Excellence Through Education
Quality EMS Education in the Heart of the Florida Keys
(321) 341-8721
With well over 30 years of experience in the industry, Dr. Gandia and Bill McGrath, the two original owners, recognized a need for EMS Education in the Florida Keys. Their partnership with Marathon Fire Rescue has provided a much-needed source of training to the providers in the Keys. All classes are taught by working EMS Professionals and led by Capt. Joe Forcine of Marathon Fire Rescue.
In 2024, The Rescue Company 1 and Carlos Tavarez purchased Southeastern Medical Academy. Southeastern Medical Academy is now operated by Carlos Tavarez and The Rescue Company 1, continuing the legacy established by Dr. Gandia and Bill McGrath, and expanding upon the mission to provide high-quality EMS education throughout the Florida Keys.
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Mission
The mission of Southeastern Medical Academy is to provide the most current medical training in Emergency Medical Services which will enable the graduates to become proficient in their field of practice therefore providing quality medical care to the citizens in which they serve.”
Programs Offered
Southeastern Medical Academy is proud to offer Accredited Diploma Programs in Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Paramedic. These courses are offered through various schedules (Day and night). The full Program descriptions can be found under the program page.
Southeastern Medical Academy Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Southeastern Medical Academy is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) and is approved by the Florida Department of Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and the Florida Commission for Independent Education (CIE).
