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Welcome to the Emergency Medical Services Professions Program
The Emergency Medical Services Professions program prepares students for careers in paramedicine, one of the most fast-paced and challenging jobs in the industry. Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics provide immediate, life-saving care to patients, either as part of an emergency response system or non-emergency services. ACC offers all three levels of training: EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic. Learn more by following the links below, or check out the EMS Professions FAQ.
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Outcomes Overview
ACC EMSP National Registry Pass Rates
| Graduation Year | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Students | 26 | 19 | 17 |
| Written Exam First Attempt | 96% | 79% | 94% |
| Written Exam within 3 Attempts | 100% | 100% | 94% |
| Psychomotor Exam Success | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Program Retention Rates
| Graduation Year | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Students | 31 | 24 | 22 |
| Retention | 84% | 79% | 77.3% |
Job Placement Rates by Graduation Year
| 2019 | 92% |
| 2020 | 84% |
| 2021 | 94% |
The Austin Community College EMSP program is nationally accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP), upon recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP), 8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312, Rowlett, TX 75088, (214) 703-8445, Accreditation #600063
www.coaemsp.org
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EMS Professions Updates
Instructors and Students visiting Christus Health must be vaccinated against flu
Starting October 1, 2023, all instructors and students visiting a Christus Health facility where patient care is provided must be vaccinated against the flu. Every student or instructor already on site must be vaccinated against the flu by November 1, 2023.
Read more2023-2024 PTA Application Dates
The PTACAS opening date has been delayed. The PTACAS will open on October 15, 2023 and will remain open until May 26, 2024.
Read moreRN-to-BSN Application Deadline for Spring 2024 Extended to November 6
The RN-to-BSN Program is extending the Spring 2024 to November 6, 2023. For more information, please visit the RN-to-BSN Application Process page.
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