Massachusetts Paramedic school

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I have always been looking into moving to Massachusetts and I am thinking of maybe going to Paramedic school out there instead of going to the school I'm about to go to. I work for AMR out here in Colorado and am thinking of moving with AMR out to Mass, and going to NCTI out in Massachusetts, I already have A+P done. Anything good or bad heard about NCTI? Also where is a good place to move to in Mass for an EMT that makes 10 pesos an hour. Thanks in advance.
 
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There are many medics programs in and around Boston, NCTI being just one of them. I have heard good and bad things about all of them, and I encourage you to do your own research. For a list of all programs that have medic classes, consult
http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eohhs2t...ices_p_emt_training_institutions&csid=Eeohhs2

The father of a good friend of mine teaches for the medic program at NCTI, and while he is an excellent medic and instructor, I fear that is not the entire picture. I encourage you to visit and ask around on your own, not rely on the opinions of web-personalities (I guess that makes this entire post moot... oh well!)
 
Also check out http://www.caahep.org/Find_An_Accredited_Program.aspx

There is not a single Nationally Accredited paramedic school in all of Massahoweveryouspellit. There are nine (9) in Colorado, so think twice before you make this move at this time.

And it takes a lot more than just A&P to adequately prepare you to maximize your paramedic educational experience. Microbiology, chemistry, algebra, psychology, developmental psychology, sociology, and communications are all important foundations to be built upon in paramedic school. And there is no second chance to build a foundation. Going back and taking them later (which few medics ever do) isn't the same and is not as good.

Also be sure to do a seriously focused job market study of whatever area you are considering before you move there. Many areas of Mass, especially Boston, simply have few to no jobs for EMTs or medics because of fire and union control, unless you are content with being a transfer jockey. The job market should be your most important factor in considering relocation.
 
Northeastern isn't CAAHEP accredited? Scary.

NEEMSI is. I was there yesterday and saw the cert myself. And you get college credit.
 
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I work for AMR in Mass. I would check out all your options. How long have you been an EMT? That matters to how much you get paid. As for right now AMR is on a hiring freeze. Unless you can transfer I doubt you can get a job. Before you move get your Mass ticket. That will help alot. You can find out how by going to http://www.mass.gov/dph/oems look under EMT. As for where to live, pick a point on the map. As far as pay, most of the EMS co. pays about the same around here.
 
AMR is on a hiring freeze, but other companies in the area are hiring anyone, literally anyone with a pulse and a ticket, because of a recent powershift.
Northeastern is a very good program, I took my EMT there-- and the medic program has undergone some good changes in the past few years.
 
bstone said:
Northeastern isn't CAAHEP accredited? Scary.

NEEMSI is. I was there yesterday and saw the cert myself. And you get college credit.
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Northeastern's program is in a bad place right now. The word is though, they know and are overhauling the program. I believe they have in the past couple of years looked for a new program director.

Hmm yep, Fallon and Cataldo are hiring dozens of dozens of EMTs.
 
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the problem with them hiring anything that breathes is that they haven't bought any new trucks and they are never going to handle their regular call volume plus the 100 to 150 more calls a day. Not to mention about 1-10 calls that go out of state a day. Sorry but I will stick to AMR.
 
emtfarva said:
the problem with them hiring anything that breathes is that they haven't bought any new trucks and they are never going to handle their regular call volume plus the 100 to 150 more calls a day. Not to mention about 1-10 calls that go out of state a day. Sorry but I will stick to AMR.
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I know, I agree, I'm with you... thats why I am staying where I am... watching and laughing from a distance.
 
emtfarva said:
the problem with them hiring anything that breathes is that they haven't bought any new trucks and they are never going to handle their regular call volume plus the 100 to 150 more calls a day. Not to mention about 1-10 calls that go out of state a day. Sorry but I will stick to AMR.
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My hope is to move with AMR, they have a few paramedic spots open but no EMT positions. I might just talk with my boss and see if they have room for a transfer.
 
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