Registration for the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 Paramedic Exploration Academy cohorts is now closed. Registration for Fall 2026/Spring 2027 will take place in August 2026.
Fall 2025 Cohort will take place on Wednesday evenings from September 24 to October 22; Spring 2026 cohort will run on Wednesdays from April 1 to 29.
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
- 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:
- The course is limited to individuals in grades 10-12, with priority given to older students who are closer to deciding 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 an SCCAD Paramedic Exploration Academy shirt.