
Updated January 25, 2021
If you are reading this information about Respond Right EMS Academy’s EMT Training, it is most likely because you have a dream of serving your community as a first responder. You have an interest in the fast-paced career of emergency medicine and a passion for helping people. EMT’s are trained to provide basic-level life support on the sick and injured. The profession that you are choosing demands hard work, self-motivation and dedication. Most of all, it requires the self-sacrifice of putting others’ lives ahead of your own. So why choose Respond Right EMS Academy for your EMT training?
At Respond Right EMS Academy, EMT training is in our blood, it’s what we do! Owned and operated by myself, Toni Milan, Paramedic and Donna Weiss, Firefighter / Paramedic, we exists to raise the bar in EMS education and exceed entry level standards. We strive to provide excellence in education and inspire our students through creative teaching methods and a realistic, professional learning environment. Accredited since 2009 by the Missouri Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, Respond Right EMS Academy has been a force to be reckoned with, changing industry standards by reducing class sizes, lowering the student to instructor ratios and providing transparent, up-front course pricing to students. We have empowered students with providing important information before they enroll, so they know what to expect.
Students should understand what is expected of them and what type of class best suits them before enrolling. Will they perform best in the traditional 16 week in-person training, or will they do better in the hybrid EMT course? Some students do not realize the amount of work and dedication that is involved in the EMT training. It’s our job to help them understand so they can be successful and pass the state and national exams. To learn more about the different types of EMT training formats, check out, ‘What type of training is best for me’.
As a student, you must choose an EMT program that will help you navigate through the stages of your EMS education and put you on a course for success. At Respond Right EMS Academy, our experienced staff will guide you through the process of becoming an EMT and will provide you with the necessary resources, including equipment and training space, to become a licensed EMT. With our help, you will transition seamlessly through all phases of your training. Our goal is to graduate competent, entry-level EMT’s.
At Respond Right EMS Academy, we will not judge you based on your past academic performance, rather we will help you establish a new path of academic success. We expect that you will be fully committed to this program and will work hard to achieve your goals. We trust that you will have the maturity to listen, follow directions and participate in your own education. We will require that you attend every class, be in the proper uniform and be respectful to your classmates, instructors and other staff members. A good EMT does not only possess knowledge and skill, they also develop personally, practicing what it means to be a compassionate and professional healthcare provider. We insist, that as a student, you understand that learning does not just occur in the classroom. You must have the resolve to make studying part of your daily life. Taking an active role in your education is a responsibility that only you control. If you want to learn more about how to become an EMT, check out this article from January 4.
If you want to learn more or just have questions, feel free to reach out.
For more information, contact me at (636)387-6200 or email at info@respondright.com

Toni Milan, BS, Paramedic-Program Director