EMS Academy - LifeCare Medical Transports

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: 6 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)

Qualifications

• Admission Requirements:
• 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