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Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs
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UPCOMING EVENTS

APRIL 15
SPR for Written
Exam or Retention

APRIL 27-28
CAAHEP Annual Meeting

MAY 2
CoAEMSP Board of Directors Meeting

MAY 16
CAAHEP Board of Directors Meeting

JUNE 5
Accreditation Update Workshop, Pittsburgh

JUNE 6-7
Evaluating Student Competency Workshop,
Pittsburgh
News from the CoAEMSP 
A COMMITTEE ON ACCREDITATION OF CAAHEP
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MARCH 2014
Congratulations to these Newly Accredited Programs
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In the past three months, the following Paramedic education programs became accredited through CAAHEP.

Accredited programs are listed on the CAAHEP website.

Connecticut
Bridgeport Hospital - Bridgeport, CT
Goodwin College - East Hartford, CT
Florida
Northwest Florida State College - Niceville, FL
Georgia
Fortis College-Smyrna - Smyrna, GA
Iowa
Northeast Iowa Community College - Peosta, IA
Illinois
OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center - Rockford, IL
Kentucky
Ashland Community and Technical College - Ashland, KY
Massachusetts
Springfield College - Springfield, MA
Maryland
Chesapeake College - Easton, MD
Maine
Kennebec Valley Community College - Fairfield, ME
Michigan
Genesys Regional Medical Center - Grand Blanc, MI
North Carolina
Gaston College - Dallas, NC
Guilford Technical Community College - Jamestown, NC
Ohio
Four County Career Center - Archbold, OH
Sinclair Community College - Dayton, OH
Oregon
Rogue Community College - White City, OR
Pennsylvania
Luzerne County Community College - Nanticoke, PA
Thomas Jefferson Univ Hosp-JeffSTAT EMS Education Center - Philadelphia, PA
Tennessee
Southeastern Institute - Nashville, TN
Texas
Odessa College - Odessa, TX
Texas Engineering Extension Service - College Station, TX
Wisconsin
Milwaukee County Emergency Medical Services - Milwaukee, WI
Date Change: 
Annual Report Standardized Progress
Reports Due April 15
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Staff Contact: lynn@coaemsp.org; (214) 703-8445 x115
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Following the CoAEMSP Board review of the 2013 Annual Report submitted in December 2013, programs that did not meet the 70% threshold for the National Registry (NREMT) Written Exam results and/or Retention were notified by email. The email provided the three-year average (2012+2011+2010) results for the threshold(s) not met, and those programs are required to submit by April 15, 2014, the Standardized Progress Report (SPR) Form for the National Registry (NREMT) Written Exam and/or the Standardized Progress Report (SPR) Form for Retention. 

More information is available here. You may also contact Lynn: lynn@coaemsp.org; (214) 703-8445 x115.
New Satellite Fee Effective July 1, 2014 
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Staff Contact: lynn@coaemsp.org; (214) 703-8445 x115
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The CoAEMSP will begin billing programs (accredited and LoR) for approved Satellite campuses starting July 1, 2014 at a rate of $500 per Satellite campus. 

The 2014-2015 Annual Program Fee invoice emailed in May will include a line item for all Satellites already approved for each program as reported on the 2013 Annual Report or as approved on a Satellite Campus Request form already submitted.  Classes offered at each Satellite campus should be entered as a separate class (cohort) under Enrollment and Retention on the Annual Report tool and tracked as a separate class (cohort) for Outcomes just as any class (cohort) offered on the main campus.

IF a program is currently utilizing a Satellite campus that has not been approved, the program must submit a completed Satellite Campus Request form. Failure to notify the CoAEMSP of any/all Satellite campuses being utilized by a program will result in further accreditation action such as Probation and potential withdrawal of accreditation, or revocation of the CoAEMSP Letter of Review.

Please contact Lynn Caruthers at 214.703.8445, ext 115 or lynn@coaemsp.org at any time for assistance.
$1,400 Annual Fee Effective July 2015

The CoAEMSP Board of Directors, on recommendation by the Finance Committee, voted to increase the annual accreditation fee by $200 effective July 2015. The $200 increase allows for improvements to be made for increased efficiency, service, and tools to make the accreditation process easier for programs.

Improved and extended services include:
  • Dedicated executive staff for site visits to expedite the accreditation process   
  • Additional staff to handle operations for the significant increase in CAAHEP accredited programs
  • Increased responsiveness, service, and  efficiency 
  • New site visit management tools  and other technological improvements to help Program Directors manage site visits and other accreditation tasks online
"By the time the fee increase goes into effect, it will be nearly a decade since annual fees were raised," states CoAEMSP Executive Director George Hatch.  "This increase lets us serve our programs with the proper staff, resources, and cutting-edge technology."

"We are announcing the annual fee increase now to give programs as much lead time as possible to plan and budget," says CoAEMSP Chair of the Board Doug York. "While other committees of CAAHEP might charge as much as $2,500, we are committed to keeping ours as low as possible, and raising fees only when absolutely necessary."
New Orleans Workshops Participants' Comments



The following are comments from the anonymous evaluations submitted after the New Orleans Accreditation Update:

"It was a great overview of the process. I have a much better understanding of all aspects (even the ones that I've already been through ;-) )."

"Really enjoyed the info. It definitely gave me a better perspective of the accreditation process."

"Great examples were used - it was nice to hear from both sides of the process: the site reviewer point of view as well as those being accredited."

"I left the day actually excited to continue working on the accreditation process. Great little tips were given that I'll be incorporating into our program."

"The fact that Dr. Hatch, Mrs. Cason, and Mr. Kokx were there to meet and answer questions was especially helpful."

"As a new director the conference made me feel better about my site visit, and gave me a good understanding of getting my core elements of the program started. Also, the fact that it was stated that you know there will be some hits in your program that it is okay because it is expected."

Read more...
Co-sponsored by CoAEMSP & NAEMSE
CAAHEP Accreditation Update &
Evaluating Student Competency Workshop
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JUNE 5-7, 2014
PITTSBURGH, WYNDHAM GRAND PITTSBURGH--
DOWNTOWN
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Accreditation Workshop
This workshop is designed to bring the new paramedic program director and others in on the CAAHEP accreditation process including self study, site visit, and on-going issues as well as provide input on any Standards changes.
More info.

Evaluating Student Competency Workshop
This 2-day workshop is designed to assist instructors in appropriately evaluating students in all domains as well as complying with CAAHEP accreditation Standards related to student evaluation. This workshop has an online pre-course component that is approximately 4 hours in length. Information regarding accessing the online component will be sent after your registration and payment is received. More info.
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Board of Directors: Working for You

The CoAEMSP is governed by a Board of Directors (or committee members) consisting of twenty-eight members, who are selected by the CoAEMSP's fourteen sponsoring groups.

The board determines the goals of the CoAEMSP, and develops the policies and procedures to support those goals. The sponsors are a diverse group representing all areas of the EMS community, and come from all areas of the United States. The professional backgrounds of the board members are diverse as well, consisting of fifteen physicians, ten Paramedic educators and administrators, and three RNs. Each of these board members is recognized for his/her leadership and contributions to the EMS profession.

These EMS professionals provide their individual perspectives to ensure that all aspects of the CoAEMSP goals are taken into consideration when decisions are being made.

The Board of Directors has you, the EMS profession, and the American public in its best interest as it meets, deliberates, and makes decisions.

Nominations Now Being Taken for Annual NAEMSE Hero's Award

The National Association of EMS Educators (NAEMSE) is currently seeking nominations for awards presented at their Annual Symposium and Trade Show to be held in Reno, NV, September 16-21, 2014.

NAEMSE seeks to recognize EMS instructors who are dedicated to excellence in service to their students.

Get complete details and nomination packets.
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CAAHEP Standards Revision Updates
 
CURRENT STATUS: The first draft of the proposed Standards and Guidelines continues to be  reviewed by the CAAHEP Standards Committee for its formal review and comment.

NEXT STEP: Once the draft is finalized between the CAAHEP Standards Committee and the CoAEMSP Board of Directors, the draft will be disseminated to all the 14 sponsoring organizations and communities of interest. Solicitations will be made via e-newsletters like this, social media announcements, coaemsp.org, CoAEMSP workshops, sponsoring organizations communiqués, etc.
Find Forms Fast with our New Website Link!

We've made it super easy to find just the form you're looking for. We've added a 'Forms' link on the side menu of each website page. This link takes you to a new page that has all of the forms listed by category.

You'll still find the forms on the various website pages under their appropriate categories, but when you know what form you need, the 'Forms' page makes it quicker to find.

You'll also see the format in which the form has been saved so you can easily download it.


 
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