Emergency Medical Services Professions


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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.

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.

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  • 2023-2024 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.

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  • RN-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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