17 Best Paramedic Programs In Jacksonville, FL (2022 Updated)

I sent my residency information two weeks ago and nothing is in my file! Classes start today but I can’t start because they have tuition as out of state. Also they had to have my JU transcripts as if the credits transferred because of a policy. I’m no longer going to this school. It’s bootleg and ghetto. They are slow about admissions process and don’t reach out about what we need. Even in the student portal there’s nothing that said I needed anything or that my residency information wasn’t received!No Name

Online school at Saint Johns river state is especially a scam but all the saint johns state college schools are trash. Online classes besides a select few are all run through third party sources in which u have to pay hundreds for on top of the already pricey classes in which the teachers do not do a single thing but wait for weeks after to grade assignments that aren’t auto graded by bots it’s crazy almost like these online teachers have a passive incomeVan Rippon

So far they've been able to help me with every problem I've had. I've only taken a few classes so far, but all of my professors have been great. Especially my Spanish professor, Dr. Gil makes learning so much fun. I would highly reccomend this professor if you decide to take Spanish to fulfill your language requirements.Caleb Kulpa

First Coast Training Center is the best place I have been to for my BLS thus far. Carlos, I hope you never lose that enthusiasm! God definitely gifted you with a gift of teaching this information! You kept the class engaged from start to finish (which is usually hard to do for 4 hours)! The way you presented material was great! I will definitely be passing your information along to all health care providers I work with! I wish you and the business many blessings!Judy Tagarelli

Heather was a fantastic instructor. She was very hands on with all the students and she kept it engaging and interactive. I’ve been taking cpr classes since 2010 at various facilities or through my job and I decided to try first coast cpr and will return again in two years to renew. I feel more comfortable and better equipped after training with her.amanda tiner

I needed to renew my CPR/BLS certificate and really wanted a hands on class. I previously attended FCTC and was highly satisfied with the class. My instructor this time was Carlos. He has a witty personality and made the class fun exciting, while ensuring that we were understanding and following along. Will definitely go back.Liesel Babb

Very impressed with the Instructor and office. I was initially apprehensive about what to expect because most of the course work was online. Instructor Jon Whitman brought a great deal of background knowledge and experience. He was a former paramedic, firefighter and police officer. Not only that, he’s taught all of these subjects. Better than I could have hoped for.William Mrazek

I certainly would not recommend. Tried reaching out to set up a class and give them ongoing business. COO, Dan Koziol, promised to call back several times and never did. Multiple emails and calls to other staff have not been returned as well. Totally unprofessional and zero customer service.Isaac Hersh

I have had the pleasure of taking all of my skills day classes including my BLS course and a lunch and learn session with instructor Jon , and I have had such a wonderful experience. He is so informative It has made learning this new field so easy and fun.Mackenzie Baker

My recent appt with Dr Hans Blunck, UF Gastro Surgeon @ UF Health, was awesome. Actually, from the moment me & my son walked thru the Faculty Clinic doors for my appt, the staff was very personable with excellent customer service. Once I was checked in on the 2nd floor, I was immediately taken back to an exam room, vitals & history were taken & within 5 mins Dr Blunck walked in He greeted me with a friendly attitude & hand shake. He was patient, understanding, took his time & didnt rush me. I highly recommend Dr Hans Blunck to anybody who needs to have their gallbladder removed. I'll post an updated review once the surgery is completed.ChristyColbertOwens “Christy”

I just left UF had 2 appointments today. 1st cardiology had heart echo done, 2nd appointment was with Dr. Rodriguez in dermatology. Scheduling some surgery. These doctors are amazingly awesome and beyond they really care about there patients. Just can not say enough on how great they all are. I really appreciate them from the bottom of my ❤️. It does not matter to them from which walk of life you come from they sincerely do care.Barbara Crews

We went to receive our first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. It was by appointment only and very well organized with clear directions and many people standing by to provide directions and assistance where needed. Everything went smoothly and we were in and out quickly. So far, so good.Ira Eick

Got told I needed to pay the day before I had my schedule test done. Due to them having issues with people showing up and not wanting to pay. Don't make the problem they have other people's problem. I don't pay for anything until I'm there to get the service. I have good health insurance and pay my bill. I canceled and will got to another facility.Quentin Bowen

I have had good experiences with UF Shands at 8th Street. The staff and Drs there have been great and I have been to several different Clinical offices there. Easy to get to and plenty of parking spaces.t d

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Great prices, great instructor!!! As a Cardiac Nurse I have used Stat LIfe for both my BLS and ACLS re-cert for the past several years. Best hands on training I've experienced. Actually makes the learning fun. As many companies have transitioned to the hands off approach with all computer education, Derek takes the time to give you the hands on learning experience which is very much appreciated. He is flexible to your time needs and group size. I would recommend this company time and time again. Thank you Stat Life!!!!Cheryl Palmer

Derek is an absolutely awesome BLS/ ACLU instructor! As a RN, I value his approach to teaching these courses because it goes beyond just knowing WHAT to do, but WHY its important to KNOW why we do it..I have been renewing with SLMT for the last 4 years and find no one more knowledgeable, practical and funny! Im sending all my employees to Stat Life Medical! Thanks Derek for putting your life on the line as a rescuer, and training us to save the lives of others! You're the best…see you in 2019!Shenavian Burns

Derek is very knowledgeable and efficient in teaching the class! Super personable and confident. Believe it or not, the class flew by quickly and he made sure everyone was clear in understanding the material. I would recommend his class, for sure!!!OBI BioAesthetic Institute

The actual BLS class went great. I personally think there should be a fast tracked class for healthcare employees that just have to get a refresher, quicker, course every 2 years but the class is what i paid for. The lack of stars is because I took this course on a Tuesday and I was told it would be 24-48 hours until I get my BLS card. On Thursday afternoon I called explaining I didn’t get my card yet and asked if she could confirm my information was submitted correctly. The lady didn’t give me the time of day, cut me off, and explained I need to wait a full 48 hours, as their class tells us 24-48 hours. She wouldn’t even check my information. If you want to get technical, it was 48 hours since my class was over. Well sure enough Friday morning I still have no BLS card. Friday the office at advanced cardiac training is closed and my new job wouldn’t allow me to start if I didn’t receive my card no later than first thing Tuesday morning (Monday is a holiday, the 4th of July). With how unhelpful this site was I didn’t want to risk them not being able to give me my card immediately Tuesday morning. To prevent me from getting start date delayed, I had to go and pay to get my BLS once again on Saturday through a different company (first coast training) that gives you the BLS card the same day. I had my BLS card within 1 hour from taking the course with first coast. I don’t quite understand why first coast training can give me my BLS through AHA within the hour but advanced cardiac training takes 24-48 hours. That is, when it’s actually submitted properly. It is Sunday and I still only have my BLS from first coast. I do NOT recommend going to Advanced Cardiac Training if you need your card within the next week for your healthcare job.Ashley Sanger

I had a great experience with Advanced Cardiac Training. I called them on a Friday afternoon asking about ACLS, and the receptionist that answered the phone was exceptionally nice. I would give 5 stars just for my experience with her. She promptly called me back after ensuring they could work with my schedule, and they were able to do it on Monday, the next business day. The leader of the course was also exceptional, very nice and very straight to the point! I believe she newly took over the business but it was evident she was very experienced with the information. I received my ACLS card the same day, within a couple hours. Even though I can get BLS/ACLS through my job for free, I will return to this business because it was so convenient and such a pleasant experience (and I usually dread this kind of stuff).Cara Henslin

If I could give more than 5 stars, I would! The staff at this location are the most kindhearted and understanding people I’ve had the pleasure of working with. Ms. Barbara at front reception bent over backwards to help accommodate my urgent needs. She was able to help me get squeezed into the schedule same day for my BLS certification. And was the kindest soul about my entire situation. Not once did they make me feel like a burden. I will only suggest this location from here on out to my colleagues who need any healthcare certifications.Ashley Hatch

This is a very specific review regarding accessibility for people with physical mobility issues. The elevators at this whole campus have been down months at this point with random spurts of it working for a couple of hours and then someone getting trapped in the elevator by the afternoon. I just feel for people with physical disabilities because while it says one elevator works that could require someone to go basically to the back of the school. I don't have a physical impairment but I think the amount of time they've been down is not acceptable. Especially since I don't see any efforts to fix them. If you do have a physical disability you might want to choose a different campus or reach out as soon as possible so they can make the proper arrangements.Jules

Waited an hour to see an advisor after being quoted 25 minutes only to have advisor Vanessa Williams (Deerwood campus) show me an internet page on the schools website. After that, I still have an academic advising hold on my account after seeing her and telling her it was an hold on my account. Please get advisors who care. Now! After working a full time job, raising two children, and spending my only off day going to class, I have to find time to see another advisor that is willing to do their job.Trelinique Roberts

My wife graduated from this school in 2016 and still has not received her official diploma. Office personnel are extremely lazy and unwilling to help at all. We moved 6 hours away and were told we have to come in to talk to someone.. seems very unorganized altogether and we highly recommend a different school.Jamie Welch

This is the Nassau County Branch of FSCJ, they offer a wide range of classes but for many upper division classes you will have to travel to one of the other Jacksonville campuses.Corey P

My son took dual enrollment classes here, and will now be attending his first year of college at the Nassau campus. Staff is friendly and efficient, facility is nice also.Anna Keeton

Good campus for high schoolers doing duel enrollment but beyond that there's not a huge course selection so you're going to need to travel to the other campuses.Jacqueline Shrader

Great instructors in the EMS program especially Bill Watts and Kethon Colbert. They definitely get you ready for the NREMT test!!!Clay Borden

FSCJ was a little frustrating to enroll into when I came in as a freshman back in Fall 2015. Now that I'm done with my A.A. and doing my first semester of my Junior year here – it has progressively gotten worse despite the renovations and updates. I been emailing requesting paperwork multiple times as I need them for my military dependency verification, and no one responds. You could call multiple times and no one will pick up. The advising wait time is ridiculous even if you get there right when it opens. Majority of the professors are good but everyone else is utterly useless. Make sure to bring all your paperwork in person… because mailing it would cause it to get lost, and then if you email it they'll claim they lost it in the system. I'm so happy, this is my final semester at this school. So many people now are still wondering how FSCJ is still operating, it doesn't deserve to be a state college.Rin Mikami

Every term has been an awful experience trying to get through the financial aid process. Even with scholarships they had continued complications applying my aide to my classes or to me to even get my materials for class. The final attempt for me to attend was this summer. I have been dropped from my classes twice because they haven’t applied my scholarship money that they have had for over 6 months to my classes. When I called and asked about this I was told to just keep checking every day and re-add the classes again and they would eventually get all the aides processed for students. Well today one day before my classes are supposed to start I’ve been dropped again!! I’m finished with this school. They also just got fined the Sumer of 18 according to a teacher last year for some sort of inappropriate conduct handling the money received from aides. I should have left then.Janie No

I’m really disappointed with the school. I made a exam to see if I’m able to attend to college since I’m from another country. After the exam the girl told me that I was able to attend to the college due to my result. I was so happy and excited, I went to school after take another 1/2 day off to register and go over with the class schedule, and then they let me know that my points even being high isn’t enough for them, and if I want to attend to a college I would need to do 2 to 4 years of English class, and then I would be able to go to college. This broke my hearth so bad, and my hope. I’m not paying for English the same amount I would pay for the course. They don’t give opportunities for any person. 🙁Victoria Slenzak

I have 3 degrees from FSCJ over the years, now working on my Master's from another university. I entered the building to find a quiet corner to study, like I've done many times, and security kicked me out at the door saying current students only. We went to the library who said yes, I can check out books based on the State of Florida collegiate reciprocal borrowing program, but apparently per Security I cannot be in the building to actually read the book (or use my laptop to study online). There was no scene and Security and I were cordial and professional, but it was made very clear that I could not stay. Place was a ghost town, not a single student or class visible or audible inside, just staff. I'm very disappointed in FSCJ, I have given them lots of time and money over the years. And I'm still quite sure I'm allowed to use a chair/table to study quietly, as a former student and as active at another state university.Jamison

Deerwood, FSCJ's best kept secret! I absolutely love this campus! It is a concerted shopping mall, so a excellent reuse of a otherwise completely wasted building. This appeals to my love of recycling right off the bat. The whole facility is modern and clean. By far the nicest campus in my honest opinion. It is easy to get to right on Southside near Butler Boulevard and has ample parking. Also the classrooms are clean with comfortable seating. I love the indoor plants and trees which make the air always feel fresh in the building. Being once a shopping mall the building has excellent climate control which some of the buildings at other campuses lack. Also the a good many of the processors seem to really care about the students.June Dupree

Waited an hour to see an advisor after being quoted 25 minutes only to have advisor Vanessa Williams show me an internet page on the schools website. After that, I still have an academic advising hold on my account after seeing her and telling her it was an hold on my account. Please get advisors who care. Now! After working a full time job, raising two children, and spending my only off day going to class, I have to find time to see another advisor that is willing to do their job.Trelinique Roberts

I don't understand the negative reviews because my experience along with many other returning students is completely different. This school gives you the tools to succeed. It is up to you as an adult who is paying to take these classes to apply them to better yourself as you go along. The initiative is in your hands because the majority of the learning/studying is done on your own time outside of your scheduled class time. I'd like to say they hold your hand every step of the way and believe me they do but they also make it clear that it is ultimately you who is in control of your ability to pass the NREMT. They are very organized with your syllabus. You know your class curriculum, labs, exams, quizzes etc.. ahead of time. So you're never lost or surprised on what is happening. My entire experience taking my EMT course was a great one. Coming from an accounting background I didn't know anything about anything when it came to being and EMT and 3 1/2 months later I passed my class. A week later I took my NREMT and passed that as well. It cut me off at 60 questions. Meaning I grasped everything that was taught to me at Camsen. Now I'm a returning student taking my 13 month paramedic course. The staff is very much willing in working with all of their students whether it comes to schedule or extra study time to prepare you. I'm actually really glad that I chose to attend Camsen. I've never felt prouder of myself and I have to thank the staff there, especially my instructor and the owners for training me diligently in the classroom, lab, and ride alongs. I'm out in the world now working as an EMT and I'm confident in my skills thanks to them.Jandy Rzhevskiy

I would not recommend this school to anyone who is expecting to attend a professional school for an EMS career. This school branched off from FMTI that shut down because of the way they treated students. The student services consists of one person who is completely disorganized and disrespectful to students and the way she talks to them. The owner and his wife are the "Directors" and swear up and down that they are not trying to get in your pockets but every action of theirs shows otherwise. They tell you to come to them with any problems you have, and when you do they make sure to tell you it is your fault for the problem you are having. They play favoritism for anyone in the fire department, and treat anyone who are not on "The job" like you are not worthy. They provide only the minimum information to legally give you your certification and absolutely do not set you up for success to pass the NREMT or NREMTP tests. They only teach "how it is in the field, not what you need to know to pass your National. I have been to other schools and have had no problem. This is absolutely the WORST school I have ever been to.Caleb Strother

School is lies they say one thing on the phone and then say something different in person. My son went there and alot of the days came home early either do to Instructor changes no teachers or their hr labs being canceled. They said everything was good on the phone then had the audacity to tell me something different in person and different grades when i went in person. They are out just for the money instead of properly training individuals to be proficient emts and paramedics. They are just about checking the block and moving on the next dollar sign oops i mean potential student.Dennis Albino

Waited an hour to see an advisor after being quoted 25 minutes only to have advisor Vanessa Williams (Deerwood campus) show me an internet page on the schools website. After that, I still have an academic advising hold on my account after seeing her and telling her it was an hold on my account. Please get advisors who care. Now! After working a full time job, raising two children, and spending my only off day going to class, I have to find time to see another advisor that is willing to do their job.Trelinique Roberts

I am connected with this school 3 ways. I have a cousin that attend and graduated at Florida State University, I attended Jacksonville State University and I had a friend go to college and live in Florida.Redd Williams

We just had our 10th Annual Showcase at Kent Campus auditorium. Great facility, staff and management easy to work with. Another successful performance.John Glessner

If you are seeking professional development. I recommend seeking an institution with efficient, effective, communications and systems. NOT FSCJ. Terrible experience trying to get my TC. I am a college grad I take all kinds of continuing education this was by far my worst experience.Gene Pruett

Not having the best experience so far , I am from out of state and they wete telling that j was on an emergency housing list so I anf other out of state /country students would move in first… well school starts in 10 days and I haven't even gotten a move in date yetjasmine babb