Transform Passion into Profession. Enroll, Elevate, and Emerge with Priority!

Our training academies are designed by experienced professionals to provide the highest quality education and training to support your career in EMS and follow the National Standard Curriculum as defined by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (www.nremt.org). This course has been approved through the individual State Office of EMS.

Upon completion of our program, you will have the skills and knowledge necessary to pass the cognitive and psychomotor exams required by NREMT. Clinical third rides are completed on our 911-Advanced Life Support and BLS Ambulances, providing real-life emergency experience. You are actively engaged and challenged to be part of our team!

The Priority Ambulance Family of Companies covers all tuition and fees.

Requirements

To be considered for entry into the EMS Academy, applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED (required)
  • At least 18 years of age (21 years of age in Arizona)
  • Valid and active driver’s license
  • U.S. work authorization
  • Ability to pass all pre-employment requirements, including:
    • Interview process
    • Entrance exam or assessment
    • Background check
    • Drug screening
    • Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) screening
  • Willingness to commit to the full academy schedule and training timeline
  • Full-time employment commitment following licensure (typically 12, 18, or 24 months based on class certification level)

Ongoing Academies

ARIZONA

EMT BASIC CLASS – CLOSED | PHOENIX, AZ – MARICOPA AMBULANCE

  • Accelerated 9-week EMT class
  • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a paid 1-hour lunch. Monday through Thursday, Friday – home study day with a project due for Maricopa
  • Paid wages ($14.35/HR)

GEORGIA

EMT B EMT CLASS – SEPTEMBER 8 – NOVEMBER 17, 2025 | SAVANNAH, GA – CENTRAL EMS

  • Accelerated 10-week EMT class
  • 40-hour weekly schedule (includes 48 total clinical hours)
  • Paid wages ($13/HR)

EMT B CLASS – SEPTEMBER 8 – NOVEMBER 17, 2025 | ROSWELL, GA – CENTRAL EMS

  • Accelerated 10-week EMT class
  • 48 clinical hours on Central EMS ambulances
  • Paid wages ($13/HR)

EMT BASIC CLASS – CLOSED | ROSSVILLE, GA – PUCKETT EMS

  • Accelerated 10-week EMT class
  • 40-hour weekly schedule (includes 60 total clinical hours); Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Paid wages ($13.25/HR)

EMT BASIC CLASS – CLOSED | WATKINSVILLE, GA – NATIONAL EMS

  • Accelerated 9-week EMT class
  • 40-hour weekly schedule (includes 60+ clinical hours)
  • Paid wages ($10/HR)

NEW YORK

EMT BASIC CLASS – CLOSED | OLEAN, NY – TRANS AM AMBULANCE

  • Accelerated 10-week EMT class
  • 40-hour weekly schedule (includes 24 clinical hours)
  • Paid wages ($16/HR)

SOUTH CAROLINA

EMT BASIC CLASS – SEPTEMBER 1 – NOVEMBER 21, 2025 | ANDERSON, SC – MEDSHORE AMBULANCE

  • Accelerated 12-week EMT class
  • 40-hour weekly schedule (Minimum 10 patient contacts & minimum 4 shifts on 911 truck)
  • Paid wages ($15/HR)

EMT BASIC CLASS – SEPTEMBER 8 – NOVEMBER 21, 2025 | FLORENCE, SC – GUARDIAN AMBULANCE

  • Accelerated 12-week EMT class
  • 40-hour weekly schedule (minimum of 30 hours dedicated to classroom instructional time and 10 patient contacts)
  • Paid wages ($16/HR)

TENNESSEE

EMT BASIC CLASS – JULY 28 – OCTOBER 17, 2025 | CORDOVA, TN – BAPTIST AMBULANCE

  • Accelerated 12-week EMT class
  • 40-hour weekly schedule (includes 84 clinical hours)
  • Paid wages ($10/HR)

EMT BASIC CLASS – CLOSED | OLD HICKORY, TN – FIRST CALL AMBULANCE

  • Accelerated 12-week EMT class
  • 40-hour weekly schedule (includes 96 clinical hours)
  • Paid wages ($12/HR)

EMT BASIC CLASS – SEPTEMBER 4 – NOVEMBER 14, 2025 | KNOXVILLE, TN – PRIORITY AMBULANCE

  • Accelerated 10-week EMT class
  • 40-hour weekly schedule (includes 48 clinical hours)
  • Paid wages ($15/HR)

VIRIGINA

EMT BASIC CLASS – CLOSED | FREDERICKSBURG, VA – LIFECARE MEDICAL TRANSPORTS

  • Accelerated 8-week EMT class
  • 40-hour weekly schedule (includes 24 clinical hours)
  • Paid wages ($15/HR)

WYOMING

EMT BASIC CLASS – CLOSED | RIVERTON, WY – FRONTIER AMBULANCE

  • Accelerated 12-week EMT class
  • 40-hour weekly schedule (includes 80 clinical hours); 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday
  • Paid wages ($10/HR)