20 Best Paramedic Programs In Palm Bay, FL (2022 Updated)

The most unorganized, unprofessional, "learning institution" I have ever come across. There are a FEW instructors within the nursing program that really have a passion for teaching nursing students, but the rest, this is merely a second source of income for them. It is very rare that you'll receive an email back in regards to an issue you have and if you do happen to get an email back it's most likely going to be at least a week later. While the school may be accredited to be a learning institution, the nursing program is NOT accredited. Save your time and money. It's enticing because of the shorter amount of time it will take to receive your ADN, but it is not worth the headache nor the amount of money they charge. If you can swing it, go to another institution that will provide you with QUALITY education, even if that means it takes a little longer. I promise you will wish you would have done that in the beginning if you choose to attend this school. Pay attention to the negative reviews on this school – they speak truth.Nani Neamiah

I have completed my A.S. Degree in EMS and have had the most professional experience I’ve experienced. My classes were online and the professors were beyond helpful in class. Krystal Zimbaldi was a key component in my success with HCI. She has made my college experience amazing and has been by my side throughout the whole process. From the first day I called to join HCI to complete my degree, she has been the point of contact for all my questions and concerns. The fact that she constantly checks up on students to make sure they are updated with information and to see how their college experience is going is an amazing trait to have. HCI is truly blessed to have such an amazing asset for the college. Because of this I will recommend this college to all my friends and colleagues for all their educational needs.Joshua Wagner

I am in my 12th month of nursing school and I absolutely love this School and the Nursing program. I would recommend this school to anyone that needs to work while going to school. This school is very accommodating. The best thing that ever happened to this school was bringing Isabelle Ayers on board, she has been such a positive change for this school. It has come a long way in a short time. The entire staff including Irene from the EMS program is always so helpful in any way needed and willing to go above and beyond to help out. Irene always has a smile on her face and kind words to greet you daily and even though she is not our direct mentor she has been a positive influence in me enjoying my experience at HCI and always there for all students.Kellie Jenkins

Tammi is amazing! She comes to my class of Patent Care Technician students every semester and teaches them BLS for healthcare providers. She is extremely knowledgeable with over 20 years of emergency medical experience and has some crazy stories that keep the students engaged and help them really understand the WHY behind the training! Not only will you pass and get certified, you will actually learn something! I’d give her 10 stars if I could!!!Laura N

I've done multiple acls renewal classes and Tammi is not only one of the most knowledgeable instructors but also makes the class fun and relaxed. She uses case studies from personal experience working as a paramedic and rn and also takes the time to make sure you have a full comprehension while simplifying steps in a user friendly manner. I would recommend anyone at any level of medical proficiency.Deanna Geiger

Tammy was wonderful and very informative! She had a lot of valuable insight and information to provide and share that you do not get in your average ACLS class. Her enthusiasm in teaching the material was very apparent and you can tell she enjoys teaching as well as having the students in her classes succeed. I will be back next time I need to recert and am in the area!Ryan Lane

I actually signed up for the BLS ACLS and PALS class all in one and they were all helpful. Course was detailed, educated, and the instructor knows his stuff. The hands on experience was great as well. It wasn’t rushed either. I will definitely be coming back in two years for my retake class. If you’re in or near the area definitely come to this class. Very time efficient, informative, and you can even purchase the books with the class and be able to take home brand new copies of the 2020 version. Also, the room has bottled water and snacks too if you’re going to take multiple classes in one day. The television that displays all of the rhythms is a great visual aid too when going through the scenarios. I’ve been BLS certified since 2014, ACLS certified since 2018, and PALS certified since 2020, and this was definitely the best joint class I’ve had. Couldn’t recommend it enough.Andrew Chapman

The instructors were very thorough in their explanations, demonstrations and answering questions! Dana provided great real life scenarios and incorporated personal experiences for the class as well to better understand different situations that may arise in our field. Each student had the opportunity to practice alone and group settings on Adult, Child, and Infant BLS without feeling rushed!Victoria Riley

I came here to renew my BLS certification and the class was great! Dana Perdigon, RN was an excellent instructor as well! The room was small and comfortable with many tools and simulators which made it a good learning environment. I also was able to send my certification to my employer immediately after the class. If you need BLS or ACLS definitely come here!Tony Paredes

I took Adult and pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid BL class. The course format was great! I was able to complete part 1 online course each module at my own time and speed. Then it was very easy to schedule in person class with Angelmedic CPR. I was a bit nervous about part 2, but our instructor was such a great teacher. He kept the class engaging and very fun while still effectively and efficiently teaching! He’s very knowledgeable and even touched on some real world experiences situations. Most importantly, he was always make sure we all were on the same page. He did an amazing job at getting the whole class involved by asking questions throughout. There is always more to learned and also mentioned additional resources available that I found very useful. Overall, great class with very knowledgeable instructor!Aleksandra

My experience at Angelmedic was 10 stars excellent. Tina my instructor was so amazing. She was very friendly and knowledgeable. She taught the class in such a way that was easy to understand. I feel so confident in my CPR skills now. I am signing my 18 year old son up next for the course. I highly recommend if you are in need of CPR training/certification that Angelmedic is the place to come. Oh and did I mention very affordable too.Flower Girl

I highly recommend this course for anyone who is new to CPR or needing a refresher. The instructor was very knowledgeable and able to teach things in a way that made them easy to understand. I'm retired military with a lot of experience and needed updated credentials for my job. This instructor taught me things I didn't know and showed me some new ways to think about the things I do. 10 of 10. Will definitely do again.Jimmy Livingston

This review is specifically for the coffee as I haven't had the opportunity to do training with D-Dey but I plan to do some training with D-Dey in the future! Just so everyone is aware, I enjoy drinking coffee and D-Dey was looking for some feedback on their Clear Eyed Captain blend and I offered to provide a review for them without any compensation. They sent me a bag of their ground coffee and I was excited to receive it. I opened it up immediately and smelled the inside of the bag. It had a bold earthy aroma of roasted coffee beans. I decided to try and brew it espresso style in my Bialetti despite it being a coarse ground just to experiment. My typical coffee in the morning is a latte or cappuccino using an Italian bean with Chocolate flavors so I thought I'd be adventurous and try it in a small latte. As it brewed the aromas became more sweet and minty. I poured a shot of espresso and took a sip. A little earthy and bitter with a hint of peppermint. I began to add a little sugar and milk. This completely opened up the peppermint flavor and was a little over powering on the peppermint side at first. I added a hint of chocolate and this made for a very nice Peppermint Bark latte. The next morning I decided to do a French Press brew of Clear Eyed Captain. This is how it was meant to be brewed. All the flavors were much more subtle and less concentrated. The peppermint was still there but wasn't overpowering. For the purist, this brewing method is great for this coffee. A touch of chocolate and milk is how I preferred it. Overall the coffee was very good but as you noticed I like to add chocolate to it so I feel that if there were more chocolate tones to the brew it would make it perfect but overall a very nice cup of joe.Trevor DeJong

Power without ability = Liability Having a deadly weapon without the knowledge and the ability to handle it, can very well be a liability, to yourself and others. A few things I took away from my training in Concealed with Confidence today, that will definitely help me in my abilities… 1. How to take out a threat without killing an innocent bystander. 2. How to hold my weapon, so that someone can't take it from me. 3. How to be quicker in my responses and be more accurate. 4. How to shoot when someone is coming at you, and you're fighting for your life. Once you have taken Handgun Fundamentals, which EVERY person should take, regardless of how long you've been shooting, or how much you think you know, then your second step should be Concealed with Confidence. It's a game changer in the amount of knowledge you have, and the confidence in instills in you to be a better shooter and concealed weapons permit holder and carrier.Stephen Owens

I’m a mom of 5 and a grandmother of 6. I’ve never owned a gun much less shot one before. So needless to say it was a daunting thought. But, in these times we live in I am convinced I need to protect myself and my loved ones. I don’t want to be a victim. I sought some advice and purchased one. I enrolled in the beginners hand gun course. I went through a six hour course, I learned gun safety, proper mechanics and shooting with accuracy. Which was so empowering. Yet that was not all. In the course included how to control bleeding from gunshots. This was the whole package. What good is it to own a gun if you don’t know how to use a gun to save lives with out the knowledge of controlling bleeds. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to exercise the privilege of the Second Amendment with out this all so important lifesaving knowledgeDiana Sanders

I just got home from the BLS provider course and felt I had to review immediately. I cannot say enough positive things about my experience. As a nurse and someone who has always worked in healthcare, I've taken many BLS courses throughout my life. Debbie A. is by far the best instructor I've ever had. She was so engaging and positive, it made me want to listen. I usually get bored during these things. Debbie, you're great! From the initial call I made to EMC, I was greeted professionally and sincerely. The staff was incredibly helpful and kind. They are the most affordable in the area as well. I would definitely recommend this company to anyone looking to take their classes & I will be back. Looking to take their EKG class as well. 10 stars if I could.Monica

I have been an ALS and BLS instructor for several years but in 2022 I decided to expand my skills as a Pediatric Instructor. My PALS provider card had expired so I had the experience of attending both provider and instructor courses. The Prep packet EMC provides helped me tremendously going into the courses.. My provider instructors , Rodney and Deb F. were so knowledgeable, patient and supportive. I felt so prepared for the Instructor course with Chuck. Chuck was also very knowledgeable and energetic! Both courses were excellent, rewarding and professional! Thank you EMC.Debbie Acunto

I have been using EMC for several years now and just recently did PALS with them. Bob? (I’m terrible with names) was excellent and his knowledge and experience with critically ill children was reflected in the course he provided. I learned so much! All the instructors are great and I will definitely be back!Stacy Rudolph

I had a great experience at OMI. I attended a "Flipped classroom" for Paramedic school led by retired FDNY Lieutenant Paramedic Hector Arroyo, and the most important thing I can say is that you get out what you put in. If you put in the work, the staff of OMI will work tirelessly to make sure you get the education you paid for. No games, no egos, just knowledge. The clinical coordinator Jessica Sasser absolutely made my year. I have never in my life worked with someone more accommodating or approachable than she has been. My year of Paramedic school would have been substantially worse if not for her kind, understanding, and extremely hardworking and available approach to clinical internship. While I enjoyed my overall experience at OMI, if I recommend OMI to coworkers or friends, my experience with Jessica will be one of the first anecdotes I share. In addition, I would be remiss if I did not mention the Vice President, Mrs. Abby Marquez. Her caring nature and calm demeanor while dealing with conflicts cannot be overlooked. No matter the obstacle, we all knew we could go speak to Abby, and she would help us come to a tenable solution. Knowing that the administrative staff of your school is on your side and truly cares about you is a feeling you cannot put a price on. I definitely recommend this school for those individuals looking for a no-nonsense, straightforward, and rewarding approach to higher education.Logan Reedy

As a recent graduate of the EMT program at Orlando Medical Institute, I want to take a second to recognize the staff for all of their hard work. From the admin staff to the instructors and lab instructors, everyone did an amazing job preparing the students for excellence in the field. Even during the shutdown and inability to get into hospitals for clinical hours due to the coronavirus, they worked hard to keep us on track and provided simulations to practice our skills. Thank you to everyone at OMI for your help and your dedication to the students. I recommend this school to anyone looking to enter the field. I'm looking forward to continuing my education with OMI in the paramedic program.Darren Barnes

Okay I attended this school way back years ago. Yes the owners do like and make money. The teachers are pretty good but all work multiple jobs and can be late or they may rush to fill a teacher last minute. Their driver cert truck is very old. Abby never bothered me. One thing to be carful. If you are going on to college classes or certs they may not accept your cert or you will have to take the college test. OMI does not require a college entry test. Seminole state does. Felix is very knowable and cares about the school. Just remember this is a private school. Not a college or university. Other than that I attend learned and passed without issue.brad gibson

So far I love this school because is small and closer to home but the one thing I don’t like is that they don’t have all the programs here and then they make other students to drive farther to different valencia campuses that live around this area and also I heard some people go to different valencia campuses because some professors don’t teach well over here I think they should check on that, but other then is a brand new campus with the latest technology and can’t wait for more to come.Willy Wallie

This is a new building so everything is clean and awesome .. but they have many programs Or in a different way they do Not all the programs yet cause it is still new. Me and my wife go there for Spanish courses and we like the program and the instructors beside the new friends that we made. They make 20% discount for registration and this offer is only for this location😎 Great location and big parking lot.Nassouh Darwazeh

It’s a good school and I love the professors but unfortunately this campus doesn’t have as much of a selection of classes as the other valencia campuses do.Aaliyah Thompson

If you're on the fence about registering for this course, just do it! It's worth every penny. The course instructors are amazing and they're able to cover a ton of material in a meaningful way even though the class is only two days long. I hope to go back for the ultrasound course as well. Dr. Beatty is an excellent teacher and explains everything in a way that gives you the freedom to ask questions and try new skills without fear of judgment. The whole PPE team genuinely wants you to be successful in the class and in your career. The online toolkit is a great take away for students to continue learning and have resources for our own practice. Highly recommend. Thank you so much!Hope Drake

I had such a great time and lots of fun! This team so is passionate that it permeates through the teachings. Each instructor genuinely wants you to continue to grow through learning knowledge and skills to put in practice. This was the best hands on skills I’ve had since paramedic school so long ago. The resources provided after class have been so useful. You can tell that great time and effort went to create and continues to develop high quality learning that is applicable in any area of advanced practice. Truely enjoyed every minute with these guys!!!Denise Taylor

I highly recommend this workshop. I feel very comfortable; much more than before I attended it. They spend adequate time with attendees during each skill and discuss ways to perfect one's craft. The x-ray portion of the workshop is top notch! I left feeling I can read x-rays and eager to go to work to try out my skills at reading them. You will learn and lot!!! I am super happy that I attended.Lil Hendy (Cathy A Henderson)

Took the EMT refresher course 3 times. Always have great experience and feel fruitful. Jeff is one of the best instructors and friends I would say. Highly recommended.楊凱傑（KJ Yang）

I would recommend everyone strongly who wants to become a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) this is the best institute, I passed my exam in first shot and miss Pam gives you all the help one needs to establish your Carrier she will guide through your whole process as a CNA very nice environment, friendly and supportive and honest I did my BLS training as well everything was very smooth and professional. Thank you miss Pam I m very grateful to you.Kapil Bhatia

I graduated with my AA from PBSC. I attended classes at the Palm Beach Gardens and Lake Worth campuses. This affordable college supports the educational goals of its students through numerous academic resources, dedicated professors, and federal grants. There are many organizations on campus for those who want to explore their field of interests. There are great professors like Venessa Brown, Sritana Yasui, Derria Smith, Dr. Barry Roberts and many others. I enjoyed my experience at PBSC. As far as I can assess, It is heading toward a prosperous future.Bluemarvel 777

If you go to the Loxahatchee campus, good luck. The security guards do not know what in the world they are doing. They’ll give you a ticket for looking the wrong way. They have 10 guards for 1 building campus. The “assistant dean” is a nightmare. Ms.Vasquez is nasty and will not listen to anything you have to say. The advisors and the cashiers are probably the only decent people there. Just go to lake worth or gardens.Demarco Lorenz

I pay out of pocket for my classes and mown i have no professor and is trying to register for my class but it’s not assigned a professor nor is it showing up on my blackboard. I had a professor when i first chose the class, now I don’t on top of it all I keep getting transferred and been on hold for about 30 minutes.Belinda Beckles

Great staff and great campuses, however I must complain of one staff member, Ms. Annette Tran. She sent a document to me in an email and said to fill out and send it back to her. Now note I live in Indialantic, so cocoa is a 1 and half hour drive. I then contacted her asking how to send it, through pdf or come to the Cocoa campus and she said she’ll be at the cocoa campus. When I got there at the appointment on time I asked all over the campus and she wasn’t there. Then I contacted her again and she said to just email it over. I did as instructed and she claimed that it was the wrong one. So I contacted her again and ask if she could send me the right pdf and she said to drive up to the cocoa campus and get the form. So I went again and no sign of her and the front desk handed me the document. I signed and sent it back and it was wrong again! I repeated myself for her to send it and she said the paper will be at the Melbourne campus. I went, got the paper but she still wasn’t there. I then tried emailing it to her and it said my email got blocked, so I had to use my secondary email and I still wait word from her for 2 days now.Dylan Tidalstalker

I have been going to Eastern for a few years now (nearly half done with my AA), and while I can't say I have much experience with in-person classes (Pandemic and all), I will say that I have only had a few issues overall. 2 to 3 out of my 8 or so teachers were a problem for me, and that really was only because one didn't answer their email often enough to help me in time and because another had a very strict and linear way of teaching, which I personally don't do well with. More often than not, I have had kind and understanding teachers who are upbeat, helpful and more than forgiving on late or hard assignments. I also found the few in-person classes I have had to be fun and something to look forward to (despite the occasionally long rides). I may have just been given the good-end of the stick and maybe others have had worse experiences, but I have found college here to be easier and more forgiving than my own Middle to HighSchool experiences. Hopefully you will as well.Crazy Or Imaginative

It would seem that a lot of the reviews here are from entitled kids who expect everything to be easy for them. I've never had a problem with Advising, Financial Aid (Although I do payment plan and not federal aid), Classes or Professors. I'm only on my third semester and I work hard to get the grades that I'm getting, if I have a problem I work extra hard to solve it no matter what it may be. I understand that in the real world nobody is going to hand me anything. I only have two major problems, the amount of high school kids that are in my classes is crazy, and I wish they would funnel some of the Melbourne money to us in Cocoa so they can fix some of the buildings that were messed up from the hurricane. Overall though, its a good school and very affordable. Working on my AS now and then going for my Bachelors in Network Technologies: Cyber Security.Ricky Ray

The instructors are very experienced in their field, and use a practical approach. Most of all, they prepare you to get you a job in the. Emergency medical field.Humphreys Jeff

I must tell you that this school has the most amazing Guidance staff. Mr. Baker has shown himself to be not only supportive to my child, but has made a difference in her life as to her sense of purpose and the importance of staying in school. I want to thank you Mr.Baker for being a man of integrity, and want to share how blessed I feel Palm Bay High is for having you as part of this guidance staff. I appreciate you, Sincerely: Debra NixonDebra Nixon

2013 graduate. I highly recommend this Center above any other in the county you'll get more one-on-one attention and help here than anywhere else and everyone is super helpful if you're looking to obtain your GED or high school diploma this is no doubt the place to goJake Raulerson

Fantastic school and very diverse. So why did I give this a 3??? Well this school have many problems upon the students itself, for instance very bad kids, drug addicts, and my problem is RACIST and have no RESPECT.Natsu Dragneel

EMT and Paramedic courses they have available are well placed to fit different schedules. They provided night and morning classes with amazing instructors who have the experience and knowledge to teach. The instructors show their love for what they do in all their classes. You honestly couldn't find better instructors then at this school. As well as all of those who work behind the curtain (office admin.) to make sure everything correlated with the school is functioning and going smoothly. Special thanks to these instructors who always do their best: Moe, Rob, Alex, Rose, Chris, Ozzy, Mike, Junior and everyone else who gladly jumped into help.Hailey Ellsworth

I would not recommend this school. After completing my first semester of the core nursing program, (with straight A's) I was advised to take a leave of absence until the following semester because there was not enough students to continue with my cohort. I was told I can start with the new student come January. It wasn't until the 1 week before enrollment deadline I was advised they were not going to continue with the evening classes and I had to find another school. The professors are great but the administration is horrible. Needless to say I had to repeat and pay to take the same classes because they are non-transferable.Joanna S

I really enjoyed attending this school. The equipment is exceptional, the instructors really care about the students, and the office easily handles any questions that you may have. The instructor to student ratio is about 1:15, so every student gets a lot of hands on. The instructors are excellent, and they make sure that every student fully understands the subject that is being reviewed. Some instructors even help students on their off time to make sure that they understand the material. Overall, I truly enjoyed attending this school, and I recommend it to anyone who wants to pursue a career in paramedicine.Christopher Manash

My experience at First Response Training Group will be a part of my life I will always remember. When starting my journey I didn't have a background is EMT, It was like learning a brand new language and having to learn it in such a short time. Throughout the journey I made friends I can see myself with for years to come and that includes other classes that show up day or night. Everyone I have met here is focused on one goal, and that finishing the class! First Response is NOT my first time in a school, I have graduate school credits but what I can say about First Response that sets it apart from all the other schools I have been apart of is that this is the FIRST and ONLY school where I have personally have seen everyone having a helping hand for students who are struggling. From the students all the way up to the owner, people have sacrificed their free time to help each other. My advice is if you're looking into starting a career and First Response is on your list, take a tour and see the school. I didn't feel like I was just a student, I felt like I was apart of a family. That motivated me to study and put in hours to accomplishing a goal. I don't know how I would have accomplished this being on my own or being just a "student." The classes can be overwhelming, find a place where you feel at home. First Response is that place for me.Roberto Perez

I walked into First Response on my first day of class not knowing a single thing about EMS. Overtime, as I worked with all the instructors of First Response, I can easily say that this school is one of if not the best schools for rookies in the EMS field. The online resources that are provided to students is phenomenal. I've been able to utilize those online resources as well as instructors from the school, to be successful in my career. This school isn't your typical university, it's much more family oriented, which promotes student success even more. You don't feel like another number, which to me is very important. Even after graduation, the resources are still there. The school not only cares about our current education, but as well as our continuing education in the long run. Next up is paramedic school, and I'll be right back at the school where I learned the basics from. Thank you to First Response.Nate Copeland

From day one everything was laid on the table; from something as small as a pen with our uniforms to making sure you are on time and prepared to learn. I've been out of school for a while now and this was one of the best schooling programs I have ever had the honor in participating in. Every instructor was there to help at a moments notice, even sacrificing their own personal time to ensure that we fully grasp the concepts. Everyday was something new and a different approach on helping everyone learn. School isn't supposed to be easy and it not something that is used to beat you down, challenge yourself and I promise this school will guide you through it all. I would like to thank the entire staff for going above and beyond for my fellow brothers and sisters. Cheers to many more years of success. THANK YOU FIRST RESPONSE and THANK YOU JAY for the opportunity!!!John Ron

(Translated by Google) This Campus is far from everything and very deserted. Especially if you study at night. Lighting is not enough in the parking lot. Reception service is good. The teacher is excellent! (Original) Este Campus é longe de tudo e muito deserto. Especialmente se você estuda a noite. A iluminação não é suficiente no estacionamento. O serviço da recepção é bom. A professora é excelente!Millíssima Jacob

Valencia school of public safety is a very intense but informative and supportive school. The instructors are very skilled and give the best preparation for a successful career in law enforcement.Cynthia

Valencia is a wonderful school. One of my kids earned her A.A. here and wished they had the same kind of atmosphere (small classes, great teachers) when she transferred to UCFHolly Prince