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 2020 2021 2022
Number of Students 19 17 17
Written Exam First Attempt 79% 94% 94%
Written Exam within 3 Attempts 100% 94% 100%
Psychomotor Exam Success 100% 100% 100%

Program Retention Rates

Graduation Year 2020 2021 2022
Number of Students 24 22 18
Retention 79% 77% 94%

Job Placement Rates by Graduation Year

2020 84%
2021 94%
2022 100%

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

  • Feedback Hub: Walk-In & Share your voice!

    The Health Sciences division is hosting a walk-in session to gather your feedback on our forms processes and website.

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