National EMS Academy

The National EMS Academy, located at 2016 Ronald Reagan Highway in Covington, Louisiana, is a university that provides a positive learning experience for students through a combination of classroom instruction and real-life simulations. The institution offers innovative solutions to real-world problems and continuously monitors its effectiveness. Programs at the National EMS Academy encourage participation and use a team-based approach to active learning. The curricula are peer-reviewed for appropriateness, standardization, and quality.

The National EMS Academy operates in partnership with South Louisiana Community College and the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service. The institution is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs and is an authorized American Heart Association Training Center for CPR and continuing education courses.

Recent promotions at the National EMS Academy include Timothy Dronet as Paramedic Program Manager and Taylor Worsham as Business Manager. The institution also recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of its partnership with South Louisiana Community College in EMS education.

The National EMS Academy named Malynda Smit as Employee of the Year for 2023. The institution values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, providing equal employment opportunities based on individual merit and qualifications. Accommodations are made to meet obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act and state disability laws.