Core Values:
As an organization, we hold most dearly to the following values, concepts, and ideals:

• The importance of a credible, peer review, educational program accreditation process that improves the quality of EMS care through education
• The importance of maintaining a mentoring and consultative relationship, as well as serving an evaluative role, with programs seeking accreditation
• Continually improving the quality of our services
• Meeting the needs of our diverse communities of interest
• Recognizing the importance of academic freedom, institutional autonomy, and innovation
• Advancing and enhancing the EMS profession, and
• Maintaining high staff and volunteer satisfaction and morale

Vision:
The CoAEMSP will be the single, comprehensive National EMS education accreditation agency, as defined in the EMS Education Agenda for the Future.

Mission:
The mission of the CoAEMSP, under the auspices of CAAHEP, is to continuously improve the quality of EMS education through accreditation and recognition services for the full range of EMS professions.