EMS Academy

Join us in caring excellence

Founded in 2019, the Empress EMS Academy is an exceptional resource for those wanting to become an EMT. This is an immersive, 10-week course that covers all you need to know to pass the state exam. If accepted, you will be paid while you are a student. 

We have EMS training sites in Yonkers and Poughkeepsie. Click one of the buttons below to apply.

How do I become an EMT?

1

Apply

Fill out our program application. Tell us about yourself. You must be at least 19 to apply.

2

Get Accepted

Welcome to our immersive 10-week EMT course.

3

Learn the Essentials

Learn vital emergency mobile medicine skills.

4

Pass NYS EMT Exam

We’ll prep you for everything you need to know to take the exam.

5

Begin Your Career

You’re now part of our dedicated team!

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN OUR EMT SCHOOL?

Learn all you need to pass the exam

  • We will teach you everything you need to know to sit for the New York State EMT exam.
  • This is a earn-to-learn opportunity, in which participants get paid while taking the course.
  • The training comes with free access to a textbook online
  • Free CPR training
  • Free uniform
  • EMT Academy participants must work full-time at Empress EMS for a year following their graduation