What are the Best Paramedic Schools in the US? And are any of these near good skiing?

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Alias here because I have some co-workers on this board who I don't necessarily want to know that I'm contemplating moving out of state.

Is there any sort of established ranking on paramedic schools? What ones are considered the best of the best- send out the best grads, best employment rates after graduation, known and respected in the industry?

What's the Harvard of Paramedic Programs?

What paramedic programs are near the best skiing? The ones in Ogden, Utah? How about Alaska? As far as my initial research reveals, there aren't any in Jackson Hole, WY. How about Silverton, CO?

Ideally, I'd find the "best" paramedic program that is near the best skiing and go with that.

Thank you EMTLifers!
 
Runs to make popcorn in the kitchen....this is going to be a fun thread.
 
Is there any sort of established ranking on paramedic schools?
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No.
 
EMT Alias said:
Is there any sort of established ranking on paramedic schools? What ones are considered the best of the best- send out the best grads, best employment rates after graduation, known and respected in the industry?
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No rankings exist. Can't consider something the best unless there exists some sort of measure... which would likely be used to create some sort of ranking. The ones with the best employment post graduation would probably be any of the ones that you enter after hire (e.g. University of Washington).
 
EMT Alias said:
Ideally, I'd find the "best" paramedic program that is near the best skiing and go with that.
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Shouldn't you find the best place for skiing and then start asking for Paramedic programs in that area? If your priority is skiing then you won't find a lot of (good) programs that will allow you to make that a priority. Paramedic school is typically a full time commitment.
 
usafmedic45 said:
Runs to make popcorn in the kitchen....this is going to be a fun thread.
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why are you making popcorn? I didn't ask a trolling question, I'm legitimately curious.

Okay, so maybe there is no standard ranking, but certain schools must garner more respect and credibility in the field than others. For example, where I live "the privates" are looked down upon compared to the public schools/university programs.... so that's a start.

However I'm hoping to to expand beyond my little corner of the country (primarily to somewhere near good skiing!!!)
 
sir.shocksalot said:
Shouldn't you find the best place for skiing and then start asking for Paramedic programs in that area? If your priority is skiing then you won't find a lot of (good) programs that will allow you to make that a priority. Paramedic school is typically a full time commitment.
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Nah, my sig other is the ski bum, not me... I'm in it just for the school... they're just tagging along and ideally will work as a 'troller or cat ops while I'm in skewl....
 
why are you making popcorn? I didn't ask a trolling question, I'm legitimately curious.
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Because it's going to simply be a regional turf war.

Okay, so maybe there is no standard ranking, but certain schools must garner more respect and credibility in the field than others.
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Eh....a lot of people talk up UMBC's program but the drawback is that you are taught the Maryland way of doing EMS which is far from the state of the art.
 
Okay in lieu of feedback I shall rephrase the question:

are there any decent, well respected Paramedic schools near world class skiing?

thanks!
 
Washington State. Tacoma CC and central Washington both have programs, as does Harborview for Medic One employees. Great skiing, too.


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EMT Alias said:
What paramedic programs are near the best skiing? The ones in Ogden, Utah? How about Alaska? As far as my initial research reveals, there aren't any in Jackson Hole, WY. How about Silverton, CO?

Ideally, I'd find the "best" paramedic program that is near the best skiing and go with that.

Thank you EMTLifers!
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Hahahaha ever been to Silverton? There is almost nothing there besides the most awesome "inbounds" avy controlled skiing in the country. But nothing else. Population of barely 500...
 
Flightorbust said:
...and great skiing within 2 hrs.
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nooo thank you, had enuf of the I-70 rat race for the next coupla years. I'm talking about next to the hill...or really easily commutable for a 100 day season- within 20 minutes. any like that?

n7, thanks, I'll check into those schools.

tigger- nope :D haven't had the chance to do silverton yet. maybe there's a good medic school near Taos, or Crested butte....? Whistler?

AK?

i need something like dartmouth...,.
 
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Colorado Mountain College has a paramedic program in Edwards (near Vail). No idea on its reputation, but I can't imagine there are many more medic programs outside of the metro area in Colorado.

http://coloradomtn.edu/cms/one.aspx?pageId=3638889
 
I'm buttering the cornbread

Someone told me South Lake Tahoe was good.
 
EMT Alias said:
nooo thank you, had enuf of the I-70 rat race for the next coupla years. I'm talking about next to the hill...or really easily commutable for a 100 day season- within 20 minutes. any like that?

n7, thanks, I'll check into those schools.

tigger- nope :D haven't had the chance to do silverton yet. maybe there's a good medic school near Taos, or Crested butte....? Whistler?

AK?

i need something like dartmouth...,.
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I was more thinking of the springs. I know when I lived in Salida CMC was kind of a joke but there other campus' might be better. If your thinking Crested Butte look at Western State in Gunnison.
 
Alright folks. While the CL team cannot discuss individual punishments, this isn't the first case recently of member creating multiple accounts. Trust me - we know when these things happen.

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If you, like Alias, truly want to ask an "anonymous" question, I suggest that you ask another user to post the question for you.
 
Oh, and I think TEEX is the best paramedic program out there. Period.


:D
 
Washington state has great programs. Top 3 in the state consist of Harborview, Central WA University and Tacoma community college. Harborviews program requires you to work for Seattle fire prior to enrollment into their program. Cwu's program is a great program as well. I'm currently in their program and the extent in which they teach you is beyond the national curriculum. Very good Program. Tacoma's program is also very respectful. Cwu's program is pretty selective in their candidates, they dont accept an normal joe off the street. They also offer a bachelor's degree in Paramedicine which is pretty rare. Hope this helps! Oh yea the skiing is pretty darn good as well. Ski hill 1 hr away.
 
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