Are you ready to take the next step in your EMS career?
Adair County Ambulance District – the ACADemy is proud to announce the
2026-27 Paramedic Program
Start Date: January, 2026
Registration Closes: August 1, 2025
12-Month Program – Diadetic
Cost: $8000.00 includes all associated cost
Contact Darrell Crooks, Chief Training Officer
for further information by emailing
academy@academs.us
Overview
The Paramedic (NRP) program is designed for the student who desires education with a career goal as a paramedic. A certificate of completion will be offered upon completion of the curriculum and successful passing of the National Registry Exam. The certificate of achievement from the ACADemy will be awarded after the student has completed all program and certificate requirements.
The EMTP curriculum meets all requirements as outlined in the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic National Standard Curriculum.
Time Commitment
The program is 1,100+ hours in length and based on specific objectives. The didactic/classroom phase includes 650+ hours of instruction. Activities include lectures, skills lab sessions, demonstrations and simulations. The second phase is completed in the hospital environment where the student is provided the opportunity to apply the cognitive knowledge and psychomotor skills gained in the classroom setting. The student is under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse and will participate in direct patient care. The student must complete at least 250+ hours of clinical/hospital experience. The third and final component of the paramedic program is the field rotation phase. The student will complete 250+ hours and apply the knowledge and skills gained in the classroom and hospital under the direct supervision of a preceptor that is currently functioning in the role of a paramedic.
Program Outcomes:
Requirements:
High School Diploma/GED
Valid EMT License
Up-To-Date Immunizations w/ Records
Drug Screening and Background Check – (Completed by school)
Course curriculum will consist of:
- Bledsoe’s Paramedic Care 6th Edition with digital access to book and Pearson MyBrady Lab
- Platinum testing and record tracking
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
- Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC)
- Anatomy & Physiology
Additional Benefits:
Office 365 – student version
Professional Insurance
Uniform Shirts
Job Shirts
Clinical experiences
Access to state-of-the-art high-fidelity manikins
Certifications in several NAEMT course
Tuition and Fees:
| Program Expenses | Paramedic |
|---|---|
| Total Program Cost | $8,000 |
| Tuition | $6,500 |
| Application Registration Fee (Non-refundable) | $250 |
| Textbook(s) and Platform Access | $600 |
| Platinum Education Group | $200 |
| Background & Drug Screening | $75 |
| Student Liability Insurance | $75 |
| Incidentals and Disposable equipment | $300 |
Refund Policy
The ACADemy must receive a course withdrawal letter and request for refund to process a refund for the course tuition. Students are responsible for payment of all assessed educational/tuition fees that have been accrued. Students who withdraw from the Paramedic Course after classes have begun are subject to the following refund schedule:
Before class begins: Full Refund
Before the 2nd class: 90%
Before the 4th class: 50%
After the 5th class or later: No Refund
*No refund shall exceed the amount of fees actually paid, the application fee will not be returned as it is non-refundable.
Payment plans are available. Arrangements can be made for payment plans prior to the first scheduled day of class. Students who request payment plans will be required to complete a payment plan agreement; acceptance will be at the discretion of the Program Director or designee.
EMS Scholarships & Financial Assistance:
Bryant Gladney Paramedic Education Scholarship
https://www.gladneyfoundation.org/scholarship
Scholarship for students attending a program to become a Paramedic. Seeking students who display a strong passion for serving their community and plan to pursue a life-long career in emergency medicine. They award four $1,500 scholarships per semester.
Bound Tree Medical Legacy Scholarship Program
https://www.boundtree.com/scholarship-program?source=google&gclid=COHpno6e0LcCFQtgMgodXnkA2
Children of career or volunteer Emergency medical Technicians, Paramedics or Firefighters can apply for financial support with EMT or Paramedic education process.
Platinum Educational Group’s Smith Scholarship Award
https://www.platinumed.com/scholarships/
This $1500 scholarship is available to all EMS, Nursing, and Allied Health students nationwide — no essay required! One $1500 scholarship will be awarded for each category (3 separate scholarship winners in total).
Adair County Ambulance EMS Memorial Scholarship
http://www.academs.us/2025/01/09/ems-memorial-scholarship/
The EMS Memorial Scholarship has been established to carry on the legacy of EMS Providers who have served the citizens of Adair County and beyond for many years. This scholarship helps carry on the passion these providers exhibited while serving the public during their time of need. These providers laid the foundation in providing compassionate, quality patient care to those in need and have achieved the mark of excellence in doing so. Current and future EMS providers can utilize this scholarship to advance in the field of EMS and achieve the quality training it takes to become a leader in the EMS field.
The EMS Memorial Scholarship accepts applications for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Courses and Paramedic Courses taught by Bureau of EMS recognized training entities in Northeast Missouri.
Missouri Career Center
https://jobs.mo.gov/jobseeker/training-and-education
If you fall into certain eligible categories, special assistance may be available. These categories include certain individuals affected by a lay-off, disability, or veterans. Check with your Missouri Career Center to learn more. If you have been approved for training assistance through the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) we can assist you if you are interested in a career as a Paramedic.
Accreditation Information
The ACADemy Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of Committee on Accreditation of Education Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 113th St. N., #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org
Committee on Accreditation of Education Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions
8301 Lakeview Parkway
Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
214-703-8445
www.coaemsp.org
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