EMT Academy

Priority Ondemand; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time benefits

Tuition coverage

Textbooks provided

Licensing fees included

Job summary

Priority Ambulance's EMS Training Academy in Newport News, VA offers a live, instructor-led program to earn EMT-B certification through hands-on labs and clinical rotations.

Participants attend Monday through Friday, 9am–5pm, for five weeks, with a focus on core EMS skills, patient care, and readiness for full-time positions with LifeCare Medical Transports after licensure.

Qualifications

• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Hold a valid and current driver’s license.
• Pass: pre-employment interview, testing (FISDAP), background check, and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Attend all classes, labs, and clinical rotations with full engagement.
• Test for licensure promptly upon course completion.
• Commit to a full-time position with LifeCare Medical Transports for at least 2 years after licensure.

Skills

Attendance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Newport News, VA 23607.

Position Type: Lifecare Medical Transports.

Job Category: EMS Academy.

Class Start Date: September 14, 2026.

Class End Date: October 16, 2026.

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

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)

Seats are limited and fill quickly.

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