Take advantage of the array of accreditation tools provided by CoAEMSP to assist programs, such as explanations, articles, and webinars.
Upcoming Webinars
SMCs – AEMT & Paramedic
Mike Miller, EdD, RN, NRP
Wednesday, December 18 at 1 PM Central Time
Educating clinicians with a focus on competency to enter the profession is an enormous responsibility. Accreditation Standards broadly frame the educational goal to be attained by programs as preparing graduates who are “competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective domains.” Programs are to make available resources and student experiences to demonstrate competency achievement, including documented evidence of assessing the progression of learning for each student in attaining competency. The Student Minimum Competency (SMC) Recommendations adopted by CoAEMSP for Paramedic and AEMT provide a framework to assist programs in establishing program-required minimum skills and patient encounters from formative exposure to competency evaluation. Join us for a review and conversation of the Paramedic and AEMT SMC Recommendations.
Mike joined CoAEMSP as Assistant Director in 2021. Mike has 40 years of experience in EMS. He was an associate professor and director of Creighton University’s Emergency Medical Services Education Program for 19 years; he has practiced as a Paramedic and registered nurse, Paramedic shift supervisor, quality improvement coordinator, EMS system director, emergency department RN, and trauma program coordinator. Other professional activities have included being a Board Member and Site Visitor for the CoAEMSP, a member of the Nebraska Board of EMS, a Board Member for the National Association of EMS Educators, and has served as a contributing author and a reviewer for several EMS publications. Numerous conference presentations and workshops have been facilitated by Mike, focusing on clinical, leadership, and educational topics. Educational accomplishments include a Doctor of Education in Interdisciplinary Leadership, a Bachelor of Science in EMS, and a Master of Science Degree in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution, all from Creighton University.
Archived Webinars with Supporting Resources
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- Death In Custody
- Creating Exam Items
- Complex Interplay of EMS Education and Workforce
- Writing Effective Syllabi
- Voluntary AEMT Accreditation: Process & Pathway
- Annual Reports 2022
- 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
- Preparing Your Progress Report or Response to the Findings Letter
- Q&A: CAAHEP Accreditation: From Beginning to End
- 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.
Accreditation Videos
Expert Perspectives on National Accreditation of Paramedic Educational Programs