12 Best Emt Programs In Reno, NV (2022 Updated)

(For reference, I am a first-generation college student, have a learning disability, and a physical disability.) TMCC sets students up for success. I have had a very positive experience both as a student and working for the school. I will be finishing a dual-degree sooner than expected. Most of the professors are great, and everyone in the humanities department is amazing. Most of the staff is very professional and able to well-inform students of what classes to take and what services may benefit them. On top of this, the school also offers free tutoring and mental health services. As a first-generation college student, I feel TMCC has helped me at every step of the way to succeed. With only 8 classes left to take, I still have a cumulative GPA of 4.0 despite doing relatively poorly in high school. As long as you put in your best effort, teachers will do everything possible to help you succeed. If you do not put any effort in and expect a handout, then it will be extremely difficult to succeed. If you attend this school make sure to take advantage of any and all resources as well as putting in your own effort… you will not regret it. I recommend TMCC to anyone and everyone.Rove Plant Eater

This is a tremendous school with a caring and compassionate staff and faculty. This school has afforded me so many opportunities that I wouldn't have otherwise received without them. When I got to Reno, I was homeless. I arrived with two suitcases and less than $100 in the bank. I was staying with a friend and making very little money. I found myself in a situation where I worked hard labor job after hard labor job, trapped in a vicious cycle of injury and poverty and no clear view of how to exit my situation. In the month of December 2014, I walked into the offices at TMCC. In less than a year, I have found employment, I'm less than a year from finishing my degree and I am a Dean's list student. I had it in my head that I wanted to succeed and I was fortunate that this school wanted to help me to do exactly that. The teachers were compassionate and patient. The staff was courteous and helpful. I owe a great deal to this school because it has taught me more than academics. It taught me to be a better person.Brandon Canty

Don't listen to the bad reviews, everybody has a different experience and different perceptions. Ive taken at least 20+ classes over 12 years, I love tmcc. It's a good community college in every way. I attended here on and off from 1999-2012. I learned how to teach step aerobics from the greatest fitness instructor imo Verna Lewis. I took many general ed classes as well as a few paralegal courses and a ton of fitness classes as well. The campus is beautiful, many bathrooms with free sanitary napkins if needed, the vending machines are reasonably priced. The classes are very fair priced. It's a wonderful school and a WAY better option then a vocational school. eg: Realtor school online vocational school $600+, Tmcc Realtor program $50-100.Rachela Reno Rocks

Best four years I've had! This school was my saving grace. Most people who are like me tend to complain about their high school experience to no ends because they didn't fit in, they were bullied, or they didn't have enough help to make it through their high school year. But I can safely say, as someone who didn't fit in at all in middle school, that the people here are the least judgemental I've seen around Reno. You really can be yourself here with no consequences. I had terrible teachers, some of which wanted me to fail because I had a learning disability, and the teachers here are some of the best I've had. They're easy to talk to and care about teaching a lot more than some of the other teachers I've met. I got lots of help from my special education teacher during my time, as well as a lot of my other teachers, and have done so much better than I think I would have at any other high school. The students here know what they want to do with their life and have a passion that they work towards every day in the academy they choose. They aren't necessarily known for their brute strength and would rather battle it out over a friendly race than a fight (true story, possibly one of the best out of my high school experience). There are still popular kids because when it comes down to it, we're still high school kids. But don't think of it as Mean Girls, because it's definitely the furthest from Mean Girls you'll ever get. Freshman year was a rocky start, and sure, there were a few teachers I'd rather have not had, but as of right now, most if not all of the teachers here care about their students and care about teaching their subject right. This school isn't a very sports-centric school, so if you're a sporty person, you might not like it here. But if you're like me and hate sports, or you're more of a nerd than a jock, it's a dream come true. It's definitely not the "rich" school most people think it is, though. I'm in the CommArts Academy in the film department. We're community-funded, so our equipment isn't the highest quality you'll ever find, like at Spanish Springs. But it's not the worst, either. It's functional and works for what we've got. And to be honest, I'd rather have spent 4 years here with average equipment and the best friends and acquaintances I've ever made than 4 years anywhere else with the best equipment and the worst social situation you could think of. I found my voice and my passion through AACT, and I wouldn't trade it for the world.Hannah Mills

All that glistens isn't gold. At one point in time AACT was the most fantastic school I could have ever dreamed of, but sadly it fell out of touch after being declared "The Best School in the State"… or whatever prestigious title they were given back in around 2012. Did they earn that title? Oh yeah, no doubt. But it sure did change them. It also amplified the existing problems of overly zealous and biased teachers and a quickly crumbling infrastructure of actual career education. In my years attending this school I quickly learned that if a teacher liked you, you were set. You could do whatever you want. Download viruses onto a computer because you wanted to play a video game on it instead of doing school work using the teachers pass-code? Easily just a slap on the wrist if you were one of the lucky elites in the school. You barely stood a chance at that school of being anything if the teachers didn't support you and recognize your talents. In most normal high schools that's also how it works, but man oh man is it much more damaging in such a highly competitive atmosphere where new drama brews every second. Not to mention the spastic and random rule changes and shakeups they'd implement at random to remove random student's rights, which they'd backpedal on in a couple of weeks. As for the crumbling infrastructure of the career technical education? They lost the in-house bank program, the animation program, the vending machine program, the day-care program, all while I was there. This school became more and more about just test grades and academics than actual career preparedness. I've seen countless of it's graduates struggle to make it through college or a career because that's not what they were taught here. Honestly they never taught me anything about how college works, what I need to do to get in, what I needed to be doing then, nothing. It's sad seeing so many of my friends drop out of college because they weren't prepared enough. Would I say don't go here? No… not quite… but know that you're taking a gamble on your education based on what academy you choose, who your teachers are, and if they like you. In my time at AACT only one teacher actually believed in me, my potential, my education, my feelings, and honestly that just wasn't enough for me as he only taught one class. Overall, be wary of the school that's too good to be true.Pukey Face Ninja

My son just started as a freshman, but so far we really like it. I came to read the reviews, to see what others think, and I’m most excited about the 1 star reviews. Because even though they’re filled with complaints, they are well written with proper spelling and grammar. They are thoughtfully written and easy to follow. Clear and concise expressions without run on sentences. And best yet, no slang or “text-like” structure from teenagers. To me, that means the teachers are good and the education value there is good if even your dissenters know how to properly string a sentence together. So, I’m excited!!! I feel we made a good choice to send my teen there.Heather Ijames

So, it could be great, things that drop is rating is -4 weeks out to book an appointment -waited almost an hour to be told that my appointment that day was cancelled, and I showed up 20+ minutes early as per request -If you are six minutes late, they will not see youShade of the Crusades (Jonathan Burrows)

Have been there on several occasions. High school graduations, basketball games, football games and weekend classes. Beautiful campus. Great security, very helpful with directions. Great facility and students. Have a son going to classes there.Sherry Patton

Perfect campus and extraordinary faculty facilities. The architecture, the design of the environment and the park are a jem.#education #uniqueNina Trankovа

Enrolling in classes at Career College of Nevada (CCNN) was the best decision I have made in my entire life, and it could be yours also. I followed my dreams, graduated, and landed a job paying $20 an hour to start. The instructors at the school are knowledgeable and will do whatever is necessary to assist students in learning, point out additional resources, and provide tips and stories gleaned from working in the field themselves. The administrative staff at the school also assists students and graduates in keeping administrative and financial things in order. The school also provides free attendance to graduates who want to re-attend certain courses to refresh their memories, prepare for certification exams, or pick up any new information to keep up with changes in the field you graduate in. In addition, the job placement staff are there for you when you begin job searching, whether you are in school, have graduated, or are looking for a job change. You will also have the opportunity to make friends and make priceless contacts with professionals in your field of study. I highly recommend CCNN to those interested in the fields of study they offer. Study hard, work hard, and follow your dreams.Suzanne Brunette

I moved to Nevada to start a "new life" I had very little self-esteem and decided to go to school at Career College of Northern Nevada. This was the best decision I have ever made. At this school I met some really great people especially the teachers! I got really good grades, remained on the honor roll the entire time and when i graduated I was very concerned about being able to find a job because of a lack of self-esteem. I had little faith in myself but Placement was always there guiding me and encouraging me to just try. I received a call a few months after I graduated and was told that my teachers recommended me for a job in Reno at Specialty Health Clinic. I came in the day before my interview to prepare myself a little. I was soooo nervous. I went to my interview and the next day I got the call that I got the job!!! This was the most exciting news that I had received in a really long time! Thanks so much to everyone at Career College of Northern Nevada. You guys are awesome!!!!!Shannan Rose

After several years working jobs with limited mobility I decided to start looking at going back to school. In Northern Nevada there are several options and paths that you can take to further your education. Most of these are full time educational institutions with varied prerequisites that will not apply in your chosen career path. The first day I submitted a request for information Nicole Brand, one of the admissions representatives gave me a call. She has made the process of enrolling seamless and goes the extra mile to make sure you either get credit for prior education or offers test out options for skills that I already have. May still be a week out from starting classes, but after having attended 5 plus schools over the years I am truly excited to be starting at CCNN.troy walters

100% recommend using this business for whatever certification you're getting/renewing. I completed my ACLS course with Elizabeth and left with a better grasp of rhythm analysis and meds/algorithms in one afternoon than I ever came close to grasping during nursing school. In addition to the engaging and incredibly knowledgeable instructor, I was able to book this class 2.5 months sooner than I would have been able to get into their competitor (who I've also taken classes through), and could complete the class in one day instead of 2. BONUS! They even ordered our class pizza for lunch in addition to their variety of available snacks. I can't stress enough how impressed I am with my experience here.Cara Dillon

I learned more in one hour with Elizabeth, who is co-owner and instructor, than I have in the past seven years of nursing school and experience. She came in on her day off to accommodate my schedule. She took the time to teach me to understand the concepts and curriculum instead of completing it like a to do list. Up to date technology to support a hands on, safe learning environment. I am not from the area but I have convinced myself to fly into Reno the next time I need to re-up any of my certifications they cover just so I can learn from these individualsJami Ostberg

This is the best class I've taken for ACLS/BLS. It was fun and more importantly very informative. Liz was amazing and took the time to really emphasize what was important in real-world situations. She somehow took a very long and grueling day and made it enjoyable. It really was "less stress." I have gotten previous certifications via REMSA and my prior hospital employer, but I felt like this was the first time I was able to really understand both the rhythm strips and the algorithms. Recommend this place to anyone trying to certify. AHA accredited.Ann

Writing this for anyone considering this school. I highly suggest that you choose this one. The instructors are amazing, theyre classes are up to date with the latest tech and they are extremely responsive and professional. Debra was my instructor and she was amazing. Very patient with me and helpful. Also, I have to mention Christine who works up front. You'll probably meet her if you need to turn in anything or pick anything up. She knows her stuff. I know I'm repeating myself, but she too was incredibly professional and helpful. I don't think anyone could expect a better school. Thank you guys for helping me with my classes! Can't wait to take other courses you offer. -David MDavid Meagher

I had to fly out to Vegas to get my national registry paramedic practicals done. this place exceeded my expectations not only with the service they provided but how welcoming they where to someone from out of town. I paid to do the prep exam the day before so I could become familiar with the sites stuff and it was such a great help. it put my mind at ease for the following day. on exam day everything ran very smooth, very professional. we knew by the end of we had to retest and retest where offered that day. I would recommend to anyone needing to not only take a class but for any of your registry practical needs to come here they will not disappoint.Alex Coughlin

Started my EMT training the beginning of 2020 and finally finished. Great school. Met a ton of great friends , great environment. Lisa is probably the absolute best instructor I’ve ever had. Coming from bigger and smaller universities , she’s the best at her job and the time and patience to answer questions and take time out of her actual scheduled days to make sure we passed the National Registry. Passed my National registry exam the first try too! Great school.Brian Ponce

I just moved to Nevada from out of state and I needed to get my NREMT back in order to be an EMT in NV. Was told REMSA is one of the few places that does EMT Psychomotor exam and they want to charge $300 for a 20 min exam and signature. The price for this is absolutely astonishing and I'm better off driving to Portland and paying $50 for it. The advisor I talked to on the phone was nice but assured me that was the best price when I know its not. At best they like to charge for convenience here instead of servicing the community and the professionals requiring certification.Spotsworth

Here's a big thumbs up for help with a child car seat from the REMSA "Point of Impact" program. I was having a hard time choosing and installing a convertible car seat, and went for a short training with Nellie. She's amazing and now I feel really comfortable with the toddler car seat we bought! Spread the good word!KPatricia Bouweraerts

The campus is a wonderful place to take a Sunday morning walk especially during a pandemic. Animals and fowl were claiming the walks and the lake their own. And how in the world did the coyote know he was safe during his morning walk!K E Oulman

This is a beautiful school with plenty of History and amenities I would definitely recommend taking a tour it's a vast campus to see and understand. Pictures featured. stairwell in art department. ( University Reno Nevada )John Thomas

One of the two state universities of Nevada. Not the top nationwide but also not the worst as well. Although, it is still growing and offering a lot of options to the students.Md Islam

Had the privilege of meeting these lovely people and I have to say I’m proud to be a Reno resident. I feel safer knowing that these are the folks throwing on the gear everyday. Thank you station 11 for all you do for the Reno community.Kason Vasquez-Smith

Very clean facilities, which are open with lots of light. There is ample parking. However, cell reception for multiple carriers is horrible here. When preparing for a meeting or presentation, this can pose a huge problem.Jamie Bichelman

My husband & I were so impressed and grateful for all the effort and organization that was so apparent at our appointments. We want to thank everyone for such a "painless" process and the help we received in guided us through every step of the process from the first phone call. Many thanks, Lee & Teri SmithTeri Smith