August 26, 2026 – 11 new emergency medical technicians are beginning the next chapter of their EMS careers after completing training at the National EMS Academy’s Central Louisiana campus. Through 12 weeks of classroom instruction, hands-on skills training, and clinical experience, these students are well-prepared to provide skilled emergency care to patients across Central Louisiana.
The Central Louisiana campus’ newest graduates are:
Lydia Blood of Evergreen
Claire Butts of Pitkin
Zina Callegari of Bunkie
Domunique Johnson of Alexandria
Alyssa Jordan of Pineville
Graci Morgan of Moreauville
Andrew Moss of Columbia
Andy Nguyen of Alexandria
Trestan Rousseau of Georgetown
Ava StAnn of Ville Platte
Libby Johnson of Bienville
During their training, the graduates learned to assess patients, provide emergency medical care, and respond to medical and traumatic emergencies. Their clinical experience allowed them to put those skills into practice in real patient-care settings.
“Completing EMT training is a big accomplishment, and these graduates have put in the time and effort to get here,” said National EMS Academy Director TJ Dronet. “We’re excited to see where their EMS careers take them and the impact they’ll have in our communities.”
Registration is open for the next Central Louisiana EMT class, beginning September 8. EMT training can be the first step toward a career in emergency medical services and continued advancement into roles such as paramedics.
HOW TO ENROLL: Visit BecomeAMedic.com to learn more about training opportunities and register for an upcoming class.
Acadian’s National EMS Academy offers entry-level, continuing education and refresher courses for a number of EMS career pathways, including EMTs and paramedics. The second largest EMS education provider in the United States, the Academy is a nationally accredited EMS training facility with locations in Louisiana, Texas, and Tennessee and is an authorized American Heart Association Training Center for CPR and ECC courses, underscoring its commitment to high-quality emergency care training.
National EMS Academy is a division of Acadian Companies, which has a global reach and a mission of improving the lives of its patients, customers and employees through its innovative spirit and diverse divisions, also including Acadian Ambulance, Acadian Air Med, Executive Aircraft Charter Service, Acadian Total Security, Safety Management Systems, and Acadian Health.