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Training Academy

For over two decades, St. Charles County Ambulance District has prepared the next generation of skilled clinicians via our Training Academy. We offer Paramedic, EMT, and CEU/Certificate courses led by experienced paramedics that develop patient-centric critical thinking skills, preparing students for a rewarding career in EMS. 

More recently, we launched the Paramedic Exploration Academy – an immersive, hands-on opportunity for high school students considering medical or first responder careers to learn about the profession.

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EMT Program

Applications for the Fall 2024 EMT Program will be available in May. Overview SCCAD’s EMS Academy offers two EMT classes this year beginning in January and August. The January and August classes meet on Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and run for approximately five months. Some virtual and some Saturday classes may also […]

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Paramedic Exploration Academy

The SCCAD Paramedic Exploration Academy is an immersive experience intended to provide high school students considering a career in healthcare or as a first responder an opportunity to learn more about a career in emergency medical services and mobile healthcare. Throughout the five-week program, attendees will meet and interact with a wide array of individuals […]

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Paramedic Program

Registration is now closed for SCCAD’s Spring 2024 Paramedic Program.  Information will be available for the Fall 2024 program in May. Overview SCCAD’s Training Academy offers a Paramedic Program beginning in August and January each year.  The August class meets most Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The January class meets most Mondays […]

CEU & Certificate Courses

In addition to our American Heart Association, EMT and Paramedic Programs, St. Charles County Ambulance District’s Training Center offers a variety of CEU and Certificate Courses that yield continuing education credit for paramedics, EMTs and other providers. Our course offerings change regularly based on demand and availability.