BATON ROUGE — Acadian Ambulance's Baton Rouge EMT course began on Monday, offering trainees a direct path to beginning a career in emergency medicine. 

The 12-week hybrid EMT course offered at a discounted tuition of $400 serves as the essential foundation for those looking to advance in Paramedic, Flight Paramedic, or leadership roles in the industry. 

“An EMT is often the first face a person sees in an emergency, and that carries a tremendous amount of weight,” said TJ Dronet, Senior Director of National EMS Academy. “Our goal is to ensure our graduates aren’t just certified; they’re capable and confident.”

Brian Cowart, a recruiter for Acadian Ambulance, recently visited 2une In to share details about the opportunity