“The benefit of CAAHEP accreditation is Standardization of training programs. I believe this process will help eliminate many “short-cut” programs that… delivered poor education value to students.”
–Paramedic Program Director
Why Become Accredited?
Expert Perspectives on National Accreditation of Paramedic Educational Programs
A Look in the Mirror: Evaluating Program Strengths & Weaknesses
Getting Started – An Accreditation Action PlanAccreditation Videos
How National Accreditation Strengthens and Supports Educational Programs
Walt Stoy, PhD, EMT-P, CCEMT-P
National Accreditation: Why and How
Patricia L. Tritt, RN, MA Director of Instruction, AMR Learning Denver, CO [Running time: 4.37]
National Accreditation and State Accreditation: Protecting and Serving the Public
Ritu Sahni, MD, MPH Medical Director, Lake Oswego Fire Department Lake Oswego, OR [Running time: 4.20]
National Accreditation Helps Fire Services Hire More Competent Paramedics
David S. Becker, MA, Paramedic, EFO Adjunct Instructor EMS/Fire Programs, Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL [Running time: 3.54]
More On Becoming Accredited
Take advantage of the array of accreditation tools provided by CoAEMSP to assist programs, such as explanations, articles, and webinars.
Accrediting Agency