20 Best Paramedic Programs In Springfield, MA (2022 Updated)

I took the CNA ‘Plus’ programme there back in October 2021. For $2395 we never got a clinical! And the facilities and equipment provided were unbelievable! One mannequin with its leg falling out and not even a proper night gown to keep it from being exposed! Sheets were dirty! Equipment faulty, and now we are STILL waiting to take our state licensure exams! If you’re taking the CNA programme, do not take the “plus part” it is a waste of money and time. The instructor is very compassionate and hardworking and honestly the reason why I kept on going. Otherwise, it’s just a money grabAaliyah Davis

State Street U is amazing. I attended 22 years ago and stopped by for the first time since then and I was amazed to find, updated buildings, a beautiful store, and a whole new feel. The professors and professionals were mostly great when I was there and though I don't attend, I had a chance to talk to administrators and they are still amazing. It is a fantastic education at a great price. If you are looking for a great community college, look no further than STCC. I'm proud my children and family are attending to make their lives better.Paul Goodchild Ph.D., CPA

Great school with the absolute best teachers. Mr. Crowley, my English teacher, was really amazing and reignited my love for writing. It also offers great programs, like the student ambassador program, that really lets you get more involved in the school activities, and allows you to make the most of your experience at STCC.Rebecca Lasky

Did my CPR recertification through Roberge EMS. The class was offered outside of work hours and I was given a list of courses far in advance to allow me to plan. The facility was clean and the atmosphere was laid back however the training was thorough and concise. Mike is a great instructor who doesn't harp on people for small mistakes but clarifies and provides an explanation. His ability to be relatable is refreshing and makes for a great course. It is awesome to see instructors like Mike take up the training torch and I highly recommend using Roberge EMS for all of your training needs. There are a plethora of courses offered so check it out.TJ Howell Jr

Roberge EMS Training provided a thorough and enjoyable NCCR course (online). Mike's personality, knowledge and ability to connect with the students provided for a comfortable and easy learning environment. His ability to ensure that his students are absorbing what he teaches is a talent many instructors do not have. Mike offers each student the ability to ask questions, make relevant comments and feel that they are an important member of the class. I would highly recommend Roberge EMS Training Associates.Bob Stack

As a Registered Nurse I have taken many BLS courses and this was by far the BEST one. Not only is it interactive and you get your own dummy to practice on without having to share, the instructor Michael creates an atmosphere that is conducive to learning and makes you feel comfortable. Michael is an incredible instructor and is very accommodating in his scheduling. I HIGHLY recommend Michael’s course to anyone looking for a BLS class. I will be a repeat costumer that’s for sure.Jessica French

This place is disgusting. Especially if you are attending one of the free programs. It is unorganized and dirty. The second day being their the building got infested with scabies. The teachers are rude and bully their students. Dont waste your time here.Vahke Ne nd

If is wasn’t for the amazing staff I would never be where I am today! They are very helpful and caring for each and everyone of their students and anyone that even has a question! Thank you all! High recommend.Chris Jarvis

I love Al and his team. They are extremely professional and act with integrity and respect. This is the best EMS (Emergency Medical Services) and Health Care Industry school on the East Coast.Jacqueline Stone

Mediocre staff, but the course was exhausting and very boring. When you start the program you get to meet the owner for the first day, and pretty much after that he is gone or in his office for an hour or two. That will most likely be the only time you'll ever see him. The instructor was also dull, with a slight dark humor. Sitting in one place for 8 hours long hearing someone talk with a monotone voice and with no fun explanations or examples was not gratifying. During the program two fellow classmates dropped the course. I am not sure for what exact reasons but that must mean something. Overall wasn't the best experience and I felt unprepared for the final test. Near the end of the course you'll have to take the computerized test amongst completing six medical stations which include your medical assessment, trauma assessment, airway, cardiac arrest management, and etc you get the point. After successful completion you'll have to do the six stations again with state officials. After that you'll have to take the NREMT exam which is a national exam. This test is much harder then the first. I feel that this program did not prepare me very well for these tests. Considering you have to pay $1500 including the book and your stethoscope. Maybe there is a better place for your EMT endeavors. In other words maybe because being an EMT wasn't for me.Daniel

I decided to take the 4 week online, on-demand course because it was the only fast paced online course near me. I found the instructors and staff to be knowledgeable and personable. They were also flexible. I live 100 miles away from the school and they were able to work with me to make clinical time and ride along time work. I think this type of course works well if you have the time to dedicate to the coursework. I was able to pass the national registry written exam with very little trouble. I would recommend this course to anyone who is interested in a rapid sequence course and has the time to dedicate to completing the course.John Paul Horn

Awesome experience. Top notch. I completed the 4 week online EMT course right in the midst of the pandemic – ALL of the staff were wonderful and I always felt safe during in-person skills classes. They truly teach the material for you to learn it instead of just regurgitate it at test time. (That being said, they’re also great at teaching you EXACTLY what you need to do to be successful in the state practical). I drove an hour each way for each of my in-person skills classes and would do it again in a heartbeat! I can’t say enough great things about Andy and his entire team.Will Wintermute

This institute has flexible class times to work with almost anyone’s schedule. It also has an amazing staff and instructors who seek to ensure you completely understand both the curriculum and lab skills. I took the phlebotomy program, and I have zero complaints. Monica is amazing; She labors closely with you, so you have a solid comprehension of the steps, techniques and procedures to execute a successful venipuncture for each patient. You have plenty of hands-on time as well in the lab with your classmates and volunteers, which will give you the competency necessary to work in a medical setting. I definitely recommend!Aleah Hansen

By far the worst school I have ever gone to. They train you enough to pass the national registry but not enough to ever find a job in the different fields. The EMT instructor is sexist and rude, doesn’t help students learn, and isn’t understanding to the needs of students. The director is sarcastic and the company in general is only in it for the money. Not a single person that I know who has taken phlebotomy or EKG has ever found a job due to requirements in the area. When asked for more training they ignore you and tell you that you need to pay even more money for the extra training.Chris Attakk

The phlebotomy program through American Professional Educational Services was phenomenal. The classroom information was presented professionally and accurately without any gaps in content. The instructor was incredibly knowledgeable and relatable. Ample lab time was provided for maximum hands-on skills learning. I was more than prepared for the national exam and was able to secure a job in the phlebotomy field without a delay. I highly recommend APES programs and certification classes.Debra Gosselin

I take courses over there in the summer, and it’s the best community college in the area. It has all the equipment to do anything, and a big library for you to visit. Huge and beautiful campus with nice staff and teachers.Runkai Zhang

GCC is simply remarkable. Their attention to creating a safe and inclusive environment is continuously honored and valued by the staff and the student body. I highly recommend attending.Yianni Dimitriou

Staff ROCKS! STAFF is awesome… @Alex @Kathleen @Karen, Rose… u guys are the BEST… never had such loving & understanding people that loveeee PEOPLE even in their brokeness💔🦋Monique

Incredible EMS Education!! I took RICTC EMT Basic class a few years ago. The instructors taught in way that I could take what was in the book and put it into practice with real world scenarios. I can't advocate for them more -than to say, I passed my National EMT- Basic test on the first try…. Then I just recently went and took their AEMT / Cardiac course and passed on the first try. They really teach you how to provide and understand EMS care not just the education to pass the test. A++ In my book! Thank you Instructor Richards for everything! I am now a successful and passionate provider because of you and your school.Shane Mercier

The First Aid and CPR class is very thorough and informative. I highly recommend attending a class here. I have taken classes at other places and this was by far the most informative.Ma P

Holyoke Community College is not the ideal college for students with Learning Disabilities. The Disability office fails students with learning disabilities and suggests classes that are not the right fit for the students learning style and when they issues getting the book ECT the office for students with disabilities blames the student for it when it's on the office of students disabilities is at fault. Holyoke community college makes a big deal on how great the office with students with disabilities is and the truth is it is a horrible experience for students with learning disabilities. Holyoke community doesn't follow up with professors to make sure they are following the students accommodation agreements from the office with students with disabilities instead they side with the professor that is not following the students accommodation agreement which is against the Law. Holyoke Community College also makes the student pay money for classes that HCC placed them in. They should not make students with learning disabilities Pay for a class that they messed up with placing the student in. The head of the office with students with disabilities acts like she has an attitude like the student is bothering her and sends angry and nasty tone emails to the student who she is suppose to help support. Holyoke Community College office for students with disabilities is a joke and needs to be restaffed with people who.csre about students with learning disabilities. If you have a learning disability I recommend applying to Westfield State University for better college experience and kind support. HCC office or students with disabilities staff also gossips with teachers from high schools about students too. This why HCC is very poor . Don't waste the moment here. HCC office with students with disabilities is a Joke don't count on them for support . They will jus tblame you for things you had no control over. And they side with some high school teachers who also mis treat students with learning disabilities. The best support system I had at HCC was Ken White who was the dean of community service s he supported me from day one not like the office of student with disabilities.ED Clancy the English 095-101. Professor also supported me at HCC and he understood me better then Nancy at the office with students of disabilities. Ed Clancy is amazing Professor and should be recognized. And Ken White should have run the office for students with disabilities.Meg Ahearn

Personally I wish this school could get me a bachelors. I spent 3 years here and loved every minute of it. Only had one pror two problems with professors but good ones out weighed the bad. Great to start if you're not sure what you want to study at first. Disabilities office was very helpful as I have dyslexia/learning disabilities, they were always offering ways to help me get my accommodations for professors. I believe those who leave 1 star reviews are mostly students upset their parents didn't want to waste $30,000+ on an education they'll probably just either party away or drop out of in a semester. I believe HCC gets you ready for the real world and those who are not aware of that definitely aren't ready for the real world. Overall HCC is a place where you get what you put into it. If you want to push yourself, talk to professors, take harder classes. If you are finding that a class is tough, most professors are willing to work with you to help you pass your classes. What's great about HCC is that there really is a space for everyone and felt safe, if you are ever uncomfortable in a situation, administration is always willing to walk with you to your car or bus and be on the down low on the issue if you need to talk to higher administration about such issues. As someone who took advantage of a lot of the programs there, I still wish I had taken advantage of a lot more. But I had a great time there and truely wish the best for future graduates. AJ FINN Class of 2018AJ Finn

There are so many issues with HCC I don't know where to start. First of all why is all the food so unhealthy? I know there is no cafeteria, but the school could at least invest in some healthy meals for people. Also why are the professors so rude. All the professors I have had tell me how I'm always wrong, and then go on to explain how there knowledge is superior. I think most people that go to school here do not enjoy it at all. The floors, classrooms, and bathrooms are filthy most days since there is so little cleaning that is done here. There is very little student life or activities at this school. Most students go to class, and go home, or go to work. A lot of the classes at this school are not reality based, there based on what the government wants students to know. In my personal opinion this school worsens people's emotional and mental well being. I just don't get how a school could be allowed to operate in this fashion, plus cost thousands of dollars a year to go to. If you want to sit in plastic and metal chairs all day, and listen to someone tell you that they are smarter than you than this might be the school for you. If you want to be treated properly by people and be respected then this place probably is not in your best interest.Jessie Robinson

In my experience, many of the staff are very rude, does not provide good and timely response, let alone horrible customer service. Let’s talk about the lack of quality work and the lack of academic advising performance. There isn’t any quality in that area at all, no “attention to detail” No one Seems have a clue or worse, they don’t focus on the older online students. The main focus is on the young students, and no one else seems to matter. For the amount of money we pay to attend this private school the service they provide does match our money at all. Let’s talk about some of the Professors. They might have PhD’s but they certainty behave themselves as not having no education at all in the way they communicate with students. Rude, unprofessional. For many of them it’s just a title and nothing more. Students surveys really need to be considered to possibly improve in certain areas that continues to lack in professionalism and “attention to detail.” Please start with the academic advising for the online students. Certainly needs plenty of improvement.Angel Santiago

This review is solely based on the library, which is open 24 hours of the day. The library comes with a Starbucks, and four floors providing ample amount of seating. The furniture is quite nice, and relatively comfortable. There are a great deal of computers to be used by students, and it comes with a gender inclusive bathroom on each level. All in all it provides a nice environment for study.The Illusive Man

Tuition is 50k and what do the students get. Terrible food, awful dorms, and nonexistant wifi. Cant get anything done. Just a cash grab school. Doesn’t really put the money toward the students, or anything useful.Unhappy Student

They have a section on their website where it says you can email them, and then when you do they tell you the information is on the website… maybe if I didn’t have issues reading your website I wouldn’t need to email you… Absolutely unprofessional, take your business elsewhere, they clearly don’t need it. It’s called customer service. I get it this is Manchester, but I think they have some decent people left in that area.Coffee conquers all

This school is BY FAR, one of the BEST I have ever attended. Some time ago, I was looking to get my Paramedic. Due to my job, the traditional "Brick & Mortar" style schooling wasnt going to work for me. I searched high and low for courses that offered an online learning platform. I stumbled across one to two more in my searches. Here is what I based my criteria on: Cost, flexibility, bang for my buck, pass rate (which no one holds a candle to), ability to gather info on the program, and personality of the staff I spoke with. During my time of research and making the final decision of where I should attend, NMETC was the only one I felt at peace with when it came to handing over a healthy sum of money and my future. Not only did they teach us, but we learned how to rock solid Paramedics! I would have not gotten to where I am at today if it wasnt for this outstanding group of people and instructors! If you are looking to get you EMT or obtain that Paramedic "Golden Glitter Patch", look no further. You will not be disappointed after it is all complete and you look back on your time here. Thank you again to the entire NMETC Family! Hope to see you all again in the near future!Julian Janoviak

It took me some time to actually write a review but I thought this through and think others should as well before paying for the course. I took the hybrid paramedic course and the online portion was somewhat beneficial but also very expensive for what you're getting. The part I was most disappointed with is the leadership and some of the instructors. The in-person portion was taught by a few burned out paramedics who seemed to care about putting down students rather than lift them up. I will say there were a couple instructors who actually seemed to care but overall the program leaves a lot to be desired. If you're willing to pay quite a bit of money for a cert honestly I would look elsewhere even with the convenience of learning from home or at the site. There are plenty of other programs with instructors who will respect you, your time and money.Kyle D

I can’t stay enough about the quality of this program. After completing an EMT course here over the summer I was able to go into testing for my license with confidence that I had been given all the tools to succeed and not only pass the exam but hopefully go on to be a good provider for future patients. The instructors here are the best you’ll find anywhere and go out of their way to make sure that any student who wants to succeed will be able to reach that goal. Joe and Rachel were our two main instructors and they really are what shaped my experience at NMETC so they deserve a shout out for the time and efforts they make to make this program what it is. I can’t think of one negative to say about this program and would recommend it to anyone interested in pursuing a career in EMS.Carli B

New Britain EMS Academy is by far the BEST EMT training around. I attended for 3 months in the evening class. The instructors are all amazing! To name a few…Jason, Tom, Mark, Uncle Bill, Emily, David and Rich! They are experienced, professional, caring and tough because they want YOU to pass this course and the NREMT. They take their time to teach you the material via lecture and hands on training so that you can succeed-but in the end YOU are responsible for yourself. Thank YOU NBEMS…I PASSED!!!Najla Lavoy

Waste of $1200 and a month and a half of my life! First 4 hrs of the class were lectures, which were basically a review of the book we are given, the grading system i feel does not ensure knowledge & capabilities in the field, i was failed without warning. The one on ones is where most of the knowledge is learnt & was conducted very well, unfortunately it had no impact on the determination of wether or not you will pass or fail the class.Kayron Macon

After taking BLS class i was told that i will get e card by e mail within a week , but after waiting almost 3 weeks, and calling several times , had to go twice in the office to get the e card. the office lady (Annunziata) was so rude and lazy and each time i called in she said she will send it out today but she never did. so disappointed. will not take classes here in the future.RY Ch

Excellent program! Instructors are always willing to help you get better, but you need to put the time into your studies as well. I would highly recommend this program to anyone interested in becoming an EMT!Peter Tseperkas

Amazing place for ACLS and CPR class. All EMT professionals are kind, humble and ready to help. Clerical staffs are extremely helpful. Love to go back this place.Christine Youn

McNeilly EMS was an easy and reliable source for BLS Recertification! Jake answered my questions via email within minutes… on the 4th of July and at 10pm! Erin was super helpful in finding the correct recertification for me and got me in same-day for a demo! Billy was a great instructor and very knowledgeable and experienced! Both were very professional and enthusiastic in sharing about the facility which is state of the art and all encompassing. An awesome resource to have here on the North Shore! I'll never recertify anywhere else! Thanks everyone at McNeilly! I'll be back!!!Tyese Aldrich

As a person who's parents both required Ambulance and Transportation medical services many times of the past years. I want to say that every time Pridestar EMS had come to their aid/assist, the experience was amazing. My dad would always reference (on his tri-weekly trips to dialysis) that the team member who picked him up was always courteous, friendly and made him feel comfortable. He spoke of the driver as a friend which made it nice for me knowing this person had my dad's safety in his/her hands. With my mother she had many times where she needed a lift to the ER or specific DR's offices etc. She had a tendency to complain about many things ie: it's too hot, I'm too cold, it's too loud, etc. – and I always remember even with her complaints she never had anything bad to say about Pridestar. I'll tell you this as a person that saw his parents go through some wild health issues/concerns it was great to know there was a team like Pridestar EMS to get them where they needed to be.Makin’ “Makin' Scents” Scents

This private ambulance service has drivers that swerve across the highway without directionals and no lights. Intentionally throwing their vehicle into dangerous situations and abusing the word ambulance on the side of the van . Next time it happens in front of me everything‘s getting uploaded to YouTube. Called and informed them of this and the male dispatcher stayed silent and said nothing. Good luckBrooks Thornhill

Service was after surgery ok BUT, my "unpaid" account was sent to 3 collection agencies (I called and they said, "I don't know how that happened". The account was PAID IN FULL as soon as the insurance company response was received. They claim it was sent to collections 2 days before I paid. Yea, right. NEVER DO BUSINESS WITH THEMMari McKeon

I took the "part-time" EMT-Basic course and I really enjoyed it. Both Jarrod and Becky are awesome! Jarrod wants to see all of his students succeed and he is extremely passionate about teaching. Him and Becky were always willing to make time for extra help and review sessions. All of the equipment we used in class was in great condition, always clean and sanitized (even before COVID-19). If you're looking for an atmosphere where the instructors care about you on an individual basis, then go with Bay State Educators.whitney rogers

BECKY VALENTINE IS awesome !! Great teacher and person ! Learned a ton, very applicable & thorough with hands on learning. So glad we were lucky enough to have found her ! Thank you Becky.Ed Carp