Who We Are
Healthcare and Emergency Services Education Built on Experience
East Coast Training Group is a healthcare and emergency services education center located in Palm City, Florida. We provide professional education, certification courses, exam preparation, and training programs for students, first responders, and healthcare professionals.
Our programs are built around practical learning, experienced instruction, and a commitment to preparing students for the responsibilities of patient care, public safety, and emergency response.
Our Mission
To prepare confident, capable, and compassionate professionals through high-quality education, hands-on learning, and experienced instruction.
Kim Paiement
Owner / PresidentKim Paiement brings extensive experience in emergency medical services, fire rescue, flight medicine, emergency nursing, healthcare instruction, and leadership.
Her background includes roles as a Firefighter/Paramedic, Flight Medic, Emergency Room Paramedic, Registered Nurse, and Clinical Nurse Coordinator. With experience across both prehospital and hospital settings, Kim understands the professionalism, clinical judgment, and confidence required in healthcare and emergency services.
As Owner and President of East Coast Training Group, Kim is committed to building a school where students feel supported, challenged, and prepared to serve with competence and compassion.
Yvon Paiement
Owner / Program DirectorYvon Paiement brings decades of experience in emergency medical services, fire rescue, critical care flight medicine, and healthcare education.
His background includes roles as a Firefighter/Paramedic, Senior Flight Paramedic, Field Training Instructor, and EMT/Paramedic instructor. Throughout his career, Yvon has contributed to field training, air rescue operations, advanced airway education, trauma transport education, medical protocol development, and quality improvement initiatives.
As Program Director and Lead Instructor, Yvon brings real field experience into the classroom. His goal is to prepare students to think critically, act professionally, and enter healthcare and emergency services with confidence.
Our Approach
Students learn from professionals who understand the demands of healthcare, emergency response, and patient care. Our goal is to create a supportive learning environment where students can build knowledge, develop practical skills, and understand the responsibility that comes with caring for others.
As our programs continue to grow, our focus remains the same: preparing students with the confidence, competence, and professionalism needed to succeed.
