EMS TRITONS ACADEMY

Emergency Medical Services Pathway at Atlantis Charter School

The EMS Tritons Academy is an advanced, career-focused pathway within the Atlantis Medical & Healthcare Academy. Designed for students pursuing careers in emergency medicine, public safety, and allied health fields, this program provides rigorous, hands-on training aligned with industry standards.

Students develop the clinical knowledge, emergency response skills, and professional readiness required for post-secondary certification programs and healthcare careers.

Why EMS Tritons?

The EMS Tritons Academy is built around real-world application and experiential learning. Through simulation-based instruction and scenario-driven training, students gain confidence in high-pressure environments while developing strong communication and decision-making skills.

This pathway prepares students to serve their communities with skill, integrity, and leadership — the Triton way.

EMT-Basic Program

The EMS Tritons Academy EMT-Basic Program meets the National EMS Education Standards and prepares students for professional certification as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT-Basic) . This competitive, advanced pathway provides rigorous classroom instruction, hands-on simulation training, and real-world emergency medical preparation.

Program Overview

Program Length: 332 instructional hours

Duration: 38-week term

 

Format: Daily double-block instruction

Instruction includes lectures, didactic sessions, and applied simulation training designed to prepare students for real-life emergency response.

Competitive Selection Process

Admission into EMS Tritons is selective.

Juniors participate in a competitive application process
Medical Academy students receive preference
A waitlist is maintained for 14 days after the program begins

Only 6 students are selected for the EMT-Basic cohort

Certification Requirements

To become EMT-Basic certified, students must complete and pass:

NREMT Cognitive Exam (National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians)

Massachusetts Psychomotor (Practical) Exam

Each exam may be attempted up to three times. Additional attempts beyond the first may incur financial responsibility

Become an EMS Triton

Requirements & Information

Application Paperwork
Essay Submission

Application Components

Applicants must submit:

  • Official enrollment application
  • Typed essay addressing required prompts
  • Three letters of recommendation
    • At least one from an Atlantis staff member
  • Completion of a 15-minute interview with the EMS Tritons Academy Board

Selected students must sign a program contract acknowledging expectations and program policies

To enroll in the EMT-Basic Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Age Requirement

  • Must be at least 17 years old to enroll
  • Must be 18 years old before attempting certification exams
  • Parental/guardian consent required if under 18

CPR Prerequisite

  • Must hold Basic Life Support (CPR) Certification from the American Heart Association

Health & Professional Standards

  • Must abstain from substances that impair judgment
  • Must meet physical and mental health standards necessary to perform EMT duties safely

Training Compliance

  • Must complete all training components and instructional prerequisites

Cost

Tuition, textbooks, initial exams, and uniforms are waived for Atlantis Charter School students.

Required Uniform (Monday–Thursday)

  • EMS Tritons polo
  • Tactical pants
  • Black belt
  • Tactical boots
  • EMS Tritons quarter-zip pullover
  • Students may dress down on Fridays
  • Hair must be secured appropriately during simulation days

READY TO BECOME

A TRITON?

A TRITON?

Join a school community where academic excellence, innovation, and opportunity come together.

From strong foundations in the Lower School to Advanced Placement courses and Career Academies in the Upper School, Atlantis Charter School prepares students to lead, achieve, and thrive.