| Upcoming Events | AUGUST 3-4
CoAEMSP Quarterly Board Meeting,
Washington DC
AUGUST 6-7
Accreditation Workshop:
Steps to Success,
Orlando
AUGUST 7
CoAEMSP Site Visitor Workshop
SEPTEMBER 21
CAAHEP Board of Directors Meeting,
Teleconference
NOVEMBER 2
CoAEMSP Quarterly Board Meeting,
Teleconference
NOVEMBER 16
CAAHEP Board of Directors Meeting,
Teleconference
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Attend the LAST Accreditation Workshop Before 2013 Initiative Begins
August 6-7, Orlando at NAEMSE Annual Symposium
If you haven't attended an accreditation workshop, it's not too late! The last accreditation workshop scheduled before the 2013 initiative goes into effect January 1, 2013 is being held in August at the NAEMSE Annual Symposium in Orlando.
Join us to gain valuable information and have the opportunity for individual attention.
The workshop will include the:
- Concept and overview of accreditation
- Process of accreditation
- Steps to the self study report with examples
- Site visit process--how to prepare for it and what happens during and after the visit
- Common stumbling blocks to accreditation and how to overcome them
August 6-7, Orlando at NAEMSE Annual Symposium
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Visit us at the NAEMSE Annual Symposium in Orlando!
Surely you'll need a break from educational sessions, networking and lounging in the hot Florida sun. So when you head to the Exhibition Hall at the NAEMSE Annual Symposium, be sure to stop by and see us at Booth #205.
You can pick up some valuable accreditation tips, learn of upcoming events, and introduce yourself.
We look forward to meeting you!
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Have You Checked Out These Helpful Accreditation Organizations Lately?
There are a number of organizations that are related to accreditation that provide useful information. Bookmark them and visit them often!
Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions represents four year institutions on the CAAHEP Board of Directors.
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 Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs is the largest programmatic accreditor in the health sciences field. In collaboration with its Committees on Accreditation, CAAHEP reviews and accredits over 2000 educational programs in twenty (20) health science occupations. CAAHEP awards accreditation to Paramedic education programs based on the review and recommendation of the CoAEMSP. The CAAHEP Accreditation Manual provides complete information regarding the accreditation process, standards and guidelines, and more.
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 Council for Higher Education is a national advocate and institutional voice for self-regulation of academic quality through accreditation. CHEA is an association of 3,000 degree-granting colleges and universities and recognizes 60 institutional and programmatic accrediting organizations. CHEA is the "accreditor" of CAAHEP.
_________________________  Health Resources and Services Administration has provided CAAHEP with a contract to address emergency preparedness in the CAAHEP Standards and Guidelines. _________________________  National Network of Health Career Programs in Two Year Colleges represents two year institutions on the CAAHEP Board of Directors.
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 Your Accreditation Mentor is a free service for all program directors, but especially for newly appointed program directors, to guide their understanding of the accreditation process and to advise them on good practices. It consists of narrative pages, video vignettes, reference readings, and links to various resources. YAM is about succeeding at one of the key processes of program director's job: accreditation, assuring that their program meets or exceeds standards and therefore serves its students and other stakeholders well.
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"Interpretations of CAAHEP Standards" Workshop at the NAEMSE Annual Symposium
Take advantage of this three-part workshop "Interpretations of CAAHEP Standards" hosted by CoAEMSP during the NAEMSE Annual Symposium in Orlando this August.
Each one-hour session will go over Standards interpretation for each section of standards. Additionally, responsibilities to the CoA will also be discussed.
Wednesday, August 8, 2:45-3:45pm,
Interpretations of CAAHEP Standards, Part I*
Thursday, August 9, 12:30-1:30pm,
Interpretations of CAAHEP Standards, Part III*
Thursday, August 9, 4:45-5:45pm,
Interpretations of CAAHEP Standards, Part II*
The "Interpretations of CAAHEP Standards" workshop is open to all attendees at the NAEMSE Annual Symposium. Register now with NAEMSE.
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Are You Ready?
Only 161 Days Until Accreditation Initiative is Implemented!
 If you have not begun the accreditation process for your Paramedic educational program, now is the time to start.
Everything you need to become accredited is available on the CoAEMSP website. If you have questions or need additional assistance, our staff is here to help. On the CoAEMSP website, you will find helpful articles, FAQs, all necessary forms and documents, checklists, and important updates. Plus back issues of our monthly eUpdates that contain pertinent and helpful information.
Accreditation ensures "credible education" that moves EMS towards increased professionalism; it protects the student's education; and most importantly, it protects the public. Get started on your accreditation today!
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To Avoid the Late Fee, Pay by July 31Annual Fees Past Due!
If your program is accredited or in the process to become accredited, you received an invoice for the 2012-2013 annual fee. The annual fee was due July 1, and is considered past due if not received by July 31. Avoid being assessed a late fee of 10% on August 1, and pay today!
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Meet Board Member
William C. Mergendahl, Jr.
Bill is the Chief Executive Officer of Professional Ambulance Service in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He has been with Professional Ambulance, a family operated business since 1987, beginning as a Dispatcher/EMT.
Bill has grown the company into a progressive, model EMS organization, which has become the first agency accredited in Massachusetts by the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS).
Bill also started the Center for MEDICS, a fully functioning, high fidelity Simulation Lab, which then became the first CoAEMSP accredited paramedic program in the state.
Bill serves as an Expert Witness/Consultant for matters and litigation related to EMS for The Tasa Group, Inc.; and a Council Member/Consultant for issues related to EMS and medical devices used in pre-hospital medical care for the Gerson Lehrman Group, Inc.
He has served on a number of task forces and committees, including the Professional Standards Committee for the American Ambulance Association since 2006; the Altered Standards of Care Advisory Council; the Statewide Diversion Task Force of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health; Director (and other key positions) of the Metro Boston Emergency Medical Services Council; and Director of Massachusetts Ambulance Association.
During his career, Bill has made numerous professional presentations, received professional honors, and has been involved in community service including his current commitment to Health Law Advocates, as Special Advisor on Ambulance Reimbursement Issues.
As a board member for the CoAEMSP, Bill represents the American Ambulance Association, along with Ron Thachery.
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Site Visitor Highlight:
Andrew Stern
Andrew is retired from the New York State Department of Health, where he worked since 1982 and most recently as Health Program Administrator.
Andrew has been or is currently involved in a number of EMS related activities including Associate of the Prehospital Care Research Forum; National Faculty, Brain Trauma Foundation, Instructor's Course, Guidelines for Prehospital Management of Traumatic Brain Injury; Regional Faculty - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association; Committee Participant, "EMS Agenda for the Future" (Implementation Phase), 1997; Reviewer for the Editorial Board of JEMS (Journal of Emergency Medical Services); Task Force participant for EMS and Managed Care (1999-2000) - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; and New York State - EMS Regional Faculty.
Andrew was a participant for the writing team for the Brain Trauma Foundation, Guidelines for Prehospital Management of Severe Traumatic Brain Injury (2nd edition); along with numerous other publications and abstracts.
He has made presentation to the Brain Trauma Foundation; at the 2010 Integrated Medical, Public Health, Preparedness and Response Training Summit; and The National Conference on EMS Law and Policy, among others.
Andrew received his MA in Business and Policy Studies from the State University of New York(Empire State College).
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Meet Our Sponsors:
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)
The single most important goal of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) is to offer assurance that EMS personnel providing treatment to patients--at their highest moment of need--are competent.
The NREMT was founded in 1970 as a result of the recommendations made by President Lyndon Johnson's Committee on Highway Traffic Safety. This committee proposed a national certification agency to establish uniform standards for training and examination of personnel active in the delivery of emergency ambulance service. The result of this recommendation was the inception of the NREMT.
The NREMT remains steadfast in upholding its mission to provide a valid, uniform process to assess the knowledge and skills required for competent practice required by professionals throughout their careers and by maintaining a registry of certification status. The NREMT delivers more than 100,000 exams per year and is used by nearly every state.
The NREMT has also been involved in numerous national projects and its staff participates on major national committees, playing an active part in the ever-continuing process of improving standards of emergency medical services.
William E. Brown, Jr. is Executive Director, with Tommy Loyacono as Chairman of the Board.
Representing NREMT on the CoAEMSP board is Joseph Mistovich, MEd and Deb Cason, MS, RN.
VISIT THE NREMT WEBSITE
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Pass it on to Your Accounting Department!
Be Sure You Have Our New Address & Contact Info
We don't want your important documents, applications and correspondence to get lost. Please make note of our new mailing address, phone and fax. And please be sure to pass this on to your accounting department!
New CoAEMSP Mailing Address:
8301 Lakeview Parkway
Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
New CoAEMSP Phone and Fax:
Phone: 214.703.8445
Fax: 214.703.8992
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