Fundamentals of Accreditation Workshop
for the EMS Professions

2025 Dates

May 28-29 – Anaheim, CA
@ACCREDITCON
Hyatt Regency Orange County
day 1: 1:00p-5:00p
day 2: 8:00a-5:00p
Register here

 

September 30-October 1 – Minneapolis/St. Paul
Embassy Suites Minneapolis Airport
Bloomington, MN

day 1: 8:00a-5:00p
day 2: 8:00a-12:00p

Registration opens on June 15, 2025

Registration closes on September 16,
or when seats fill, whichever is first

Sleeping room rate is $179++ per night

Last day to reserve a sleeping room is September 8, 2025

2026 Dates

February 10-11 – Orlando, FL
Registration opens on November 1, 2025

day 1: 8:00a-5:00p
day 2: 8:00a-12:00p

 

May 27-28 – New Orleans, LA
@ACCREDITCON
Hyatt Regency New Orleans

times TBD

 

October 20-21 – Dallas, TX, or Minneapolis, MN
Registration opens on June 15, 2026

day 1: 8:00a-5:00p
day 2: 8:00a-12:00p

 

Registration Information

Space is limited. The first guests to register and pay in full are guaranteed a spot.

  • Payment is required at registration; there is no holding a spot.
  • Payment will only be accepted via PayPal. (No PayPal account is required.)
  • Registration closes two weeks before the first day of the workshop or when it is full, whichever comes first.
  • Cancellations are subject to a $50 cancellation fee. Any cancellations made within 14 days of the workshop will not be refunded and cannot be applied to a future workshop.
  • Registration is non-transferable unless prior approval is given.
  • Registration is per person, not per program.
  • Registration includes breakfast each day, light refreshment breaks each day, and lunch on day 1.

Workshop Descriptions & Objectives

These workshops are designed to educate guests on the CAAHEP accreditation process, including the self-study report, site visit, best practices, and maintaining
accreditation.

The following will be addressed:

  • Overview of the accreditation process
  • Resources
  • CoAEMSP Interpretations of the CAAHEP Standards
  • Annual Reports
  • Findings Letters & Progress Reports
  • Site Visits
  • Deal Breakers & Other Stumbling Blocks

Resources

Slides: Fundamentals of Accreditation Workshop for EMS Professions
Oct-2024 Download
Fundamentals of Accreditation Workshop Agenda
Jan-2024 Download
“I attended the CoAEMSP Fundamentals of Accreditation Workshop and found it a highly valuable experience. The material presented by CoAEMSP was informative and engaging, offering clarity on the latest accreditation standards, procedures, and best practices critical for ensuring program quality and compliance.”

Content and delivery

The Fundamentals of Accreditation Workshop for the EMS Professions has been updated and improved to make it more beneficial in assisting AEMT and paramedic education programs with the accreditation process

  • Use of small groups to increase collaboration and problem-solving
  • Structured networking to gain new ideas and knowledge
  • Increased opportunities for the active guest
  • Reduced redundancy of course material
  • Opportunities to share best practices by guests
  • Multiple faculty to provide varied perspectives and improved course delivery
  • Less lecture and more interaction
  • Use of creative teaching methods to improve knowledge and retention

Why you should plan to attend

These workshops will focus on the 2023 CAAHEP Standards and the Self Study Report templates.

They will serve as an invaluable resource for new program directors, lead instructors, and deans as well as the seasoned program directors.

What Participants Say About the Accreditation Workshops

“This workshop enhanced my knowledge of the accreditation requirements. It provided us with strategies to ensure our program meets and exceeds these standards to help improve educational outcomes for our students.”