Central Louisiana (UrbanCast: 10/12/2026) – A new group of 9 Emergency Medical Technicians has officially graduated from Acadian’s National EMS Academy’s Central Louisiana campus, ready to step onto the frontlines of local emergency medical care.
Over an intensive 12-week program combining classroom instruction, hands-on clinical experience, and practical skill evaluations, these graduates mastered critical patient assessment, emergency care, and trauma response techniques. Upon passing the National Registry exam, the graduates are ready to begin working on an ambulance, serving their communities.
Newest Graduates
The Central Louisiana campus proudly recognizes its newest graduates:
- Levy Atwood of Ball
- Kayla Bollingham of Hessmer
- Julien Brown of Cottonport
- Abby Dauzat of Hessmer
- Katlin Johnson of Marksville
- Sophia Johnson of Moreauville
- Cameron Miller of Alexandria
- Joshua Poole of Ville Platte
- Sabrina Rendla of Camp Beauregard
“Completing EMT training takes dedication, discipline, and a true commitment to helping others,” said National EMS Academy Director TJ Dronet. “We are proud of these graduates and look forward to the lifesaving work they will do throughout our communities.”
For those interested in pursuing a career in healthcare and emergency services, enrollment is now open for the next Central Louisiana EMT class, starting November 16. Tuition for the upcoming class is discounted to just $400. EMT certification serves as the foundation for a rewarding healthcare career and can open doors to advanced roles, including becoming a Paramedic.
Become A Medic
HOW TO ENROLL: Visit BecomeAMedic.com to explore upcoming classes and start your application.
Acadian’s National EMS Academy offers entry-level, continuing education and refresher courses for a number of EMS career pathways, including EMTs and paramedics. The second largest EMS education provider in the United States, the Academy is a nationally accredited EMS training facility with locations in Louisiana, Texas, and Tennessee and is an authorized American Heart Association Training Center for CPR and ECC courses, underscoring its commitment to high-quality emergency care training.
National EMS Academy is a division of Acadian Companies, which has a global reach and a mission of improving the lives of its patients, customers and employees through its innovative spirit and diverse divisions, also including Acadian Ambulance, Acadian Air Med, Executive Aircraft Charter Service, Acadian Total Security, Safety Management Systems, and Acadian Health.
Source: Acadian Ambulance
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