Webinars and Videos

Take advantage of the array of accreditation tools provided by CoAEMSP to assist programs, such as explanations, articles, and webinars.

Upcoming Webinars

Save the Dates

October 15 at 1 PM Central Time
Medical Director Responsibilities

November 10 at 1 PM Central Time
Distance Education through the Eyes of the CoAEMSP

December 10 at 1 PM Central Time
Preceptor Orientation and Training

Assessing the Affective Domain

with Dan Batsie, MPA, NRP

Wednesday, July 16, at 1-2 PM Central

The affective domain focuses on far more than just building polite and cooperative practitioners. In fact, this domain is an essential foundation students will use as they face their most difficult challenges. Instructors for years have utilized the affective domain to instill an important moral compass in their students, but far too often have neglected its true importance – The creation of intrinsic motivation to make the right decision in critical moments. This class will describe the relationship between the affective domain and clinical decision making and discuss the importance of empathy and insight as an assessment outcome. Specific classroom examples will highlight best practices for assessment and provide focus beyond the scenario setting.

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Orientation for New Program Directors

target audience is the new program director within 12 months

Wednesday, July 23, at 1-3 PM Central

The two-hour complimentary orientation is designed for program directors who are new to their role in the past year. The discussion will provide a high-level overview of the essential, must-know for new program directors. Topics include resources to assist with success, an overview of the CAAHEP Standards, key responsibilities of the program director role, methods of program assessment, program director checklist, the accreditation cycle, key administrative processes, responsibilities regarding various program materials, time management tips, and other resources.

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Writing Effective Syllabi: Supporting Student Success and Accreditation

with Michael Miller, EdD, RN, NRP, and Patricia Tritt, MA, RN

Wednesday, August 20, at 1-2 PM Central

A well-designed syllabus serves as a foundational document in AEMT and paramedic education, guiding students, aligning instruction with accreditation standards, and enhancing transparency. This webinar will provide AEMT and paramedic educational program faculty and staff with practical tools for developing effective, outcomes-based syllabi that meet the expectations of the CAAHEP Standards and CoAEMSP Interpretations. Participants will explore essential syllabus components, distinguish between goals and learning outcomes, and examine strategies to promote clarity, consistency, and instructional alignment across didactic, lab, clinical, and field experiences. Whether you’re revising outdated materials or designing new syllabi, this session will help ensure your documents are meaningful, current, and accreditation ready.

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Using Pathophysiology as the Basis for Teaching in the EMS Classroom

with Joe Mistovich

Wednesday, September 17, at 1-2 PM Central Time

This session is designed to clarify and provide EMS educators with basic principles of pathophysiology that should be taught in EMS education programs from EMT to Paramedic. The session will also provide educators with strategies on how to teach and apply the pathophysiology to make it clinically relevant to assessment and emergency medical treatment and how to engage the student to become active participants in learning and understanding the pathophysiology.

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Advanced Placement/Prior Learning Assessment

with Michael Miller, EdD, RN, NRP

Wednesday, September 24, at 1-2 PM Central Time

Paramedic training programs often encounter students that have relevant training, education and experience before beginning paramedic education. However, what is the best way to take those prior qualifications into account? Educators can use curriculum reviews and assessments to avoid unnecessary repetition. This session will explore how to effectively use advanced placement policies to grant students credit for prior education and experience, including how to ensure compliance with accreditation and certification requirements. Come learn how advanced placement may be utilized by your program to enhance paramedic workforce pathways.

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Archived Webinars with Supporting Resources

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  • XR & AI in Simulation
  • What is the Executive Analysis?
  • Resource Assessment – What is it?
  • AI and Healthcare Impact
  • Assessing Resources: What are the requirements?
  • Student Minimum Competency (SMC) Recommendations
  • Does Your Program Outsource Resources?
  • Death In Custody
  • Creating Exam Items
  • Complex Interplay of EMS Education and Workforce
  • Writing Effective Syllabi
  • Voluntary AEMT Accreditation: Process & Pathway
  • Conversation with American Sirens Author Kevin Hazzard on the Incredible Story of the Black Men Who Became America’s First Paramedics
  • Implementing the 2023 CAAHEP Standards & Guidelines for the EMS Professions
  • Continuous Quality Review: Strategies to Improve the Educational Program
  • Fair Practices, CAAHEP Standard V
  • Resource Assessment
  • Satellites and Alternate Locations
  • Student Minimum Competency Recommendations: Are you ready?
  • Preceptors – A Cornerstone to a Successful Capstone Experience
  • Clinical Coordination
  • Strategic Planning: Best Practices
  • Retention
  • Annual Reports – What You Need to Know: Programs WITH Satellite Campuses
  • Annual Reports – What You Need to Know: Programs with NO Satellite Campuses
  • Simulation
  • Student Minimum Competency (SMC) Matrix Recommendations by CoAEMSP effective January 1, 2023 – Q&A
  • Student Minimum Competency (SMC) Matrix Recommendations by CoAEMSP effective January 1, 2023
  • Affective Domain Expectations
  • Listening Sessions for Revisions to the CAAHEP Standards for the EMS Professions
  • Dean – How Can I Support the Program Director?
  • Evaluate your examinations: The significance of high stakes examination analysis
  • Maintaining an Accredited Program: Just what were those Program Director responsibilities again?
  • Assessing and Documenting the Progression of Learning
  • Preceptor Training Practices
  • Frequent Citations and How to Address Them in Advance
  • A Conversation with the CoAEMSP
  • How to Use the Interpretations
  • Available Resources
  • Completing the Self-Study Report
  • How to Use the Executive Analysis
  • Getting Started: An Action Plan for CAAHEP Accreditation
  • Pitfalls of Tracking Student Progress
  • Assessing Resources: Why is it important and how to incorporate it into your program
  • Program Directors and Written Exam Item Analysis

National Registry’s Registry Insider

Episode 17 EMS Accreditation

In this episode, Registry Insider host Bill Seifarth, CEO of the National Registry of EMTs, sits down with Dr. George Hatch from CoAEMSP to discuss the significance of accreditation in EMS education.

They explore how accreditation has evolved since its inception in 1978, its critical role in ensuring high educational standards for paramedics, and its upcoming expansion to Advanced EMT programs. Dr. Hatch highlights the value of accreditation in protecting the public and enhancing educational quality, emphasizing the collaborative efforts between CoAEMSP and the National Registry to uphold these standards and prepare competent EMS professionals.