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EMT classes in Louisiana

14 EMT and paramedic programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

7 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 In Louisiana, 9 of the 14 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 2 are taught partly or fully online.

See the 14 programs

How much do EMT classes cost in Louisiana?

$1,695 to $6,272

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 14 programs with a price: $1,054 to $13,363

Finished the program
Not reported
Working 6 months later
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
about $55,600
Length
16 to 40 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

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

Choosing an area filters the list below. 1 in smaller cities and towns.

All 14 EMT and paramedic programs in Louisiana approved for funding

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14 programs

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) I & II

    South Louisiana Community College, Lafayette

    High school diploma or equivalent

    South Louisiana Community College, Lafayette · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$26,100
    Price if you pay yourself$1,987
    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
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,537
    Length
    16 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $725
    Students counted
    631
    a year, estimated
    $26,100
    price
    $1,987

  • ParamedicIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic

    South Louisiana Community College, Lafayette

    High school diploma or equivalent

    South Louisiana Community College, Lafayette · Paramedic · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$48,400
    Price if you pay yourself$13,363
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic at South Louisiana Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic at South Louisiana Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,102
    Length
    32 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,590
    Students counted
    631
    a year, estimated
    $48,400
    price
    $13,363

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

    Paramedic - Certificate of Technical Studies

    Bossier Parish Community College, Bossier City

    No diploma needed

    Bossier Parish Community College, Bossier City · Paramedic or EMS (associate degree) · In 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
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,407
    Length
    43 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,400
    Students counted
    262
    a year, estimated
    $53,600
    price
    $6,995

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

    Paramedic - Associate of Applied Science

    Bossier Parish Community College, Bossier City

    No diploma needed

    Bossier Parish Community College, Bossier City · Paramedic or EMS (associate degree) · In 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
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,407
    Length
    61 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,000
    Students counted
    262
    a year, estimated
    $53,600
    price
    $10,620

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

    Paramedic EMT

    Louisiana Delta Community College, Monroe

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Louisiana Delta Community College, Monroe · Paramedic or EMS (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$71,000
    Price if you pay yourself$8,322
    Program website, Paramedic EMT at Louisiana Delta Community College
    More details about Paramedic EMT at Louisiana Delta Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $17,750
    Length
    104 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,940
    Students counted
    147
    a year, estimated
    $71,000
    price
    $8,322

  • EMTIn personNo diploma needed

    EMT Technical Competency Area

    Nunez Community College, Chalmette

    No diploma needed

    Nunez Community College, Chalmette · EMT · In 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
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,370
    Length
    16 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $695
    Students counted
    135
    a year, estimated
    $57,500
    price
    $1,054

  • ParamedicIn personNo diploma needed

    Paramedic Certificate of Technical Studies

    Nunez Community College, Chalmette

    No diploma needed

    Nunez Community College, Chalmette · Paramedic · In 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
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,370
    Length
    16 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,265
    Students counted
    135
    a year, estimated
    $57,500
    price
    $4,103

  • ParamedicIn personEducation and courses

    Paramedic Certificate of Technical Studies 400hrs

    Nunez Community College, Chalmette

    Education and courses

    Nunez Community College, Chalmette · Paramedic · In 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
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,370
    Length
    62 weeks, 37 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,545
    Students counted
    135
    a year, estimated
    $57,500
    price
    $4,103

  • EMTIn personNo diploma needed

    Emergency Medical Technician

    Bossier Parish Community College, Bossier City

    No diploma needed

    Bossier Parish Community College, Bossier City · EMT · In 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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,251

  • EMTHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

    Southern Training Consultants, Houma

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southern Training Consultants, Houma · EMT · Hybrid · 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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,500

  • EMTIn personNo diploma needed

    Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Career & Technical Certificate

    Bossier Parish Community College, Bossier City

    No diploma needed

    Bossier Parish Community College, Bossier City · EMT · In 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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,614

  • EMTHybridNo diploma needed

    Emergency Medical Technician, Advanced

    Bossier Parish Community College, Bossier City

    No diploma needed

    Bossier Parish Community College, Bossier City · EMT · Hybrid · 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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,940

  • EMTIn personNo diploma needed

    EMT Basic Workforce Development Training

    Central Louisiana Technical Community College, Alexandria

    No diploma needed

    Central Louisiana Technical Community College, Alexandria · EMT · In 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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,995

  • EMTIn personNo diploma needed

    Emergency Medical Technician

    Northeast Louisiana Ambulance Training Center, Winnsboro

    No diploma needed

    Northeast Louisiana Ambulance Training Center, Winnsboro · EMT · In 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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,000

How to pay for EMT classes in Louisiana

Workforce funding can pay for EMT classes in Louisiana

Every program on this page is approved for public workforce funding, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.2People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.3

Ask at an American Job Center

Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).4

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.56

GI Bill for EMT classes

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.7

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

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 public workforce funding (the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). The list 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 Louisiana EMT and paramedic program prices are reported

The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.

What the graduate results of these programs measure

The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.

Why do some EMT and paramedic programs say "Not reported"?

Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.

Why the kind of school is left off each program

The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.

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".8 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. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  5. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  7. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  8. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: search page, note on states with known data quality concerns