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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 | 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
ACC and AFD Celebrate Five Years of Red Angels Partnership
A new plaque proudly hangs on the walls of ACC’s Health Sciences building at Eastview Campus — celebrating five years of making a difference in the community.
Read moreTEAS Testing Requirements for Health Sciences Applicants
A TEAS Exam score is required to apply to the following programs: Dental Hygiene, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Radiology, and Vocational Nursing.
If you are not applying to one of the programs above, then you are not required to take the TEAS Exam at this time. Please refer to the Application Process page for your program to see all application requirements.
Read moreCOVID-19 Update for EMSP Students
As is the case globally, the coronavirus pandemic has hit us hard, from our graduates and colleagues in the field to the students currently matriculating. In response to the situation, the EMSP program is working to transition as much as possible online and virtually.
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