WSU collaborates with local emergency management to develop new paramedic program
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WESTFIELD — Westfield State University has announced the launch of its new paramedic program, set to begin in April and designed to help meet workforce needs in the region.
Developed in collaboration with key healthcare providers and emergency management organizations, this program addresses the critical regional demand for highly skilled emergency medical professionals.
Included in the collaboration to develop this program were healthcare providers and emergency management organizations Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Holyoke Medical Center, Mercy Medical Center, fire departments from East Longmeadow, Longmeadow, Southwick and Westfield; and EMS providers from Chapin Ambulance, Northern Berkshire EMS and Cataldo Ambulance.