Value of accreditation
For paramedic and AEMT education: research conducted by CoAEMSP
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CoAEMSP program annual report (Oct 2024)
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Increased enrollment and graduation among paramedic programs
Experience with CoAEMSP survey and slides (Mar 2024). Currently here
Paramedic education PDs very positive regarding accreditation experience
Advice to new PDs (Jan 2024)
Jan newsletter
Advice to new PDs – CoAEMSP is there to help
AEMT Survey factsheet, deck and press release (Nov 2023). Currently here
AEMT PDs enthusiastic about voluntary accreditation
Strengthening the EMS workforce
Research conducted by colleagues in the field, including CoAEMSP staff, and focused on issues broader than accreditation.
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AEMT Survey factsheet, deck and press release (Nov 2023). Currently here
AEMT PDs enthusiastic about voluntary accreditation
Paramedic Program Entry Requirements and Student Resources and Their Association with Attrition (Sep 2024). Currently here
Stronger admission criteria and support systems help paramedic programs retain students.
Medical Directors, Facilities, and Finances:
Resource Deficiencies in Accredited Paramedic
Programs (Aug 2023)
Currently here
Targeted resources strengthen paramedic education graduation rates.
Paramedic educational program attrition accounts for significant loss of potential EMS workforce (Apr 2023). Currently here
Nearly 1 in 3 paramedic students fail to enter the workforce due to program attrition or failure to certify. Key risk factors include programs longer than 12 months and cohort size less than 12 students.
AEMT Survey factsheet, deck and press release (Nov 2023). Currently here
AEMT PDs enthusiastic about voluntary accreditation
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Paramedic Educational Programs in the United States. Currently here
72% of paramedic programs adjusted curricula during the pandemic while maintaining stable pass rates, attrition levels, and positive job placement.
National Evaluation of Advanced EMT Certification Programs in the US
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Despite significant growth in AEMT certification, candidates struggle to pass the certification examination.
Three points of challenge to EMS workforce:
- Entering: Not enough EMS clinicians are trained and ready to enter the workforce; attrition, program resources and certification are factors.
- Staying: Many work in alternate settings, away from 911 care.
- Leaving: 5% to 24% leave annually (burnout, pay, job satisfaction), offsetting any gains in entry
Addressing current and future workforce needs will require solutions at every level of EMS.
Administrative and Educational Characteristics of Paramedic Programs in the United States
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Average paramedic educational programs have small class size (median enrollment of 18 students) and low operating budgets; nearly 25% of programs are under-resourced.