Emergency Training Academy

What Emergency Training Academy does

Emergency Training Academy (ETA) is a privately held, for-profit EMS training institution operating from a single campus at 7365 SW 117 Ave. in Miami, Florida. It delivers a tiered emergency medical services education pathway spanning the 40-hour Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) course, the 300-hour Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program (152 lecture, 52 lab, 96 externship hours), and the 1,100-clock-hour Paramedic Training Program (420 lecture, 150 lab, 560 externship hours), built on the U.S. Department of Transportation curriculum, Florida Bureau of EMS standards, and National EMS Education Standards. The academy is an authorized American Heart Association training center (BLS, ACLS, PALS, Heartsaver), an NAEMT training site (PHTLS, AMLS), and an NREMT-affiliated program, holding Florida Department of Education License #4770 and Florida Bureau of EMS License #154.

The curriculum is delivered through a hybrid format combining classroom instruction, hands-on skills training, AHA's HeartCode eSimulation for PALS and ACLS, hospital clinical rotations, and field externships with Miami Dade Fire Rescue, Coral Gables Fire Rescue, American Medical Response, National Health Transport, and several hospital systems. ETA is owned and operated by actively practicing emergency medical professionals — paramedic-firefighters, trauma medics, and an attending ER physician — and reported 42 graduates, 38 credentialed, and 38 placed in FY 2022-2023.

ETA generates revenue primarily through one-time tuition payments for EMT, Paramedic, and EMR certification programs, plus continuing education course fees for healthcare professionals. Payment is collected via check, money order, credit card, or interest-free in-house financing for terms up to six months; the institution does not participate in federal financial aid. Distribution is entirely direct-to-consumer via phone (305-233-3911), website request forms, and the poliSCHOOL online enrollment portal. The institution serves aspiring EMS professionals, current EMTs seeking Paramedic advancement, licensed healthcare professionals pursuing CEUs, and community members or businesses seeking Heartsaver CPR/AED and First Aid certification in the Miami area.

Name

Emergency Training Academy

Legal name

Emergency Training Academy

Website

https://eta.edu

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Emergency Training Academy is a private, Miami-based EMS training institution delivering AHA- and NAEMT-aligned EMT, Paramedic, EMR, and continuing education programs through a single campus, serving aspiring and practicing emergency medical professionals in South Florida.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

EMS Education and Certification Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Medical Services (EMT/Paramedic) Training (EDAOAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

EMS Education, Training & Simulation Centers (HLAFANAL), Emergency Response, First Aid/CPR/AED & Incident Management Training (BPAKAOAJ), Firefighter & Fire Service Training (EDAOAMAB)

Keywords

• EMS training programs
• EMT certification courses
• Paramedic training
• Emergency medical responder
• Healthcare continuing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. EMS Training Program Tuition: Revenue from EMT, Paramedic, and EMR training programs. Students pay tuition for full certification courses that include lecture, lab, and externship components. Payment options include check, money order, Visa/MasterCard, and short-term in-house financing (up to 6 months). Student loans are the student's responsibility to research.
2. Continuing Education Courses: Revenue from CE courses for healthcare professionals including BLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, AMLS, and Heartsaver courses. These courses provide certification cards valid for two years (or four years for AMLS).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Emergency Training Academy provides a tiered emergency medical services (EMS) education pathway in Miami, Florida, delivering accredited EMR (40 hours), EMT (300 hours), and Paramedic (1,100 hours) certification programs alongside a catalog of AHA- and NAEMT-aligned continuing education courses. Programs combine classroom lecture, hands-on skills lab, AHA HeartCode eSimulation, hospital clinical rotations, and field externships with local fire-rescue and ambulance services. The academy issues official course completion cards and prepares students for Florida and NREMT credentialing.

Product overview

Emergency Training Academy provides a tiered EMS education pathway spanning from foundational entry-level to advanced pre-hospital care licensure. The core portfolio includes the Emergency Medical Responder Program (40 hours), EMT Training Program (300 hours), and Paramedic Training Program (1100 hours) as progressive EMS certifications. Supporting the career advancement of EMS professionals, the academy offers an extensive continuing education catalog including AHA-certified courses (BLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS, Heartsaver), NAEMT programs (PHTLS, AMLS), EMS Instructor Level A and B courses, and EVOC training. The programs are structured as a laddered pathway where EMR serves as the entry point, EMT as the intermediate credential, and Paramedic as the highest pre-hospital licensure—each building upon the previous certification level. Continuing education courses function both as standalone professional development and as renewal requirements for practicing EMS professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Program
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Training Program A 300-hour EMT training program for individuals pursuing pre-hospital emergency medical certification. Includes 152 lecture hours, 52 lab hours, and 96 externship hours (24 hospital/clinical + 72 field), covering preparatory topics, patient assessment, airway management, cardiology, medical emergencies, trauma, and pediatric emergencies.
• Paramedic Training Program A 1,100-clock hour paramedic program for licensed EMTs seeking the highest pre-hospital EMS licensure. Includes 420 lecture hours, 150 lab hours, and 560 externship hours (hospital clinicals and field internship). Curriculum follows National EMS Education Standards and Florida Bureau of EMS requirements.
• Healthcare Provider BLS / CPR Course American Heart Association Basic Life Support course for healthcare providers teaching recognition of life-threatening emergencies, CPR for all ages, AED use, and choking relief. Initial course is 4.5 hours; recertification is 4 hours. Available in classroom and AHA eLearning hybrid formats.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Course American Heart Association ACLS course for healthcare professionals covering team dynamics, systems of care, post-cardiac-arrest care, airway management, and pharmacology. Initial course 10-12 hours; renewal 5-6 hours. HeartCode online option available.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Course American Heart Association PALS course using scenario-based training for pediatric emergency assessment, resuscitation, and team dynamics. Full course 14 hours 10 minutes; renewal options range from 6-20 hours. HeartCode Part 1 online option available using eSimulation.
• Heartsaver Courses American Heart Association Heartsaver courses for non-medical personnel needing CPR/AED certification for job or OSHA requirements. Includes First Aid, CPR/AED, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Pediatric First Aid. Certification valid for two years. Available in classroom and hybrid formats.
• Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Course NAEMT trauma education program developed in cooperation with the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma. Recognized globally for prehospital emergency trauma care excellence, promoting critical thinking and evidence-based treatment. Available in 47 countries through NAEMT.
• Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) Course NAEMT 16-hour course addressing assessment and management of common medical crises. Uses scene size-up, history, and physical exam to systematically develop treatment plans. Accredited by CECBEMS and recognized by NREMT. Certification valid for four years upon completion.
• EMS Instructor Level A Course Florida Bureau of EMS approved instructor training course for new instructors not previously approved. Curriculum developed by FAEMSE based on National Guidelines for Educating EMS Instructors. Qualifies graduates as Adjunct Faculty for didactic, laboratory, and clinical instruction in Florida.
• EMS Instructor Level B Course Advanced Florida Bureau of EMS approved instructor course qualifying graduates as Lead Instructor and/or Program Director. Covers lesson plans, administrative and legal issues, facilitation techniques, and pediatric education.
• Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) Training course for safe operation of emergency response vehicles, offered by Emergency Training Academy as an approved EVOC Training Center.

Quantifiable outcome

• 38 of 42 graduates placed (90.5% placement rate) for FY 2022-2023

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Miami Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPrimary field externship site for paramedic and EMT students. Students complete supervised field rotations with local fire-rescue department to gain real-world pre-hospital emergency response experience.
• Coral Gables Fire RescuecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerField externship affiliation providing students supervised training in municipal fire-rescue emergency medical services operations.
• American Medical Response (AMR)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAmbulance service provider for student field externship rotations, providing experience in ground ambulance-based emergency medical services.
• National Health Transport (NHT)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNon-emergency medical transport service affiliated for student externship fulfillment and training exposure.
• Keralty Community HospitalcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHospital clinical externship site for paramedic and EMT students to complete supervised emergency department rotations and patient care experiences.
• Baptist Health SystemscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHospital affiliation for clinical rotations, providing students supervised emergency department training under ETA instructor supervision.
• Fox Medical CenterminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHospital/clinical affiliation for student externship rotation fulfillment in emergency medicine settings.
• Campbell Urgent Care CenterminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerUrgent care affiliation for clinical externship exposure and patient care skills development.
• American Heart Association (AHA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthorized AHA training center for Heartsaver Courses, HCP BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications. Provides AHA-aligned curriculum and issues official course completion cards.
• National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining center and affiliated faculty for PHTLS and AMLS courses. NAEMT membership and curriculum alignment for EMS education.
• National Registry of EMTs (NREMT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated training center aligned with NREMT certification standards and testing for national EMT and Paramedic credentialing.
• Florida Association of EMS Educators (FAEMSE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember association supporting EMS education standards and instructor development. Curriculum developed in coordination with FAEMSE for Level A/B instructor courses.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Miami Dade College EMS Program: Largest public EMT/Paramedic program in the same Miami geography, offering federal financial aid and competing directly with ETA for the same South Florida student pool and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue externships.
• American Health Education (AHE): Private for-profit EMS and healthcare training school in Florida offering EMT, Paramedic, and continuing education with similar AHA/NAEMT credentials; directly comparable business model to ETA.

Regional players

• Broward College EMS Program: Public EMT and Paramedic training program in adjacent Broward County, FL. Comparable curriculum (FL BEMS/NREMT-aligned), similar externship model, but Title IV-eligible, creating direct price competition.
• St. Petersburg College EMT/Paramedic Program: Florida public college offering FL BEMS-approved EMT and Paramedic programs. Comparable curriculum and federal aid eligibility, but serves the Tampa Bay region rather than South Florida.
• Florida Gateway College EMS: Florida public college EMT/Paramedic program with state and NREMT-aligned curriculum; competes for similar student demographics but outside the South Florida market.
• Eastern Florida State College EMT/Paramedic: Public Florida college offering state-approved EMT and Paramedic training on Florida's Space Coast. Comparable curriculum and Title IV funding, but geographically distinct from ETA's Miami base.
• Indian River State College EMT Program: Florida public college providing EMT/Paramedic certification with federal aid eligibility and NREMT alignment, serving the Treasure Coast region rather than South Florida.

Broad incumbents

• UCLA Center for Prehospital Care: Established university-affiliated EMS training center offering EMT, Paramedic, and continuing education nationally recognized programs; comparable curriculum and AHA/NAEMT authorization but at significantly larger scale.
• American Heart Association Training Centers: National AHA network of authorized training centers delivering BLS, ACLS, and PALS—the same CE catalog ETA offers. AHA itself sets the standards and credentials ETA's instructors.
• NAEMT Education Network: National EMS educator association whose PHTLS and AMLS courses ETA delivers. The NAEMT network of training centers and faculty represents peer providers of the same advanced CE curriculum.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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