Your CoAEMSP June Update

JUNE 2021 / IN THIS ISSUE

Office Closed July 5
Updates to Policies for Programs
Thank You for Making ACCREDITCON a Success!
Thank You ACCREDITCON Sponsors
Upcoming Webinars

Registration for September CAAHEP Accreditation Workshop Opens July 1
Board of Directors Meeting Highlights
Annual Accreditation Fee Due July 31
Number of Paramedic Programs

The CoAEMSP office will be closed Monday, July 5 in observance of the 4th of July. May you and your loved ones enjoy a safe holiday!

Updates to Policies for Programs

The CoAEMSP Board of Directors approved new and revised policies. A synopsis appears below. For the policies in full, the CoAEMSP Policies and Procedures for Programs can be found here.

New language

Introduction to Policy Manual

To clarify the purpose of the CoAEMSP Policy Manual and the CAAHEP Policy Manual, language was added for the Introduction to the Policy Manual. The CoAEMSP Policy Manual works in conjunction with the CAAHEP Policies and Procedures Manual (www.caahep.org), and EMS Program Directors should keep both Manuals available for easy reference.

Revised policy

IV.A.3. Maintaining Accreditation - Publishing of Program Accreditation Status

Revisions have been made to the statement programs use to publish their accreditation status. The actual mailing address has been removed, and there is a requirement to include the website address and phone number.

Thank You for Making ACCREDITCON a Success!

ACCREDITCON 2021 was a success due to the efforts of so many people. Our speakers, sponsors, board, and staff gave of their time, resources and expertise to make this virtual collaborative flow seamlessly and be presented professionally: and those are your observations! (Read guest comments below.) A wealth of information was shared, including:

COVID may have ‘rocked our world’ but we were able to make important discoveries, particularly how simulated and distance learning will be part of our future.
NHTSA shared its perspective on maintaining the EMS education “pipeline” including the people-centered system of the EMS 2050 Agenda, and its various influences on EMS Education Curriculum Development.
Changes that are on the horizon for student minimum competencies, and why Programs must set, monitor, and report student minimum competency required numbers.
Regarding pediatrics and EMS, a rationale was offered for a solid foundation in “normal” Pediatric Airway Management, and ideas for non-traditional and non-clinical resources for enhancing students’ pediatric exposure, plus insight into why opportunities for Airway training are becoming limited and competitive.
The necessary responsibilities of Medical Directors, the importance of physicians having educational interaction with students, and how programs can avoid citations involving Medical Director responsibilities.
The National Registry's Practice Analysis, how quickly practices change, and how pre-hospital providers must be adequately prepared for the challenges they will face in the field.
Educators must be willing participants regarding change if they are going to affect change in regards to Cultural Humility and Awareness, and we should seek to understand other cultures, and incorporate all forms of diversity into our lessons.
CAAHEP shared its position on Online Learning & Teaching, the duties and responsibilities of the program director were thoroughly reviewed, and the documentation needed for the program’s self study, progress reports, and more.
How to avoid common pitfalls in Student Tracking by understanding what to track, how to track, when to track, where to store the data, and what to do with it.
The critical need for test questions to be accurate, clear, concise, and test higher level thinking.
What is driving revisions in the National EMS Education Standards.
What might be in the near and distant future for EMS education.

We have already begun planning ACCREDITCON 2022, which will be held in Louisville, June 1-5. Mark your calendars now!

From Guest Surveys

WHAT DID YOU LIKE ABOUT ACCREDITCON AND WHY?

The virtual option was a great fit for my schedule.
The level of professionalism reflected in all three days in a virtual format. Great job!
Great information. Really help understand how everything works.
For the first time to do it online, it worked really well, very smooth. Thank you for offering this option.
Filling in the gaps of needed information.
I loved hearing the repetitive reminder that we are healthcare clinicians rather than technicians.
The presenters were highly educated in the session and information they were presenting.
Every topic was insightful and helpful. The test question construction was awesome.
Format was fantastic and well presented. All presenters were prepared and experts in their field.
I really enjoyed when the presenters were present and able to address questions from the viewers.
It eased my fears about newly becoming a program director.
I liked that the sessions were recorded. I went back and was able to watch them again.
The networking with other PDs that have similar issues and questions.

Thank You ACCREDITCON Sponsors

ACCREDITCON is made possible with the generous support of these sponsors. Thank you, sponsors!

Registration for September Workshop Opens July 1

CAAHEP Accreditation Workshops

September 15-16, 2021

Registration will open on July 1

These virtual workshops are held via Zoom and are designed to educate participants on the 2015 CAAHEP Standards and the accreditation process, enhancing the accreditation knowledge of Paramedic program faculty. Through the use of expert presentations and interactive group learning activities, the workshop will provide best practices to avoid common stumbling blocks.

The link to register will be available here beginning July 1

ADDITIONAL WORKSHOPS

October 13-14, 2021

Registration will open on August 1

November 17-18, 2021

Registration will open on September 1

Seats go fast! Mark your calendars for these registration dates to reserve your spot!

CoAEMSP Board of Directors Meeting Highlights

The CoAEMSP Board provides predictable, consistent, and deliberate communications with its sponsors about the work of the Board. The Board provides official updates via the Board highlights to each of its 14 sponsors within 30 days of each Board meeting.

These highlights are shared directly with each of the sponsors’ CEOs following the 30-day moratorium after a Board meeting as well as posted here for review by anyone, including students, graduates, faculty, Paramedic educational program sponsors, administration, hospital/clinic representatives, employers, police and/or fire services with a role.

READ MAY BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS HERE

FIND BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS HERE

Reminder: Your Annual Fee is Due July 31

Staff Contact: Sybil Land, sybil@coaemsp.org

The annual accreditation fee invoice for the 2021-2022 academic year was sent to your program director on May 5, 2021. The fee is due July 31, 2021.

The CoAEMSP is encouraging all programs to pay its invoices via Automated Clearing House (ACH). This is in an effort to save time, streamline processes, reduce data entry, and eliminate additional processing fees. Payments may also be made via the View and Pay option located within the invoice.

Checks mailed using a traceable carrier such as UPS, USPS, or FedEx will also be accepted; however, we are moving toward requiring all future payments to be made via ACH or View and Pay. Credit cards are not accepted.

All programs selecting to pay by ACH should email a payment advice to sybil@coaemsp.org. (A payment advice provides the details on payment and provides advance notice to the recipient.)

The advantages of paying via ACH or the View and Pay Invoice are:

• pay directly through the invoice

• secure environment

• payment processes in 3 days instead of 3 weeks (checks)

• automatically applies to the invoice (less data entry errors)

Thank you for your attention to this upcoming annual accreditation fee cycle.