CoAEMSP News | September 2025

Information Worth Repeating

Are you tracking outcomes?

Is your program graduating at least 70% of its students enrolled, 70% of those taking the credentialing examination (National Registry or State) are passing, and 70% are positively placed?

New Records Set in 2023 Paramedic Education Programs Annual Report

CoAEMSP and all our programs are working to increase the number of qualified paramedics in the workforce, and we are proud to say that 2023 was a record year for paramedic education.

Join Us for a Webinar

Medical Director Responsibilities

Thursday, October 23, 1-2 PM Central

with Dr. Maia Dorsett

The role of the paramedic program medical director is to support educational programs in preparing competent, practice-ready graduates. This webinar will provide a detailed overview of the medical director roles & responsibilities outlined by the CAAHEP Standards and how they translate into day-to-day engagement with faculty, students, and clinical partners. We will explore practical strategies for effective collaboration with program directors, clinical coordinators, and local EMS agencies to build a supportive learning environment and opportunities for medical directors to positively impact paramedic education.

Webinar Recordings Now Available

If you missed either of the September webinars, they are now available here.

Advanced Placement & Prior Learning Assessment with Dr. Mike Miller

Learn how to effectively use advanced placement policies to grant students credit for prior education and experience, including how to ensure compliance with accreditation and certification requirements.

Using Pathophysiology as a Basis for Teaching in the EMS Classroom with Joe Mistovich

The webinar clarifies and provides EMS educators with basic principles of pathophysiology that should be taught in EMS education programs from EMT to paramedic. Strategies include how to teach and apply pathophysiology to make it clinically relevant to assessment and emergency medical treatment, and how to engage the student to become an active participant in learning and understanding the pathophysiology. 

Check out upcoming webinars here.

Registration Opening Soon!

Milestones

Samantha Grimsley, MEd, NRP, LP, Program Director of the Paramedic Program sponsored by Weatherford College, Weatherford, TX, earned the Master of Education degree conferred on August 18, 2025, by the American College of Education.