in the state of Texas for initial licensure. The Paramedic program at South Louisiana Community College meets the education requirements for Louisiana licensure.
Most states require National Registry Certification prior to application for a state license to practice as a Paramedic. A list of National Registry States can be found here: https://www.nremt.org/rwd/public/data/maps
States that require National EMS Certification for initial state licensure may require other steps to become licensed as a Paramedic in that state. Students who are interested in working in a state that requires National EMS Certification prior to initial state licensure will need to contact that state’s Bureau of EMS to determine all other requirements for state licensure.
Montana, New York, and North Carolina do not require National EMS Certification prior to state licensure. If a student is interested in becoming licensed in these states, they will need to contact the state’s Bureau of EMS to determine the requirements for becoming licensed in that state.
South Louisiana Community College has not made a determination of whether its Paramedic program meets the educational standards for licensure in a state that does not require National EMS Certification prior to initial state licensure.
Potential changes to licensure requirements
The Paramedic program director and faculty will monitor changes to National Registry and licensure requirements in all states where the Paramedic program is offered (Texas, Tennessee, Louisiana), and update this site, as well as all program students within 14 days of any substantive changes.
Students who pursue licensure in states outside of Texas, Tennessee and Louisiana should note that licensure changes may occur. While our program may meet the educational requirements for initial licensure, changes in requirements could impact the program’s ability to meet any new educational requirements.
Student Relocation during the course of a program
Students relocating to a different state during the course of Paramedic training must keep in mind that licensing requirements vary by state, and relocating could impact their financial funding, eligibility for state licensure, and transferability of program courses. If students are considering relocating, they should contact their faculty member as soon as possible to discuss any substantive changes to their education, training, financial funding, and prospective licensure.
FLEXIBLE OPTIONS
Want to become a nationally registered Emergency Medical Technician? Take our 2-part EMT industry-training course.
financial aid
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