EMT Apprentice Program

Smith Ambulance; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Smith Ambulance Services offers a PAID Apprentice program to educate candidates and prepare them to pass the National Registry Exam to become a licensed EMT. The accelerated 6-week class runs Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm, with required clinical and ride-time hours; students are paid during the course.

Upon successful completion, graduates may be hired by sister companies with salaries ranging from $34,185 to $49,740 depending on shift and schedule.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Hold a valid Ohio Driver's License.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Complete the pre-entrance examination - given prior to the interview.
• Personal Health History, Immunization record, and Physician Physical Exam (Forms will be distributed in Acceptance Packet).
• 10 Panel Urine Toxicology Screen is required. Results must be negative, includes THC.

Responsibilities

• Complete the 6-week paid apprentice program.
• Prepare for the National Registry EMT exam.
• Clinical and ride-time hours are required for the course.
• Upon completion, potential hire by sister companies with salary range based on shift.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Smith Ambulance Services is offering a PAID Apprentice program that will educate candidates and prepare them to successfully complete the National Registry Exam to become a licensed EMT. This is an accelerated class, lasting 6 weeks. Class times will be Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. Clinical and ride time hours are also required for the course. While in class, students will be paid. After successfully completion of the National Registry exam, students can be hired by any of the sister companies where the salary ranges from $34,185 to $49,740 depending on the shift and schedule chosen.

Next class will start September 2026. Any applications submitted between now and mid August will be considered for that class.

MINIMUM APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 18 years of age
• Hold a valid Ohio Driver's License
• High School diploma or GED

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

• Complete the pre-entrance examination - given prior to the interview
• Personal Health History, Immunization record, and Physician Physical Exam (Forms will be distributed in Acceptance Packet).
• 10 Panel Urine Toxicology Screen is required. Results must be negative, includes THC. (Will be completed at interview)

Smith Ambulance is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, or national origin.