EMT Academy

Job DetailsJob Location: Newport News, VA 23607Position Type: Lifecare Medical TransportsJob Category: EMS Academy NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR OUR SEPTEMBER EMS TRAINING ACADEMY!  Transform Passion into Profession. Enroll, Elevate, and Emerge with Priority!   Location: Newport News, VA Family Company: LifeCare Medical Transports Class Start Date: September 14, 2026 Class End Date: October 16, 2026 Are you passionate about helping others? Ready to begin a rewarding and fast-paced career in emergency medicine? Join our Priority EMS Training Academy and take the first step toward becoming a certified EMT-B. Why Choose the Priority Ambulance family of companies? At Priority Ambulance, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. As one of the leading EMS providers in the nation, we’re dedicated to supporting your growth. Our EMS Training Academy is designed to equip you with the knowledge, hands-on skills, and real-world experience needed to excel in the field—and we’ll be with you every step of the way. Graduates of our EMS Training Academies are offered a full-time EMT-B position with LifeCare Medical Transports, a proud part of the Priority Ambulance Family of Companies, with a minimum 24-month full-time employment commitment following licensure.   Academy Details: Format: Live, instructor-led classroom sessions and labs as well as clinical rotations Location: Newport News, VA (On-Site) Schedule: Monday through Friday 9am - 5pm (times are subject to change based on training schedule) one-hour unpaid lunch break each day. (Up to 40 hours per week) Clinical Rotations: 24 total clinical hours on LifeCare Ambulances Program Length: 5 weeks Certification Level: EMT-B  ‍ Expected from Participants: Full engagement with attendance to all classes, labs, and clinical rotations. prompt testing for License upon course completion. commitment to work for LifeCare Medical Transports in a full-time position for at least 2 years following licensure. What You’ll Receive: $15/hr. Student Wage (Upon successful certification as an EMT-B, participants will be eligible for a pay increase to reflect their new qualifications.) Full-Time Employee Benefits Tuition Coverage Textbooks and Uniforms Provided Licensing and National Registry Exam Fees Included (up to two sittings for the National Registry Exam within two months of successfully completing the EMS Academy) Secure Your Seat – Limited Availability! Seats are limited and fill quickly. If you’re ready to make a difference and begin a stable, respected, and exciting career path, apply now! Your future in emergency medicine starts here.     Qualifications  Admission Requirements: To qualify, applicants must: Be 18 years of age or older Have a high school diploma or GED Hold a valid and current driver’s license Be able to pass: A pre-employment interview Pre-employment testing (FISDAP Exam) Background check (including Motor Vehicle Record screening) Drug screening #IND1