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EMT classes in Louisiana

16 EMT (emergency medical technician) and paramedic programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

8 schools offer these EMT and paramedic programs, and Louisiana has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

EMTs and paramedics assess injuries and illnesses, give emergency medical care and may take patients to hospital. A basic EMT course usually takes less than a year and the intermediate level up to two, and every state requires a license.1 Every state recognizes National Registry (NREMT) certification as proof of entry-level skill before it issues an EMT license.2

In Louisiana, 9 of the 16 programs take students without a high school diploma, 6 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 1 asks for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 16 programs here are EMT (9 programs), paramedic (3 programs), paramedic or EMS (associate degree, 3 programs) and emergency medical responder (1 program).

See the 16 programs

How much do EMT classes cost in Louisiana?

$1,585 to $4,826 is what most EMT and paramedic programs in Louisiana cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 16 programs with a price. All of them: $800 to $13,363

In the typical program

Finished the program
Left out
Half of Louisiana's programs report exactly 100%
Working 6 months later
Left out
Most of Louisiana's programs report exactly 100%, which no other state comes close to
Earned a year, estimated
about $55,600
Length
16 to 35 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Louisiana may also offer EMT classes. How these figures are made

Are there free EMT classes in Louisiana?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 16 EMT and paramedic programs in Louisiana approved for WIOA funding

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16 programs

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) I & II

    South Louisiana Community College

    Lafayette

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    South Louisiana Community College, LafayetteEMT · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$26,100
    Price if you pay yourself$1,987

    104 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) I & II at South Louisiana Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) I & II at South Louisiana Community College
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,537
    Length
    16 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $725
    Students counted
    631
    Earned a year, estimated
    $26,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,987
    students trained with WIOA funding
    104
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) I & II at South Louisiana Community College

  • ParamedicIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic

    South Louisiana Community College

    Lafayette

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    South Louisiana Community College, LafayetteParamedic · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$48,400
    Price if you pay yourself$13,363

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic at South Louisiana Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic at South Louisiana Community College
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,102
    Length
    32 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,590
    Students counted
    631
    Earned a year, estimated
    $48,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $13,363
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic at South Louisiana Community College

  • Paramedic or EMS (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Paramedic - Certificate of Technical Studies

    Bossier Parish Community College

    Bossier City

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Bossier Parish Community College, Bossier CityParamedic or EMS (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$53,600
    Price if you pay yourself$6,995
    Program website, Paramedic - Certificate of Technical Studies at Bossier Parish Community College
    More details about Paramedic - Certificate of Technical Studies at Bossier Parish Community College
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,407
    Length
    43 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,400
    Students counted
    262
    Earned a year, estimated
    $53,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,995
    Program website, Paramedic - Certificate of Technical Studies at Bossier Parish Community College

  • Paramedic or EMS (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Paramedic - Associate of Applied Science

    Bossier Parish Community College

    Bossier City

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Bossier Parish Community College, Bossier CityParamedic or EMS (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$53,600
    Price if you pay yourself$10,620
    Program website, Paramedic - Associate of Applied Science at Bossier Parish Community College
    More details about Paramedic - Associate of Applied Science at Bossier Parish Community College
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,407
    Length
    61 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,000
    Students counted
    262
    Earned a year, estimated
    $53,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,620
    Program website, Paramedic - Associate of Applied Science at Bossier Parish Community College

  • Paramedic or EMS (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paramedic EMT

    Louisiana Delta Community College

    Monroe

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Louisiana Delta Community College, MonroeParamedic or EMS (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$71,000
    Price if you pay yourself$8,322

    27 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Paramedic EMT at Louisiana Delta Community College
    More details about Paramedic EMT at Louisiana Delta Community College
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $17,750
    Length
    104 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,940
    Students counted
    147
    Earned a year, estimated
    $71,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,322
    students trained with WIOA funding
    27
    Program website, Paramedic EMT at Louisiana Delta Community College

  • EMTIn personNo diploma needed

    EMT Technical Competency Area

    Nunez Community College

    Chalmette

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Nunez Community College, ChalmetteEMT · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$57,500
    Price if you pay yourself$1,054
    Program website, EMT Technical Competency Area at Nunez Community College
    More details about EMT Technical Competency Area at Nunez Community College
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,370
    Length
    16 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $695
    Students counted
    135
    Earned a year, estimated
    $57,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,054
    Program website, EMT Technical Competency Area at Nunez Community College

  • ParamedicIn personNo diploma needed

    Paramedic Certificate of Technical Studies

    Nunez Community College

    Chalmette

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Nunez Community College, ChalmetteParamedic · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$57,500
    Price if you pay yourself$4,103
    Program website, Paramedic Certificate of Technical Studies at Nunez Community College
    More details about Paramedic Certificate of Technical Studies at Nunez Community College
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,370
    Length
    16 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,265
    Students counted
    135
    Earned a year, estimated
    $57,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,103
    Program website, Paramedic Certificate of Technical Studies at Nunez Community College

  • ParamedicIn personEducation and courses

    Paramedic Certificate of Technical Studies 400hrs

    Nunez Community College

    Chalmette

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Nunez Community College, ChalmetteParamedic · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$57,500
    Price if you pay yourself$4,103
    Program website, Paramedic Certificate of Technical Studies 400hrs at Nunez Community College
    More details about Paramedic Certificate of Technical Studies 400hrs at Nunez Community College
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,370
    Length
    62 weeks, 37 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,545
    Students counted
    135
    Earned a year, estimated
    $57,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,103
    Program website, Paramedic Certificate of Technical Studies 400hrs at Nunez Community College

  • Emergency medical responderHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

    Southern Training Consultants

    Houma

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southern Training Consultants, HoumaEmergency medical responderHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$800
    Program website, Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) at Southern Training Consultants
    More details about Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) at Southern Training Consultants
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $225
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $800
    Program website, Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) at Southern Training Consultants

  • EMTIn personNo diploma needed

    Emergency Medical Technician

    Bossier Parish Community College

    Bossier City

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Bossier Parish Community College, Bossier CityEMT · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,251
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at Bossier Parish Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician at Bossier Parish Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $380
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,251
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at Bossier Parish Community College

  • EMTHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

    Southern Training Consultants

    Houma

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southern Training Consultants, HoumaEMTHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,500
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at Southern Training Consultants
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at Southern Training Consultants
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $325
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,500
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at Southern Training Consultants

  • EMTIn personNo diploma needed

    Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Career & Technical Certificate

    Bossier Parish Community College

    Bossier City

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Bossier Parish Community College, Bossier CityEMT · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,614
    School website, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Career & Technical Certificate at Bossier Parish Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Career & Technical Certificate at Bossier Parish Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $380
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,614
    School website, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Career & Technical Certificate at Bossier Parish Community College

  • EMTHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    EMT Basic Training

    Hardtner Medical Training Center

    Olla

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Hardtner Medical Training Center, OllaEMTHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,650
    More details about EMT Basic Training at Hardtner Medical Training Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    14 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,650

  • EMTHybridNo diploma needed

    Emergency Medical Technician, Advanced

    Bossier Parish Community College

    Bossier City

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Bossier Parish Community College, Bossier CityEMT · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,940
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician, Advanced at Bossier Parish Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician, Advanced at Bossier Parish Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    26 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,142
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,940
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician, Advanced at Bossier Parish Community College

  • EMTIn personNo diploma needed

    EMT Basic Workforce Development Training

    Central Louisiana Technical Community College

    Alexandria

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Central Louisiana Technical Community College, AlexandriaEMT · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,995
    Program website, EMT Basic Workforce Development Training at Central Louisiana Technical Community College
    More details about EMT Basic Workforce Development Training at Central Louisiana Technical Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    20 weeks, 11 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $353
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,995
    Program website, EMT Basic Workforce Development Training at Central Louisiana Technical Community College

  • EMTIn personNo diploma needed

    Emergency Medical Technician

    Northeast Louisiana Ambulance Training Center

    Winnsboro

    No diploma needed

    Northeast Louisiana Ambulance Training Center, WinnsboroEMTIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,000
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician at Northeast Louisiana Ambulance Training Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    14 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,420
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,000

How to pay for EMT classes in Louisiana

WIOA funding can pay for EMT classes in Louisiana

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for EMT classes

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.78

GI Bill for EMT classes

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.9

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: EMT classes in Louisiana

programs with a price cost under $2,000
9 of 16
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
13th of 36
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
24 of 25
EMT and paramedic programs here, against the typical state's 18
16 vs 18

State comparisons use the same figures as the EMT classes by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

EMT classes in Shreveport, New Orleans, Lafayette and other Louisiana cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 2 in smaller cities and towns.

Other training in Louisiana

How EMT classes compare with the rest of public safety: First responder training in Louisiana

Where the Louisiana EMT and paramedic program numbers come from

Which Louisiana EMT and paramedic programs are on this list?

These are the EMT and paramedic programs Louisiana approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).10 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Louisiana offers.

How the prices and results of Louisiana EMT and paramedic programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

How reliable are the Louisiana figures?

The US Department of Labor's own results site lists Louisiana among the states with "known data quality concerns".11 We leave out the share working 6 months later for Louisiana: most of its programs report exactly 100%, which no other state comes close to. We leave out the share who finished for Louisiana: half of its programs report exactly 100%.

Sources for the facts about EMT classes in Louisiana

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: EMTs and Paramedics
  2. National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians: About Us
  3. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  4. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  5. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  6. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  8. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  9. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  10. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List
  11. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: search page, note on states with known data quality concerns