You don’t usually need an EMR certification—or, in fact, any previous medical experience—to enroll in an EMT program. But if you want to become a paramedic, you’ll likely first need to get ...

An EMR will start at $11 per hour while taking classes, Leger said. That goes up to $13.50 per hour once they get their certification. After an EMT certification, the pay goes up to $15 per hour.

ROSWELL, Ga. — Every minute counts in a medical emergency, but a national EMS shortage could threaten the time it takes for an ambulance to arrive. "We are the frontline, and everybody expects ...

Through the National EMS Academy you could become an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) or Emergency Care Attendant (ECA).

New Orleans EMS Education Coordinator Matteo Avocato says EMR training for officers is critical because there will always be more officers than there are EMS officials. “They’re going to be ...

Acadian Ambulance honored its 2025 Paramedic and EMT of the Year, Brandi Leonard and Alison Cagle, respectively, from its Hub City service area. The company recognized 32 finalists across its four ...

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Acadian Ambulance recognizes two EMS personnel for their work ethic and dedication serving Acadiana this past year. Hub City’s finest, Paramedic Brandi Leonard and EMT ...

Since becoming an instructor, Simon has taught over 125 EMT-Basic and MFR/EMR students, inspiring and guiding the next generation of EMS professionals. Although based out of Universal Ambulance ...

NEMSA offers courses for a number of EMS career pathways, including EMR, ECA, EMTs and paramedics. Acadian Ambulance’s National EMS Academy announced its recent EMT graduating class in Lafayette ...

The arguments for integrating EMS data and making it available through the electronic medical record (EMR) system include improving continuity of care, supporting medical decision making (MDM ...

The Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) and Healthcare Program is new to ... to pursue a career as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Paramedic or even a Certified Registered Nurse (CRN).