Career guide · Louisiana
How to Become a Female EMT / Paramedic in Louisiana
6 active openings· pay $34k–$88k/yr
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See exactly where you stand against EMS Physical Readiness Assessment standards before you apply. Built for women, scored against real numbers.
Get your free EMT / Paramedic readiness assessmentLouisiana EMT / Paramedic requirements
The core documents and certifications most Louisiana departments expect from emt / paramedic candidates:
- ✓Valid driver's license
- ✓Birth certificate or passport
- ✓High school diploma / GED
- ✓EMT-Basic certification
- ✓AEMT or Paramedic cert (if req.)
- ✓CPR / BLS certification
- ✓NREMT card / State EMS license
- ✓Physical exam clearance letter
- ✓Background check authorization
EMS Physical Readiness Assessment fitness standards
EMS Physical Readiness Assessment benchmarks. Women pass these at high rates when they train to them specifically — here are the minimum and target numbers:
| Event | Minimum | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Push-Ups | 20 reps | 35 reps |
| Sit-Ups (1 min) | 20 reps | 35 reps |
| 1.5-Mile Run | 16:30 | 14:00 |
| Functional Lift (Patient Weight) | 125 lbs | 165 lbs |
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Open emt / paramedic jobs in Louisiana
6 live openings, updated weekly from official agency boards.
FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST (TRAINING)
Department of the Navy · Belle Chasse, Louisiana, LA
EMT
Acadian Ambulance Service · Lafayette, LA
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (CLASS CODE 5170)
Health Department · 1340 Poydras Street, LA
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN, ADVANCED (CLASS CODE 5175)
Health Department · 1340 Poydras Street, LA
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN, PARAMEDIC (CLASS CODE 5171)
Health Department · 1340 Poydras Street, LA
CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSOCIATE (CLASS CODE 7401)
City Wide · 1340 Poydras Street, LA
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