Paramedic Exploration Academy

The SCCAD Paramedic Exploration Academy is an immersive experience intended to provide high school students considering a career in healthcare or as a first responder an opportunity to learn more about a career in emergency medical services and mobile healthcare.

Throughout the five-week program, attendees will meet and interact with a wide array of individuals from the SCCAD leadership team, and will cover topics ranging from Critical Care to Tactical EMS to Urban Search & Rescue. Whenever possible, the aim of the Paramedic Exploration Academy is to show rather than tell; meaning there will be an array of interactive learning opportunities. Planned hands-on activities include:

• Intravenous Access


• Airway Management


• Intubation


• Cardio-Cerebral Resuscitation


• Narcan Administration


• Tourniquet Application


• Telemedicine


• Urban Search & Rescue Equipment Demo


• Tactical EMS Equipment Demo

Because space in the Exploration program is limited, a selective application process is in place utilizing the following criteria:

• Course is limited to individuals in grades 10-12, with priority given to older students who are closer to making a decision regarding post-secondary education.


• Priority placement given to students who reside within St. Charles County.

Barring unforeseen circumstances, students are expected to attend all five program sessions. A $25 course fee applies for those accepted, and covers a SCCAD Paramedic Exploration Academy shirt.