19 organizations offering EMT, Paramedic, Fire, and Emergency Services training across Iowa.
Jefferson County EMS Training Academy, operated by Jefferson County Ambulance Service, provides hybrid EMT and Paramedic training programs. The academy offers flexible, self-paced education with online lectures and in-person skills labs, designed to address regional staffing shortages.
Johnson County Ambulance Service (JCAS) is owned and operated by the County of Johnson, Iowa. Since its establishment in 1966, the service has been the exclusive provider of emergency ambulance response, pre-hospital emergency care and transportation in Johnson County. The service became a paramedic level ambulance service in 1981.
Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) provides quality, affordable, student-centered education and training to empower diverse communities and serve as a catalyst for economic development. The college offers over 220 degrees, diplomas, and certificates across multiple campuses in Iowa.
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is a community college district with campuses in Clinton, Muscatine, and Bettendorf (Scott Community College) that has been delivering high-quality, in-demand academic programs and training opportunities since 1965. The Emergency Medical Services program prepares students to earn national EMT licenses and EMT and Paramedic certifications in Iowa.
Hawkeye Community College is a community college located in Waterloo, Iowa, offering 70+ career programs including Emergency Medical Services training. The EMT training program equips individuals to provide emergency medical care, including assessing patients, performing basic life support, and transporting to medical facilities.
Indian Hills Community College is located in Southeast Iowa and offers Emergency Medical Services programs including EMR, EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic certifications. The college is CAAHEP-accredited for its Paramedic program and authorized as an Iowa EMS Training Program.
Iowa Central Community College offers Emergency Medical Services (EMS) programs preparing students for careers in emergency medical response. The Paramedic program is CAAHEP-accredited and located on the Fort Dodge campus.
Iowa Lakes Community College is a community college offering continuing and professional education programs including Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced EMT (AEMT), and Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) classes. The college serves multiple campuses across northwest Iowa and provides comprehensive healthcare training with hands-on instruction and clinical experience.
Iowa Valley Community College District provides quality learning experiences and partners to address diverse community needs. The district comprises Marshalltown Community College, Ellsworth Community College, Iowa Valley Grinnell, and Iowa Valley Continuing Education, serving Central Iowa communities.
Iowa Western Community College is a community college located in Council Bluffs, Iowa that offers continuing education programs in Emergency Medical Services including EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, and Emergency Medical Responder training.
Kirkwood Community College offers an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Academy and EMT Certificate program that provides foundational knowledge in emergency care systems, medical ethics, infection control, and patient assessment. Students practice life-saving skills in simulated and real emergency environments under the supervision of experienced medical professionals.
Northeast Iowa Community College is a public, tax-supported, two-year educational institution with two campuses in Calmar and Peosta, Iowa. The college provides in-demand education and training focused on improving lives, driving business success, and advancing community vitality.
Northwest Iowa Community College is a progressive learning college located in Sheldon, Iowa, serving a four-and-a-half county region. The college offers comprehensive EMS training programs including EMT and Emergency Medical Responder courses with classroom, lab, and clinical components.
Southeastern Community College offers accredited Emergency Medical Services programs including Paramedic Certificate, Paramedic AAS, and EMT Certificate. The Paramedic program is accredited by CAAHEP upon recommendation of CoAEMSP.
Southwestern Community College is a two-year public institution located in Creston, Iowa, offering Emergency Medical Services (EMS) training through its Business & Community Development department. The college provides training for Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), and Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) certifications.
Western Iowa Tech Community College is a publicly supported comprehensive community college serving six Iowa counties with over 70 programs including healthcare, technology, business, and emergency services. The college elevates diverse learners and strengthens communities through inclusive and innovative education.
Mary Greeley Medical Center is a 220-bed hospital providing high quality, cost effective health care services that advance the health of central Iowans. The Mobile Intensive Care Services (MICS) serves as a training resource center for EMS agencies throughout Story County, facilitating continuing education in accordance with criteria set by the National Association of EMTs and the State of Iowa Bureau of EMS.
The EMSLRC is one of Iowa's first EMS education programs, educating EMS professionals for over 45 years. Located in an academic medical center with a Level 1 trauma center, it offers small-group instruction with advanced learning laboratories and hands-on clinical experience opportunities.