LifeCare Ambulance's EMT Trainee Program is designed for individuals who are passionate about emergency medical services and ready to launch a hands-on career in healthcare. Trainees earn while they learn — working alongside our experienced field teams from day one.
Our program is developed in partnership with the MassHire Merrimack Valley Workforce Board and supported through the Commonwealth Corporation's Senator Kenneth J. Donnelly Workforce Success Grants.
Summer 2026 Enrollment — Now Closed
Our Summer 2026 cohort is full. If you submitted an application and were not accepted into this cohort, your information will be kept on file for future consideration.
A Winter 2026 program has not yet been confirmed. If you would like to be notified when future cohorts open, please contact us directly.
Qualifications for the EMT Trainee Program
- High school diploma or GED required
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record (minimum 2 years)
- Ability to bend, pull, push, and lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Demonstrated ability to apply clinical care in accordance with outlined policies and procedures
- Sound judgment in high-pressure environments
- Must pass a background check including CORI
- Must pass a drug screen and fit test
- Commitment to exemplary patient and customer service
- Previous commercial driving experience is a plus
Stay in the Loop
Interested in a future cohort? Reach out and we'll contact you when enrollment reopens.