EMS Academy - Priority East TN

Job Details

Location:

Knoxville, TN 37912
Position Type:
Priority Ambulance
Job Category:
Education

Transform Passion into Profession. Enroll, Elevate, and Emerge with Priority!

Family Company:
Priority Ambulance
Class

Start Date:

August 18, 2026
Class End Date:
October 23, 2026

Are you passionate about helping others? Ready to begin a rewarding and fast‑paced career in emergency medicine? Join our Priority EMS Training Academy and take the first step toward becoming a certified EMT‑Basic.

At Priority Ambulance, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. As one of the leading EMS providers in the nation, we’re dedicated to supporting your growth. Our EMS Training Academy equips you with the knowledge, hands‑on skills, and real‑world experience needed to excel in the field—and we’ll be with you every step of the way.

Graduates of our EMS Training Academies are offered a full‑time EMT‑B position with Priority Ambulance, a proud part of the Priority Ambulance Family of Companies, with a minimum 24‑month full‑time employment commitment following licensure.

• Format:
  Live, instructor‑led classroom sessions & labs, plus clinical rotations
• Location:
  
  Knoxville, TN
• Schedule:
  
  0800 – 1700, Monday through Friday with a one‑hour break for lunch. (40 hours per week)
• Clinical Rotations: 48 clinical hours on Priority Ambulances
• Program Length: 10 weeks
• Certification Level: EMT‑Basic

• Full engagement—attendance at every class, lab, and rotation
• Prompt scheduling & completion of licensing exam upon course completion
• Commitment to a full‑time position with Priority Ambulance for at least 2 years after licensure

• $15 per hour student wage
• Full‑time employee benefits
• Tuition coverage
• Textbooks and uniforms provided
• Licensing and national registry exam fees included (one sitting for the National Registry Exam within three months of successfully completing the EMS Academy)

Seats are limited and fill quickly. If you’re ready to make a difference and begin a stable, respected, and exciting career path, apply now! Your future in emergency medicine starts here.

Admission Requirements:

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Have a high school diploma or GED
• Hold a valid and current driver’s license
• Be able to pass a pre‑employment interview, pre‑employment testing, background check (including motor vehicle record screening), and drug screening