Webinars and Videos

Preceptors play a vital role in shaping student success — but are we giving them what they need to succeed? In this session, we’ll tackle key questions: Why do preceptors need formal training? What tools make the biggest impact? Can commercial programs meet accreditation standards? Join us as we explore practical strategies, requirements, and best practices for preceptor training in clinical and field settings.

The CoAEMSP Annual Report is due no later than May 15 each year. The Annual Report collects data on graduates from the previous two years. This Question & Answer session will address frequently asked questions and provide tips for collecting and tracking data. The value of tracking outcome measurements for retention, credentialing, and placement, and the implications for programs not meeting the thresholds, will be reviewed.

You are encouraged to watch the 22-minute pre-recorded webinar that steps you through completing the Annual Report before this session. The webinar is available here.

The Annual Report is due no later than May 15, 2025.

Outcomes assessment comprises metrics that are commonly used in education and includes how effective the program is at retaining students once enrolled, the ability of graduates to successfully complete a credentialing exam, and to obtain a position in the profession subsequently. Outcomes are reported in the CoAEMSP Annual Report and are benchmarked against established thresholds of 70% in each of the three measures.

Per CoAEMSP policy IV.D.6: “Accredited programs that fail to meet any single outcome threshold for each year of three (3) consecutive years may be recommended for Probationary Accreditation. LoR programs that fail to meet any single outcome threshold for each year of three (3) consecutive years may have their LoR revoked”.

This webinar will review the upcoming changes to the reporting year process, CoAEMSP tracking, notifications, and the resulting action process. The consequences of not meeting an outcomes threshold for three consecutive years will be discussed. Topics also include resources to help programs continue to improve their outcomes.

The CoAEMSP Annual Report is due no later than May 15 each year. The Annual Report collects data on graduates from the previous two years. This Question & Answer session will address frequently asked questions and provide tips for collecting and tracking data. The value of tracking outcome measurements for retention, credentialing, and placement, and the implications for programs not meeting the thresholds, will be reviewed.

You are encouraged to watch the 22-minute pre-recorded webinar that steps you through completing the Annual Report before this session. The webinar is available here.

The Annual Report is due no later than May 15, 2025.

Formed under the authority of the Compact Clause of the U.S. Constitution, the United States EMS Compact has transformed how licensed EMS clinicians can use a single state-issued license to practice immediately in 25 member states. This framework reduces bureaucratic barriers while strengthening workforce mobility, public safety, and system readiness.

Despite its national impact, many EMS educational programs and students remain unaware that the EMS Compact is state law and do not fully understand how it directly affects graduates’ licensure, interstate opportunities, and professional identity.

This session will provide educators and program leaders with a clear understanding of the Compact’s legal foundation, operational processes, and practical implications for students as they transition from education to licensure and practice. Participants will gain insights into how to incorporate Compact awareness into program curricula and advising to better prepare students for a modern, mobile EMS workforce.

Ensuring that graduates are competent across the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains is central to high-quality EMS education—and it is a core expectation of accreditation. CAAHEP Standard IV.A.1 (Student Evaluation) requires programs to implement summative, comprehensive, final evaluations that clearly measure whether each student has achieved all terminal competencies before program completion. During this session, take a practical, detailed look at what Standard IV.A.1 requires, what the interpretation clarifies, and how programs can build strong, defensible summative evaluation systems. We will explore approaches to ensuring that final evaluations are rigorous, consistent, and based on clear evidence of student competence, including recent changes involving the psychomotor domain.

This 90-minute complimentary orientation is designed for program directors who have been in their role for less than a year. The discussion will provide a high-level overview of the essential, must-know for new program directors. Topics include resources to support success, an overview of CAAHEP Standard categories, key responsibilities of the Program Director role, methods of program assessment, the Program Director Checklist, the accreditation cycle, key administrative processes, responsibilities regarding various program materials, time management tips, and other resources.